Job Opportunity in Lebanon as a Security and Humanitarian Access Officer with IRC in 2020

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

International Rescue Committee

Area

Middle East

Host Country

Lebanon

Deadline

15 Sep 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Jobs

Specialities

Social sciences and humanities

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

Algeria , Comoros , Egypt , Jordan , Lebanon , Mauritania , Oman , Qatar , Somalia , Syria , United Arab Emirates , Bahrain , Djibouti , Iraq , Kuwait , Libya , Morocco , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Sudan , Tunisia , Yemen

Eligible Region

All Regions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a qualified Humanitarian Access and Security Officer to join the team and work in Bekaa, Lebanon for 2020.

Responsibilities:

Safety and Security Management Planning:

Supported technically bi HASSM, s/he will update all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in their respective area of operations.
Assist field coordinator and HASSM to deal with security incidents in Bekaa.
Work with HASSM to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingencyplans.
Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and residences in Bekaa, and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved.
Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences in the Bekaa area.
Undertake continual assessments of equipment to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.

Monitoring, Analysis and Supervision:

Identify, establish and manage context appropriate approach to assure IRC facilities are secure – i.e. third-party security companies.
Work closely with IRC teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately.
Compile the incidents reports and security information and share them with the HASSO to include in the Monthly Security Report. Submit daily contextual updates as needed to the HASSM.
Coordinate regularly with the SSSM on safety and security, and fulfill reporting requirements to the region.
Regularly monitor the news and share timely security related information and advisories relevant to their areas of operations.

Capacity Building:

Provide Training(s) may include Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; Communications (Equipment - Thuraya; protocols).
Conduct orientation for new staff in their areas of operations.

Humanitarian Access:

Analyze security information and assess impact on area of operation.
In Coordination with HASSSM and FCs, schedule regular meetings with state actors and dominant non state actors to enable and maintain access through official representation.
Inform programs and operations staff of requirements for humanitarian access during planning
Ensure timely completion of processes and procedures to facilitate effective and efficient access
Manage and maintain records of permits, clearances and exemptions from relevant actors
Provide direct support to staff and management to resolve access issues, including interference and questioning through coordination, liaison and negotiation.
Track and report on the humanitarian access environment including incidents and issues to inform humanitarian access planning and management and recommend solutions.
Actively contribute to information exchange both internally and externally and share with the HASSSM in timely manner.

Qualifications:

Field of education: Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in communication, politics, risk or other related field.
1 – 3 years of Experience working with NGOs, other international agencies or multinational business.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player.
Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
Proven commitment to accountability practices.
Strong information technology skills.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic Preferable.
Management and/or supervisory experience.
Training or experience in crisis management.
Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures.
Training in safety and disaster management.
Experience negotiating access for humanitarian or other agencies.

Languages:

Arabic: Fluent
English - Fluent
French: is a plus

More about the IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihood are shattered by conflict and disease to survive, recover and regain control of their future. It responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

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