Humanitarian Access & Risk Manager
Manage safety and access policies and enhance team capabilities in Sudan.
Overview
Manage safety and access policies and enhance team capabilities in Sudan.
You have:
- Experience in safety and risk management in humanitarian contexts.
- Strong analytical skills for conducting contextual analysis.
- Ability to enforce safety policies and strategies across teams.
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including communities and partners.
- Experience in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Relief International is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Humanitarian Access and risk Manager role in Sudan. This crucial position involves implementing and overseeing RI’s Safety and Risk Management (SRM) practices. The key responsibilities include managing and enforcing safety and access policies and strategies, conducting in-depth contextual analysis, enhancing the capabilities of safety and access teams within Sudan offices, and establishing and applying RI-specific safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout RI’s field and program locations across Sudan. The role is primarily based in the Country Office, but it also demands significant field visits to provide recommendations and guidance directly to RI’s Sudan Country Director.
The Humanitarian Access and risk Manager will offer direct support to the Sudan Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Country Director (CD), playing a pivotal role in overseeing operations throughout Sudan. This includes working closely with staff, partners, and communities to strengthen the capacities of sub-offices, delivering regular, timely analyses and incident reports to the CD, and if necessary, deploying in support of Country Office teams. Additionally, the role entails developing regionally consistent strategies for the effective management of safety and security across RI’s operations in the region.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in risk management and how you handled it? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to apply risk management principles effectively. | Provide a clear example, focusing on the challenge, your actions, and the positive outcome. |
| How do you prioritize safety and access strategies in a complex operational environment? | The interviewer wants to know your method of decision-making under pressure regarding safety protocols. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in training teams on safety and security protocols? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you conduct a contextual analysis for a new region or program area. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to improve communication between teams and stakeholders regarding safety issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |