Access and Security Officer

Job Purpose:

To help ensure security arrangements are in place to protect and maintain IR resources. Security Officer must have specific responsibility for the day-to-day security and safety management of IR Personnel, and their eligible dependents, and official authorized visitors to the Field Office.

Scope of the Role:

Reporting to the IR Country Director, the Security Officer is required to plan and prioritise work load on a daily basis ensuring the safety and security and of Islamic Relief’s staff and buildings by performing security inspections on a daily basis and ensuring all relevant documentation is completed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security and safety of IR personnel in the country of operation; in particular by means of developing a security plan containing both an assessment of vulnerability and threats and an active plan to minimise those risks;
• The Security Officer will be responsible for security management as an advisor to the IRL management and will respond to emergency and crises situations where and when needed.
• Co-ordinate and provide training to field staff (Expatriates & Nationals).
• Act as a liaison with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, co-ordination, promotion of, and support for existing and future IRL projects.
• Collect, author, compile and analyse security related reports, SOP’s and humanitarian related security information from multiple sources ensuring that the security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground.
• Work closely with relevant government units to obtain necessary permissions for the staff movement and commodities movement
• Conduct field visits as instructed by the IR Lebanon management to ensure coordination is maintained and operations are smooth
• Track and report on relevant incidences, near misses, and the geopolitical situation in Lebanon.
• Support and build the capacity of focal security staff.
• Work with HQ security to insure the proper implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Report all significant security matters to CD and advise according to the security situations.
• Grant security clearance for IR staff and their dependants, if applicable, to enter the country whether on mission or on assignment, provided there is a security phase in effect.
• Ensure that all staff members and their dependants, including visitors, are briefed on existing security measures at the Field Office;
• Work with IRL departments and ISD (International Security Department) at HQ to ensure security framework and policies are in place.
• Ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for safeguarding the security of locally recruited staff members;
• Give appropriate security directives to staff members in the expectation that they will be adhered to.
• Ensure a log of Incidents and near misses is maintained
• Ensure IR office are opened and secured on a daily basis for the operations in accordance to procedures.
• Ensure all visitors, staff and contractors are wearing security passes on site.
• Pursue any legal requirement with Government Relevant department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by line Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working for an I/NGO is a must
• University degree is a must OR Relevant Working Experience.
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region;
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality;
• Exceptional writing skills in both Arabic and English languages (French is a plus);
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media;

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated capacity field coordination, monitoring and follow up:
• Efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
• Calm in stressful situations
• Identifies priority activities and assignments
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Very Good technical reporting skills.
• Strong planning, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.

Islamic Relief considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. With a zero tolerance approach Islamic Relief have is committed to safeguarding people within our programs and projects from Exploitation and Abuse which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Any candidate offered a job with Islamic relief will be expected to sign Islamic Relief Safeguarding Policies and code of conduct alongside to their contract of employment

This TOR may change based on the situation in the field. All staff are expected to show high level of flexibility in order to respond to the ever-evolving situation. Furthermore, he/she can be required to perform other related duties as identified by his/her supervisors.