Humanitarian Access & Security Manager

Manage humanitarian access and security operations, ensuring safety and compliance.

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Overview

Manage humanitarian access and security operations, ensuring safety and compliance.

You have:

  • At least 3 years experience in High-Risk and Complex environments, with at least 2 years experience working with NGOs in international humanitarian programs – all of them as Security or Humanitarian Access staff.
  • Experience in delivering training; ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in English. Very good oral and written communication skills.
  • Fluency is Arabic.
  • Digital literacy: MS Word, Excel & email applications required; MS Access, Project & GIS preferred.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you handled a security incident in a high-risk context? This question assesses your practical experience in managing real-time security issues. Use a specific example that highlights your decision-making and communication skills.
Describe a time when you developed training for a diverse audience. What approach did you take? The interviewer wants to know about your training delivery and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize safety when implementing humanitarian programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a successful negotiation with a local authority or stakeholder. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ for capacity building within your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe your experience with emergency preparedness and response? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with changes in humanitarian security guidelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to collaboration with other humanitarian organizations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org