وظائف ngo في لبنان: مطلوب مساعدين في الحماية (Security Assistant)

INTERSOS is an International NGO that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Job title       : Security Assistant

Reports to        : Head of Base – Programs Manager

Duty station     : Akkar and Tripoli office, with regular visits to INTERSOS T5 and Akkar areas of   operation

Position type    : Full-time

Job Purpose

The Security Assistant is responsible for maintaining security on the ground, ensuring the safety and security of designated properties, assets, personnel, and visitors. Under direct supervision of the Head of base/Program manager he/she 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.

He/she will provide advice to the HoB/Program manager on security issues in the areas of operation, ensuring that needed safety and security assessments and information gathering are conducted regularly.

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.
• Coordinate with other NGOs to identify mutual areas of intervention, while consulting on issues of mutual interest and suggesting options to address such issues.
• Carrying out security check-ups and clearances for expatriate/international and national staff prior to their movements to the field
• Ensuring information sharing with regard to general and specific security and safety aspects for the national team via WhatsApp group, SMS and phone call
• Provide regular and ad-hoc feedback on safety and security to the Programs and Operations Manager on security ensuring prompt and clear communication on identified problems
• Maintain good and efficient relationships with local and regional security and safety stakeholders (e.g., ISF, civil police, municipal police and LAF, etc.)
• Contributing to the provision of sound analysis of the security, political social and economic environment INTERSOS is operating in
• Ensuring clear and broad communication of security guidelines, rules, regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc
• Compile and submit monthly reports and donors required reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within the INTERSOS’s T5 and Akkar area of operation

• Organizing regular security meetings with T5 and Akkar staff to ensure safety in the implementation of activities.
• Conduct security briefings for field missions and new staff members, as required

• Planning and facilitating security training for national staff as needed.
• Providing support and guidance to the HoB/program manager in dealing with staff conflicts that arises with external parties and/or security members, and setting meetings and actions as per procedures.
• Maintains database records and hardcopy files used to track safety and security data
• Draft and contribute in designing the base risk management along with its annexes such as the base security plan, CPP among others.
• Perform other related duties upon request to support the Head of Base
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Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Competencies: (knowledge, skills and abilities)

Professional competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the security field.
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, compilation of security reports and assessments.
• Previous experience with NGO is a preference.
• Good understanding of the humanitarian context.
• MS proficiency (i.e., Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Driving License valid since more than 2 years.

Behavioral competencies:

• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Good in negotiation, relationship building, & networking
• Planning and Organizing
• Flexibility and adaptability; High degree of flexibility, and capacity to perform under pressure
• Initiative and Independence, i.e. conducting tasks with minimal supervision
• Analytical thinking  
• Ethical and transparent decision-making
• Attention to details and observation skills in order to immediately notice and anticipate any security risk.
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values
• Respect of Intersos policies and procedures