Security Manager

The Security Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Concern Worldwide staff, assets, and operations in Lebanon. This role involves developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to mitigate risks and respond to security incidents effectively.

Security Management:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive security plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and risk analyses.
• Monitor and analyze the security environment in Lebanon, providing timely updates and recommendations to the Operations Director.
• Conduct risk assessments
• Training and Capacity Building:
• Provide security training and briefings to staff.
• Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to security protocols.
• Conduct drills and simulations to prepare staff for potential security incidents.

Incident Response:

• Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring the safety of staff and assets.
• Coordinate with local authorities and other stakeholders during emergencies.
• Document and report security incidents and follow up on corrective actions.

Liaison and Networking:

• Establish and maintain relationships with local security agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Represent Concern Worldwide in security coordination meetings and forums.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular security reports for the Operations Director and SMT.

• Maintain accurate records of security incidents and actions taken

• Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security management, preferably in a humanitarian or NGO setting.
• Strong understanding of the security context in Lebanon.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Job Location: 50% Beirut, 50% Akkar & T5

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to Concern Worldwide’s mission and values

Knowledge or Skills Needed As per Area/s of Responsibility:

• High Commitment to Humanitarian Causes
• Commitment to high standards and ethical principles
• Fluent in Arabic & English
• Advanced Communication skills for reporting and networking
• Advanced Microsoft Office Pack, including power automate  

Concern’s Essential Competencies:

• Managing yourself
• Individual Leadership
• Communicating and working with others
• Delivering Results
• Planning and Decision Making
• Creativity and Innovation
• Influence, Advocacy and Networking
• Change Management

Safeguarding Competencies:

• Understands the legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities around information sharing.

• Understands the best practice in documentation, record keeping, and data protection issues in relation to information sharing for safeguarding purposes.

• Able to identify where further support is needed, when to take action, and when to refer to managers, supervisors or other relevant professionals, including referral to available social services.

• Understands local safeguarding structures and arrangements.

Emergency response:

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and Lebanon Programme is to respond, you may be requested to actively participate in the response, regardless of location, and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Important information:

Equal Opportunity: We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, special needs, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality. 

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of Programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the Programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking. 

Data Protection: During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.