Description
The IRC is seeking a Humanitarian Access Safety & Security (HASS) Officer for its Ukraine operations in the south region. The HASS Officer will ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, are contextually appropriate and known to staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Staff Safety and Security Management:
- Act as the primary field-level focal point for staff safety and operations for the office and program activities in the south region under the technical guidance of the HASS team and in coordination with the Field Coordinator.
- Monitor and analyze the local security environment daily, identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and provide timely security advice, updates, alerts, and reports to Field Coordinator and staff.
- Implement the Security Management Plan, SOPs, contingency plans and other relevant security protocols.
- Networking and Liaison:
- Monitor and provide support and reporting on NGO security initiatives.
- Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in all areas of operation is known and accepted.
- Liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO security staff, security forces, local community stakeholders, local authorities.
- Context Understanding and Reporting:
- Compile and submit regular reports that track incidents and trends in local security contexts.
- Submit daily contextual updates as needed to relevant staff.
- Support incident management, documentation and follow-up in coordination with the HASS team, Field Coordinator, and People and Culture.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Graduation from a higher education facility in a relevant subject is preferred, however secondary education and significant professional experience will be considered.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in humanitarian access or security.
- Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent IRC in coordination forums with external stakeholders. Strong understanding of operational security and risk management in a conflict-affected environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Purposeful job and development opportunities
- English classes and unlimited online training courses
- Life Insurance
- Medical insurance for staff and family members
- Free psychological support to employees and their family members
- 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
- Up to 10 days of paid medical leave