Safety and Security Assistant - North

The Opportunity

The Safety and Security Assistant will provide support to the Safety and Security Department in reducing the risks posed to the programme personnel and assets of all national, international SC staff and their dependents and volunteers in North region through ensuring the systematic application of safety and security management systems, policies and procedures in all of SCI operational areas in the aforementioned areas. Conduct security assessments; support in training and orientation for staff, main incident reports and security updates, provide direct safety and security management support in emergency response staff and respond to related inquiries, and support in networking with other humanitarian NGOs as well as field community leaders in order to facilitate and secure SCI’s field missions and operations.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor Degree in related fields
• Security Management Certifications from accredited institution (IOM, Red-R, ICRC, UN etc)
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• 2 to 3 years of experience preferably in field based SSFP/Security Management experience in highly complex and insecure settings in more than one area
• Field Experience of managing security in insecure area or humanitarian emergency crisis
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, GIS, Email, Internet)
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of political and security situation in Lebanon
• Strong command of English and Arabic
• Training Delivery Skills
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Safety and Security Assistant - North

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.