Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Manager

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  • Kabul
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
About IRC (International Rescue Committee):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.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.Compliance with Policies:
  • Compliance with the IRC WAY (our standards for professional conduct) is a responsibility shared by all involved in delivering on the IRC's mission. We must abide by the IRC Way and Safeguarding Policies all the time.
  • The IRC has zero tolerance approach to the IRC Code of Conduct including safeguarding violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.
Job Description:The HASS Manager supports the implementation of humanitarian access, safety, and security systems across IRC operations in Afghanistan. The role provides operational leadership to ensure effective execution of security risk management measures, humanitarian access strategies, movement safety procedures, and physical security standards. The position contributes to safe and principled program delivery through contextual analysis, stakeholder engagement, staff capacity strengthening, and surge operational support. The HASS Manager provides delegated leadership support to the HASS Coordinator and ensures continuity of operational oversight when required.Security Risk Management and Planning
  • Conduct and update Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) for operational locations.
  • Support implementation and monitoring of Security Management Plans and Security Minimum Standards.
  • Provide operational security advice to Field Coordinators and program teams.
  • Conduct security assessments of offices, residences, and program sites.
Humanitarian Access and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support development and implementation of area-level humanitarian access and acceptance strategies.
  • Engage with community leaders, authorities, and humanitarian stakeholders to address access constraints.
  • Monitor access developments and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Support resolution of operational access incidents.
Radio Operations and Communications Oversight
  • Provide supervision and coordination of radio room operations and communication systems.
  • Ensure effective movement tracking procedures and communication protocols are implemented.
  • Monitor functionality of HF/VHF radios, satellite phones, and emergency communication equipment.
  • Support training and performance management of radio staff.
Guard Management and Physical Security Oversight
  • Provide technical supervision of guard forces and guards supervisors across IRC facilities.
  • Ensure implementation of access control procedures, patrol systems, and compound security standards.
  • Support performance monitoring of contracted security providers.
  • Conduct periodic facility security reviews and support mitigation actions.
Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
  • Produce regular security updates, incident reports, and contextual analysis.
  • Monitor trends affecting staff safety and program access.
  • Support development of security briefings and reporting tools.
Crisis Management and Preparedness
  • Provide surge support during security incidents, program expansion, or staffing gaps.
  • Support contingency planning including relocation and evacuation measures.
  • Participate in incident reviews and lessons learned processes.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
  • Support performance management and development planning.
  • Deliver training on security awareness, communication procedures, and humanitarian access.
  • Strengthen field security focal point structures.
Support to HASS Leadership
  • Support the HASS Coordinator in operational coordination of HASS functions.
  • Monitor implementation of departmental priorities and workplans.
  • Deputize the HASSC operations when delegated.
  • Contribute to planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
Coordination and Representation
  • Represent IRC in local security coordination forums and access working groups when required.
  • Maintain relationships with humanitarian actors and community stakeholders.
  • Support advocacy initiatives addressing operational constraints.
Key Working Relationships
  • Safety, Security, Humanitarian Access Coordinator
  • Field Coordinators
  • Program Coordinators
  • Logistics and Operations teams
  • Access and Security Working Groups
  • Community stakeholders and local authorities
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Security Management, Political Science, International Relations, or related field.
  • Minimum 4-5 years' experience in humanitarian safety, security, or humanitarian access roles with NGOs.
  • Experience working in conflict or high-risk environments.
  • Experience supervising staff or coordinating multi-location security operations.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and crisis response.
  • Strong operational leadership and decision-making ability
  • Humanitarian negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Risk analysis and contextual reporting capacity
  • Training facilitation and mentoring skills
  • Strong coordination and communication ability
  • Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto strongly
  • Strong English writing and reporting skills required.
  • Accountability and professionalism
  • Humanitarian diplomacy
  • Crisis response capability
  • Team development
  • Contextual awareness
  • Adaptability and resilience
Submission Guideline:For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Kabul-Afghanistan/Humanitarian-Access--Safety-and-Security-Manager_JR00002722applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process.Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.Submission Email:Refer to submission guidelineSimilar Jobs

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