Employer: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Location: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014
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Position: Security Manager Contract duration: 6 months
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of
intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
II. Country Profile
In response to the emergency situation, Acted recruits.
III. Position Profile Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key responsibilities include:
Serve as security focal point
Ensure all new staff are accurately briefed on security procedures;
Provide all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensure that all staff follow security procedures;
Ensure that ACTED’s security management plans are relevant and constantly updated as appropriate and that all staff know their roles and responsibilities;
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in the region;
Conduct regular security and risk assessments for all operational areas
Write regular security management reports with situational analysis and recommendations;
Ensure that field communications needs are met and that staff are trained in the use of radios and other communications equipment as necessary.
IV. Qualifications:
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East; • Extensive experience in security management and procedures; • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills; • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure; • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments; • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions; • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office; • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable
V. Conditions:
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to apply:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : SM/LEB/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
Location: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014
Download PDF (13.71 KB) Position: Security Manager Contract duration: 6 months
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of
intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
II. Country Profile
In response to the emergency situation, Acted recruits.
III. Position Profile Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key responsibilities include:
Serve as security focal point
Ensure all new staff are accurately briefed on security procedures;
Provide all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensure that all staff follow security procedures;
Ensure that ACTED’s security management plans are relevant and constantly updated as appropriate and that all staff know their roles and responsibilities;
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in the region;
Conduct regular security and risk assessments for all operational areas
Write regular security management reports with situational analysis and recommendations;
Ensure that field communications needs are met and that staff are trained in the use of radios and other communications equipment as necessary.
IV. Qualifications:
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East; • Extensive experience in security management and procedures; • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills; • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff • Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure; • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments; • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions; • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office; • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable
V. Conditions:
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to apply:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : SM/LEB/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org