Overview
The Liaison Officer advises the delegation on security risk assessment and associated mitigation measures, ensuring proper diffusion and access to security-related information.
Key Responsibilities
- Compiles security related data/information, incidents, threats, trends and its source/origin on daily basis in security database (Safe Lens) with the necessary discretion and accuracy, through close collaboration with COM & OPS Room, and produces a monthly analysis report.
- Reports security-related or acceptance-related events and changes that could have an impact on ICRC's activities.
- Analyses security situation in Port Sudan/Khartoum and advises management on the potential risks to the ICRC staff, operations, and reputation.
- Produces ad-hoc risk analysis and situation updates in case of any major development or when directed by FSCM CO.
- In coordination with the FSCM CO, carries out the timely distribution of security alerts, advisories, and situation updates for staff in case of any event or developing situation having security and/or safety implications.
- Organizes comprehensive security briefing for all new staff upon arrival/joining.
- Develops and maintains a network of interlocutors within the security community (Government, humanitarian sector, NGOs and iNGOs etc) in coordination with his/her direct supervisor.
- Maintains a proper list of all relevant security interlocutors and regularly updates key contacts and details of interactions.
- Advises management on implications in case of non-compliance to security rules.
- Supports management in dealing with possible (judicial) investigations into security or safety incidents.
- Supports FSCM CO in assessing the safety of residences/hotels/training venues/roads (existing and new).
- Manages security companies’ service contracts with complete transparency and professionalism, in consultation with FSCM CO and FAD.
- Supervises security guards, including administrative matters related to their management and salary payments when required (i.e. roster, leave planning, replacements…).
- Ensures the effective implementation of procedures related to staff travel permits, Vehicle safety, First Aid, Radio contacts, emergency response, etc. for all field movements.
- Liaise with relevant authorities (i.e. Federal and State Humanitarian Aid Commissions) to obtain necessary permits to move staff, vehicles and assistance across the country.
Required Experience
3-6 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.
Qualifications
University degree. Security & safety management background, experience in crisis management an asset, possible background in military, police or emergency services.
