Roles and Responsibilities
Security Responsibility Lies with Managers
Primary responsibility & accountability for security management and the implementation of the Minimum Security Requirements (MSR) rests within the management line, from Senior Managers up to the Secretary-General. In the MSR, the term “Senior Manager" refers to the most senior staff member at the country, regional, and secretariat level and at the emergency operation management level.
IFRC Managers are responsible for:
Leading by example and establishing a positive security culture.
Ensuring that minimum security requirements are in place and respected within their operational areas.
Ensuring that security regulations and plans are based on up-to-date security risk assessments.
Ensuring that adequate contingency measures and plans are in place (for medical emergencies, relocation and hibernation).
Ensuring that all new staff, dependants, and visitors receive a security briefing and a copy of security regulations immediately upon their arrival.
Monitoring the overall security situation and keeping personnel regularly updated.
Ensuring the integrity of the IFRC by promoting correct institutional and personal conduct and behavior, as outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Immediately report any security incidents to the Global Security Unit in Geneva and their Regional Security Coordinator.
How to Build a Positive Security Culture.
IFRC Global Security Unit
Role and Responsibilities Include:
Advising and assisting IFRC managers, both in Geneva and in the field, to ensure that security management is appropriate and functioning at all times.
Monitoring security situations worldwide and disseminating relevant information to Federation staff (e.g., through the weekly hotspots report and security updates)
Conducting security training and workshops
Supporting managers in creating and updating security rules and regulations, including all related procedures
Supporting managers during critical incidents
Conducting security assessments and undertaking troubleshooting missions when required
Being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Managing crises and critical incidents
Maintaining external relations and cooperation with other agencies and organizations at headquarters level
Being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
IFRC Security Personnel
Role and Responsibilities Include:
Constantly monitoring the security situation in the area
Advising the Head of delegation/senior manager when there is a need to update the security plan.
Reporting to the head of delegation/senior manager if the MSRS are not being respected
Maintaining a security information network
Giving security briefings and debriefings to personnel and visitors.
Providing reports on security to the senior manager and the global security unit.
Reporting and following up on any security incidents
Providing support to the management and personnel.
IFRC Personnel
Role and Responsibilities Include:
Following the rules and procedures.
Behave appropriately and respect the Code of Conduct.
Taking a proactive security approach.
Reporting all security incidents
Maintain the integrity of the IFRC and Movement
Knowing how to use communication tools