Jobs in Lebanon: Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator at IRC

IRC is offering a job opportunity as a full-time Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator – Beirut, Lebanon.

1. Safety and Security Management Planning: Provide technical support to the Country Director on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity in Lebanon.
2. Humanitarian Access Management: Develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts in field sites.
3. Contextual Understanding and Reporting: Compile and submit regular reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and security in IRC’s areas of operation.
4. Security Training and Capacity Building: Develop capacity building and training plans based on the context and needs of the Country Program.
5. Staff Performance Management: Hire, supervise and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.

• A minimum of 3 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field. 
• Understanding the humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills with experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience of working successfully with local stakeholders such as local authorities, security forces, government and NGOs.
• Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
• Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to gain a precise and impartial understanding of the context including various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions.
• Provide clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
• Understanding of best practices with regards to people and project management.
• Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the department at cross-functional internal meetings and with external stakeholders.
• Written and verbal English and Arabic Skills essential with French language skills a plus. 

About IRC:

The International Rescue Committee 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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