Deadline: 29 February, 2024
Location: Bangui, Central African Republic
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has opened applications for the role of Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator.
Founded in 1933, IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive and rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the development of an access strategy and framework for the country programme
- Support the Security Focal Points (SFP) as well as programme teams in the design of operational strategies for the opening of new projects, including actor mapping and engagement strategies
- Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities, non-state armed actors and other power brokers within the DRC
- Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted
- Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programmes in new geographic areas
- Provide technical support and coordination to the Security Focal Points (SFPs) within the country programme
- Ensure that each dedicated safety and security staff member has a clear work plan with measurable objectives
- Participate in Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings at country level and advise the group on security and access issues
- Participate in internal project meetings, including grant opening meetings (GOM), grant review meetings (GRM) and grant closing meetings (GCM)
- Contribute to the strategic discussions with the country leadership team by providing continuous analysis of the security, economic and political context in the country
- Identify the contextual trends that could potentially affect IRC operations in the country
- Produce analysis of the likely scenarios in IRC areas of presence and advise the country team on how to adapt programmes and operations accordingly
- Compile and submit daily and monthly security reports as per IRC standard processes
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programmes, with demonstrated capabilities in planning and implementing complex tasks and projects
- Understanding the humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific work linked to NGO field and operations contexts
- Ability to carry out complex contextual analysis and identify developing trends
- Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement and facilitate learning to a wide range of audiences
- Regional experience preferred
- Previous NGO security management an asset
- Ability to work in both French and English is mandatory. (Knowledge of local languages is an asset)
To apply and for more information, click here.
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