The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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
Education
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
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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