ERT Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Coordinator

Join the International Rescue Committee as an Emergency Humanitarian Access, Safety & Security Coordinator to support vital programs in crisis zones.

• Approximately 6 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated successes in planning, organizing and managing humanitarian access, safety and security in complex and volatile environments. Ability to commit to deployment within 72 hours of notification of assignment for a minimum of 6 and up to 12 weeks.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field operations contexts.
• Proven ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country and international policies, operational positions and interactions of unfolding security and political situations, providing clear dynamic briefings and facilitation to reach shared analysis outputs to inform decision making before and during emergencies and major crises.
• Demonstrated understanding and successes in gender security management and gender equality.
• Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals at different levels and without supervisory line; able to work as member of multinational team and manage a variety of external and internal relationships to achieve results.
• Advanced level knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
• Evidence of experience in capacity strengthening, including prior experience as a facilitator and trainer – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• English and French essential; preference also for Arabic or Spanish.
• EmU 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 unit and deliver the best possible services to our clients.*
• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality 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*
• Narrowing the Gender Gap: The International Rescue Committee is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including a flexible hour (when possible), maternity leave, transportation support, and gender-sensitive security protocols.*