Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

Job Purpose

The Security Delegate will deploy into a complex and large-scale emergency in which IFRC has presence in several different locations of the country. The Security Delegate will be expected to provide professional security risk management (SRM) advice and support/guidance and recommendations to senior management.

As the senior security advisor in country, the Security Delegate will provide daily guidance to support the Head of Country Delegation take all reasonable measures to ensure that IFRC staff and assets are able to carry out their functions in a safe and secure manner. The post holder will coordinate monitor and provide support/guidance to the other IFRC security delegates/focal points located in different regions of the country.

In certain circumstances, the post-holder will be expected to provide support to the technical team(s) with regards to the mentoring and/or building local capacity of National Societies or IFRC staff to ensure continuous security cover for the mission.

The Security Delegate will report directly to the IFRC Head of Country Delegation with a technical reporting to the Regional Security Coordinator (MENA) and Global Security Unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic management/support

Advise and support the Head of Country Delegation (HoCD) on security related matters focusing on personnel and assets that are under IFRC security management responsibility.
Provide technical guidance in relation to security related issues in appeals and budgets, for continued operations.

Operational management/support

Guide and support the in-country security risk management process, e.g., the development of a comprehensive security risk assessment and the identification of functional and practical risk prevention and mitigation measures.
Manage the field security officer, providing them with support and guidance as necessary.
Assist the HoCD in creating security management systems and provide rapid and professional support/assistance to the various components of the mission, including but not limited to, conducting security assessments at field locations, create and maintain security regulations/emergency procedures, undertake site security assessments (as required) and provide recommendations for accommodation, coordinating, if needed, staff relocation and support to Staff Health for medical evacuations.
Follow-up on security incident reporting and assist the HoCD in incident analysis and incident mapping.
Monitor and analyse the security / political and socio-economic situation in the operational area and identify possible security related trends and issues that may affect the IFRC operations. Update the IFRC Risk Register as and when necessary and report any changes and make appropriate recommendations to HoCD.

Compliance

Guide and support the development of in-country minimum security requirements (MSR), including the relevant documentation, procedures, compliance, and trainings/exercises.
Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of MSRs.

Coordination

Establish and maintain a security network of internal and external contacts and participate in relevant meetings both internally and externally, e.g., with National Society, ICRC, PNS, UN Security, INSO, INGOs, and local authorities and communities. Ensure that this security network is well documented to facilitate handover at EOM.

Training and development

Conduct security briefings for all incoming personnel (and National Society; only on request), and provide general or more specific trainings (e.g. defensive driving [in coordination with Fleet], radio communications [in coordination with IT], guard training [in coordination with supplier]).
If time allows:
Provide generic or more specific security management trainings to National Society personnel to enhance security management capability, strengthen the security culture and contribute to more safe and secure operations.
Mentor National Society security focal point/security managers to build security management capability.

Duties applied for all staff

Work actively towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals.
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Security Management or equivalent experience in a related field. – Required

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant humanitarian field experience. 3 years of experience in security management within a humanitarian or development sector. – Required
Experience of IFRC management procedures and security approach. – Required
Previous experience with NGOs / the Movement. – Preferred
Experience in a medium to high-risk security area, preferably with IFRC or RC field assignment in a management position. Including, experience of developing contingency plans and implementing of relocation / evacuation. – Required
Experience of relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively represent IFRC at forums with external stakeholders including, government authorities, military, police and UN. – Required

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Proficiency in MS Office applications (i.e., Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Rapid and well-argued decision-making skills as well as skills to analyse and draw conclusions. – Required
Valid driving license for more than 1 year; public driving license is preferable. – Required
General security knowledge of the region/country. – Required
Good oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly & persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders As well as, developed networking and negotiation skills. – Required
Relevant security training (HEAT, Security Management & CIM course attendance) Including, successful completion of IFRC Stay Safe online (Personal & Management) courses. – Required
Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English. – Required
Good command of another IFRC official language. – Required

Competencies, Values and Comments

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.
Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.

Note: Based: Benghazi, Libya (based temporarily in Tunis)

IFRC provides equal employment opportunities.