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 forced 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Officer
Job Id: req58318
Location: Katsina
Category: Safety & Security
Job Type: Full Time
Job Overview
- The HASSO is under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator (FC) and indirectly the Senior Humanitarian Access Safety and Security Manager (SHASSM).
- The Humanitarian Access Safety & Security Officer (HASSO) should assist FC and SHASSM to maintain, improve and expand principled humanitarian access to and by conflict-affected populations in Katsina state, assisting the implementation of humanitarian access and security management plans in compliance with IRC’s strategy and in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, Duty of Care and Gender Equality principles.
- The post holder will provide expert advice to all IRC entities based in Katsina, the shared services unit, to assist FC and the SHASSM to identify changes and trends in the humanitarian access and security environment in the areas of operations and will ensure that adequate and up-to-date policies and procedures are in place and ensure people have the information they need to manage operations, to identify issues, and to recommend and implement measures to reduce them.
Major Responsibilities
Humanitarian Access:
- Assist SHASSM to develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts in field sites throughout his areas of operations in Katsina State.
- Work to ensure that IRC, its mission, and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted.
- Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue with humanitarian activities in areas of operations.
- Assist FC and SHASSM to provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas.
- Assist in the continued development of Humanitarian Access Safety and Security teams and activities across areas of operations.
- Assist FC and SHASSM to oversee and advise on the implementation and review of tailored acceptance strategies.
- Enhance IRC image and acceptance within the community and amongst stakeholders by providing guidance on inclusive visibility strategies.
- Work with appropriate IRC units, including HR, to ensure timely a
More Information
- Job City Katsina
