Job Purpose: Under the guidance of the Chief Security Officer/Head of Security, the job holder will play vital role in supporting  decision-making and ensuring  operational success by providing technical support services in the  access, analysis and contextualization of security incidents using specialized processes, tools, and platforms aligned with WFP security standards 

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

• Support the head of security with the enhancement and modernization of its analytical capability, including leveraging the use of AI
• Contribute to comprehensive research and analysis across a wide range of security-related data, including trends, incidents, and emerging threats.
• Support the preparation of detailed and well-structured report, utilizing advanced analytical tools and methodologies to process and visualize data effectively in order to enhance organizational preparedness and response capabilities.
• Monitor the media, UN resources and other reliable official sources to develop security reports and analysis based on trends and pattern analysis that gives the CO management a guidance on operational aspects, staff movements and other security decision making.
•  Contribute to the development of topic assessments for individual and/or multiple significant incidents that have potential impact on WFP program delivery, mandate implementation, staff movements, safety and security.
• Provide regular analysis that gives guidance to management to decide on contextual matters such as WFP access and accessibility, alike aspects that has reputational context against WFP related to safety and security.
• Maintain WFP platforms related to staff movements, operational distribution that provide timely visibility to management on the footprint.
•  Contribute to the development and update of access mapping tools and strategies to support operational planning.
• Represent the organization in access coordination forums and negotiations; attend the interagency access working groups, WFP access meetings.
• Support in managing WFP Lebanon account for static and temporary Humanitarian notification system and deconfliction of WFP locations and assets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to validate data and ensure accuracy and relevance in the analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, and other humanitarian organizations. And address and mitigate incidents or blockages that restrict operational access.

Skills

STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced University degree in Security Management, International Relations, Development, Political Science, Social or Military Science, Conflict Analysis, Criminology, law, Executive Business Management, or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience: At least one (1) or more years of postgraduate professional experience (after completion of Advanced University degree) or, three (3) years or more after completion of First University degree in humanitarian sector, analysis, emergency management/implementation, risk management, or related field 

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.

Required Experiences for entry into the role:

Negotiation and communication skills.

Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Knowledge of humanitarian principles 

Familiarity with local context and key stakeholders.

Knowledge of security and political dynamics of Lebanon

Experience in handling analysis platforms