Safety, Access and Risk Manager

Oversee safety and risk management operations in Sudan

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Overview

Oversee safety and risk management operations in Sudan

You have:

  • 5+ years of experience in humanitarian access and safety management roles.
  • Proficiency in training development and delivery for field teams.
  • Strong analytical skills for contextual and risk analysis.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Relief International is seeking a qualified individual to fill our 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, and enhancing the capabilities of safety and access teams within Sudan offices. establishing and applying RI-specific safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout RI’s field and program locations across Sudan. The role will primarily be based at the Country Office but will also require regular internal travel to provide staff support.

An essential element of the role will be providing training packages to colleagues within various field offices throughout Sudan. This is a core element of our capacity-building and risk-mitigation strategy.

The Safety Access and Risk Manager will directly support 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 sub-office capacities, 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 effectively managing safety and security across RI’s regional operations.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to implement safety protocols in a challenging environment. This assesses your practical experience and ability to adapt protocols in the field. Share specific examples demonstrating your role in implementing safety protocols, including the challenges faced and the outcomes achieved.
How do you conduct a contextual analysis for humanitarian operations? This question evaluates your analytical approach and understanding of local dynamics. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to train field teams on risk management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: ri.org