Humanitarian Access and Security Manager

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access and Security Manager to promote a safe operational environment, support the continuity of humanitarian activities, and enhance secure access for IRC teams and beneficiaries.

Job Summary: The Humanitarian Access and Security Manager will serve as the Security Focal Point for Cameroon. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe operational environment, supporting the continuity of humanitarian activities, and enhancing secure access for IRC teams and beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support programme teams in developing and preserving humanitarian access to vulnerable communities;
• Analyze and regularly communicate on the security context and emerging risks;
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks;
• Strengthen community acceptance and compliance with IRC's safety and security standards.

Accountabilities:

Humanitarian Access (30%)

• Establish and maintain trust relationships with stakeholders influencing humanitarian access;
• Work with programme teams to strengthen community acceptance and positive visibility of IRC;
• Advise management and teams on strategies for accessing sensitive or remote areas;
• Support programmes in integrating the principle of 'Do No Harm' and reducing risks for beneficiaries.

Information and Analysis (25%)

• Collect, analyze, and share relevant information on the security environment and its operational implications;
• Facilitate internal discussions and consultations on risks and adapted mitigation measures;
• Produce and disseminate daily security reports to IRC personnel;
• Propose risk reduction strategies considering gender, local context, and staff specifics.

Documentation and Compliance (10%)

• Ensure compliance with IRC's security standards and policies;
• Update risk assessment matrices and mitigation plans;
• Oversee the update and systematic use of pre-arrival and integration briefing documents.

Briefings (10%)

• Prepare and share welcome packs with visitors upon arrival confirmation;
• Provide face-to-face security briefings to new staff or visitors;
• Organize pre-departure briefings before field missions;
• Systematically integrate gender, diversity, and inclusion aspects into awareness sessions.

Building Safety (10%)

• Regularly conduct security inspections of IRC offices and residences;
• Supervise the maintenance and replacement of security equipment;
• Ensure updates and dissemination of evacuation and hibernation plans tailored to different staff profiles.

Incident Management (10%)

• Report security incidents to management and document them;
• Handle security incidents professionally and sensitively in collaboration with relevant parties;
• Follow up on victims and maintain report confidentiality;
• Produce incident analyses and recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Team Leadership and Personnel Management:

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to Humanitarian Access and Security team members;
• Identify training needs and mentor staff to improve competencies and performance;
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set objectives, and ensure a positive work environment.

Other Tasks (5%)

• Contribute to other tasks requested by management in support of programmes and support services.

Requirements:

• University degree in social sciences, security management, international relations, or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in high-risk humanitarian contexts, with exposure to security management, operations continuity, or community mobilization roles;
• Proficiency in office software (Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Strong autonomy and teamwork skills, with excellent interpersonal qualities;
• Integrity, rigor, high sense of responsibility, and strict adherence to procedures;
• Ability to manage stress, react to unexpected situations, and propose pragmatic solutions;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Fluency in French and English; knowledge of a local language is an asset;
• Familiarity with the security context of the NOSO region, Far North, and Cameroon's politico-security context.