Job Description

The North Humanitarian Access and Security Officer supports the safe, effective and efficient access to and by people in need for humanitarian assistance, in line with humanitarian principles, through information and procedure management, direct support to staff, negotiation and liaison, and monitoring. The N- HASO is responsible to monitor the overall security situation, enforce security regulations and provide sound and timely advice to IRC Lebanon staff and management.

Responsibilities

Safety and Security Management Planning

- Supported technically bi HASC, s/he will update all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in their respective area of operations. - Work with HASC to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans. - Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and residences in Tripoli and Akkar, 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 North area. - Undertake continual assessments of equipment to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met. - Assist Field Coordinator and HASC to deal with security incidents in the North.

Monitoring, Analysis and Supervision

- Identify, establish and manage context appropriate approach to assure IRC facilities are secure. - 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 HASC. - Coordinate regularly with the HASC 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. - Conduct orientation for new staff in their areas of operations. - Provide capacity building sessions, orientations and field support to partners.

Humanitarian Access

- Analyze security information and assess impact on area of operation. - In Coordination with HASC and FC, 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 HASC in timely manner.

Reporting Relationships and Coordination:

- Reports to: North Field Coordinator - Dotted-Line to: Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator - Technical Oversight/****Support by: Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator - Technical Oversight/ Support to: N/A - Coordinates With: - Internal: IRC staff in the North and Humanitarian Access and Security team in Beirut - External: All stakeholders related to Humanitarian Access and Security in the North, following instructions from HASC and confirmation of FC.

Qualifications

- Education degree: Bachelor’s degree. - Field of education: Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in communication, politics, risk or other related field. - 3 – 5 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: it’s a plus.

Other

The position will be based in the North - with occasional travel within the region.