Job Description
Job Title: Humanitarian Access security, and
Liaison Assistant
Band / Level / Grade: 9A
Department: Security
Location: West Coast
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive
and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the
IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees made to
flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S.
cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and
struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC responds to people’s acute and longer-term needs with integrated
programs that improve health and safety, prioritize children’s education,
develop economic wellbeing, and empower communities to regain control over
their lives. Our work gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing
contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, conflict
sensitivity, coordination, and impact.
The IRC Yemen began its programs in October 2012. Since establishing its
presence in the South of Yemen, in the Red Sea Coastal city of Aden, the
organization has grown from just an implementing small project to handling
large scale emergency and relief operations. Following the war which broke out
in Yemen in March of 2015 and the humanitarian disaster, which was crafted by
the same, IRC launched one an emergency response program in the southern
governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah and Al Dalea. Currently IRC Yemen is
operating in eight governorates in the south and north of Yemen and Sana’a and
Hodeidah in the North through direct programming and through local
partnerships, in Health, WASH, Nutrition, Economic Recovery Development,
Education, Child Protection, Gender and Women Protection and Empowerment.
Scope of work & job summary:
The Finance Assistant position assists in handling the
aspects of the day-to-day HAS and Liaison duties in West Coast office as stated
here. Under the direct supervision of the HASL officer and base manager in WC,
the HASL Assistant will support the safe access and efficient delivery of program
activities in the designated areas of operations. HASLA will provide advice and
implement the IRC Humanitarian Security Management Plan, under the supervision
of WC base manager and HASLO.
Working relations:
- The
HASL Assistant position directly reporting to the base manager.
- Regular
and open communication with IRC staff from all departments in WC and Abyan
office.
Main responsibilities:
- Establish
and maintain relations and a network of contacts allowing the collection
of information related with the humanitarian access in the covering areas
as well as other
- Develop
and regularly update, lists of contacts and actors’ maps per district/
sub-district
- in the
IRC operational governorates of their coverage area.
- Develop
and regularly update internal maps on safe and un-safe areas, in
coordination
- with
Humanitarian Access and Security Liaison Officer (HASLO).
- Working
with program
- teams,
develop, maintain and on a monthly basis share maps of IRC interventions
with HASLO.
- Support
the program teams to develop and implement community engagement strategies
that promote acceptance and access.
- Assess
the situation in the IRC operational areas by collecting information from
formal and informal networks and/or the team and/or electronic means
(email, blogs, webpages, social media, etc.), and draft Daily Security
Reports (DSR) that will be shared with HASLO.
- Report
immediately to the line manager and internal partners any sudden changes
in humanitarian access conditions in the areas where IRC operates.
- Provide
contextual information and data input into humanitarian situational
reporting and share them to the program teams and HASLO.
- Conduct
regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per IRC policy. Identify
indicators and key decision points and link them to the SRA and safety
phases.
- Provide
safety-related advice on program development and implementation.
- Deliver
training, coaching and advice for staff and partners addressing
humanitarian access issues with the support of HASLO.
- Provide
ongoing support for IRC staff on security preparedness, prevention and
- response.
- Act as
the central focal point between all external partners’ communication and
IRC in Al-Mukha
- Follow
up with authorities and MoPIC as daily basis to obtain permit passage for
the staff.
REQUIREMENTS: (Qualifications, Skills and Abilities):
Education:
Certifications:
- Basic
Security Guard Training: Completion of a state-approved security guard
training program.
- First
Aid and CPR Certification: Essential for handling medical emergencies.
- Certified
Protection Officer (CPO): Offered by the International Foundation for
Protection Officers (IFPO), this certification covers a wide range of
security topics.
- Security
Industry Authority (SIA) License: Required in some regions, this license
ensures that the individual has undergone necessary training and
background checks.
- High
School Diploma or Equivalent: A minimum of a high school diploma or
equivalent is usually required.
- Bachelor's
Degree in a Related Field: in security management, risk management,
NEBOSH.
Experience:
- Preferred
2 months of experience in a similar level in humanitarian access,
risk reduction, or relevant field INGO experience.
- Knowledge
and experience working with authorities and external partners and ability
to network and build relations.
- Previous
experience working in safety & security, access management, or support
positions.
Skills and Proficiencies:
- Understanding
of risk management and access challenges
- Ability
to work in a fluid, unexpected, and complex security environment
- Ability
to work with others of different backgrounds and identities
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Good
in English, both written and verbal is preferred.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with
non-government partners.
- Management
and/or supervisory experience
- Proven
ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Professional Standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and
principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are
Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the
IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation
and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as
individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working
environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and
objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best
possible services to our clients.
Commitment to Client Responsiveness: By
committing to Client-Centered Programming, at the IRC Yemen, we place the
people we serve - our clients - at the center of our programming and services.
The IRC Yemen Staff have an important role to play in supporting the
implementation of client-responsive programming through raising awareness among
the community and clients about the existing feedback mechanisms and how to use
them including the response processes, access, and eligibility to services, and
contribute to building an institutional culture that prompts staff to listen to
clients.
How to Apply
1- Qualified and Interested individuals
are required to apply for this position via the IRC Career at
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/57249?c=rescue
2- For cornerstone application guide find
the link: Cornerstone
Application Guide
3- CV, Copies of the academic and work
certificates should be submitted in the system.
Deadline for Applying: February 10, 2025. The
system will stop receiving CVs at 12:00 A.M, February 10, 2025. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.