Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator

Oversee humanitarian access and security strategy in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Overview

Oversee humanitarian access and security strategy in the West Bank and Gaza.

You have:

At least 5 years experience in High-Risk and Complex environments, with preferred 2 years experience working with NGOs in international humanitarian programs but similar experience in the private sector will be considered – all as Security or Humanitarian Access staff.
Proven management experience, including people and projects.
Highly skilled in organizing and coordinating large-scale, fast-paced, responsive field programs.
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively represent IRC at forums and with external stakeholders.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills essential with experience in conflict resolution essential.
Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Arabic is strongly preferred.
Digital literacy: MS Word, Excel & email applications required; MS Access, Project & GIS preferred.

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Describe a time when you had to develop and implement security protocols in a high-risk environment. What steps did you take?	This question assesses the candidate's practical experience and approach in security management.	Provide specific details about the situation, the steps taken, the challenges faced, and the outcomes.
Can you give an example of a complex negotiation you facilitated? What was your role and what was the outcome?	It evaluates negotiation skills essential for this role.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that humanitarian access plans are compliant with local laws and regulations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an experience when you had to train a diverse team on security protocols. How did you accommodate different backgrounds?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used to develop relationships with local authorities in conflict zones?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a critical incident you managed. What actions did you take and what were the outcomes?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how to integrate gender considerations into safety protocols?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you balance organizational objectives with field-level realities during program design?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.