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 programcontinuity in their respective area of operations;
• Assist field coordinator and HASSM to deal with security incidents inBekaa.
• WorkwithHASSMtodevelop,consolidateandimplementoperatingproceduresandcontingencyplans;
• 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 staffinvolved;
• Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices andresidences in the Bekaa area
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment to ensure that minimal conditions for security are beingmet.

Monitoring, Analysis and Supervision

• Identify, establish and manage context appropriate approach to assure IRC facilities are secure – i.e. third-party securitycompanies.
• 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.