Security Officer- Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC has been actively responding to the outbreak by focusing on both preparedness and response. The IFRC has launched a global appeal that focuses on preparedness and response across all regions. Lebanon is in the midst of three mega-crises: the economic crisis; the COVID-19 pandemic; and the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosion. The crippling economic crisis starting in Oct 2019 has greatly constrained the health system's ability to provide accessible and affordable health services. The August 2020 Port of Beirut explosion damaged 292 health facilities and significantly reduced access to care, especially for the vulnerable. Lebanon is in the midst of three mega-crises: the economic crisis; the COVID-19 pandemic; and the aftermath of the Port of Beirut explosion. The crippling economic crisis starting in October 2019 has greatly constrained the health system's ability to provide accessible and affordable health services. The August 2020 Port of Beirut explosion damaged 292 health facilities and significantly reduced access to care, especially for the vulnerable. The Government of Lebanon (GOL) with the support of the World Bank (WB) and other partners has lunch a national COVID-19 vaccine campaign, seeking to vaccinate 80 percent of the total population by the end of 2022. The NDVP covers the vaccination of both citizens and non-citizens, regardless of their status as long as residing on the Lebanese territory. In line with the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) Allocation Framework, Lebanon NDVP prioritizes high risk populations through 4 phase approach. In collaboration between World back and IFRC, IFRC Lebanon will lead on Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) to assure all the elements of COVID-19 vaccination, including but not limited to storage, stock and temperature maintenance across the supply chain, service delivery at vaccination sites, eligibility of vaccine recipients and capturing client perspectives and feedback.

Job Purpose

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining security on the ground, ensuring the safety and security of designated properties, assets, personnel, and visitors of the world bank program implemented all over Lebanon. Under direct supervision of the TPM project manager will assure the security systems and procedures are effective and functional and will duly and timely report any concerns and exchange on security and safety-related matters.

In coordination with the Lebanon Country Delegation Security Officer; he/she will provide support to the IFRC TPM Team implementing a third-party monitoring program on security issues in the areas of operation, ensuring that needed safety and security assessments and information gathering are conducted regularly.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing functional contacts and relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., local authorities, security actors, political representatives, etc.).
• Identifying reliable sources of information in the areas of intervention.
• Triangulate information received from the field.
• In communication with Lebanon County Delegation Security Officer carrying out security check-ups and clearances for expatriate/international and national staff before their movements to the field
• Maintain good and efficient relationships with local and regional security and safety stakeholders (e.g., ISF, civil police, municipal police and LAF, etc.)
• Compile and submit bi-weekly reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within the IFRC in the areas of operation in the country.
• Conduct security briefings for field missions and new staff members joining the TPM project, as required.
• Conduct security assessment for the implementation locations.
• Maintains database records and hardcopy files used to track safety and security data
• Generates movement plans for the field observers all around the country on weekly bases
• Dispatch vehicles
• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Security Management or equivalent experience in a related field - Required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the security/logistic/admin field - Required
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, a compilation of security reports and assessments - Required
• Previous experience in the humanitarian sector- Required

Knowledge, skills and languages

• Good communication and reporting skills. Knowledge of use of tablets and electronic questionnaires - Required
• Attention to detail and observation skills to immediately notice and anticipate any security risk- Required
• Pro-active and highly organized, planning skills, Flexibility, Analytical thinking and capacity to perform under pressure - Required
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Maps drafting and reading - Required
• Valid drivers’ license - Required
• Good spoken and written in Arabic and English - Required
• Good in negotiation, relationship building, & networking- Required
• Initiative and Independence, i.e. conducting tasks with minimal supervision - Required
• Respect of Red Cross Red Crescent 7 principles - Required

Competencies and values

• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Innovation

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.