Description
The Humanitarian Access and Security Officer will be responsible for ensuring that IRC offices and guest houses have evacuation and hibernation plans in place, taking into account the diverse profiles of IRC clients and specific risks associated with these profiles.
The officer will also be responsible for managing incidents related to the safety and security of IRC operations, receiving incident reports, providing support to those involved, and reporting incidents according to IRC procedures.
The successful candidate will have a university degree or equivalent professional experience, at least 3 years of experience in humanitarian programs or operations in high-risk environments, excellent organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in French and Lingala.
The IRC offers a competitive salary, 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%, and other benefits to support staff well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement evacuation and hibernation plans for IRC offices and guest houses
- Manage incidents related to safety and security of IRC operations
- Provide support to those involved in incidents
- Report incidents according to IRC procedures
- Analyse incidents and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence
Requirements:
- University degree or equivalent professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian programs or operations in high-risk environments
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Proficiency in French and Lingala
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%
- Other benefits to support staff well-being