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.
Major Responsibilities
1. Access & Engagement
• Develop and maintain work plans, logbooks, and stakeholder engagement contact lists.
• Support coordination with government authorities and relevant stakeholders for approvals, NOCs, and foreign visitor clearances.
• Assist in arranging meetings with government counterparts and key stakeholders.
• Support maintenance of IRC acceptance and operational access in areas of implementation.
• Assist in stakeholder mapping, contact management, and development of access profiles.
• Support preparation, submission, tracking, and follow-up of official documentation, endorsements, and approvals.
• Assist in identification of accessible/inaccessible areas and preparation of access updates and sitreps.
• Collect, analyze, and share contextual and operational information to support access decision-making.
• Contribute to conflict sensitivity analysis and monitoring of contextual developments.
• Maintain regular liaison with government bodies and support relationship building based on trust and coordination.
• Ensure timely processing and tracking of all access-related documentation requirements.
April 2026
2. Safety & Security
• Identify, report, and support response to security incidents affecting staff, assets, and operations.
• Support implementation of security management systems under supervision of the SSBC Lead/Security Coordinator.
• Conduct basic assessments of offices, routes, and operational areas and report findings with recommendations.
• Maintain staff movement tracking systems and travel records.
• Share security updates through designated communication channels and groups.
• Assist in preparation of routine security reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and incident reporting.
• Maintain updated contacts with security focal points across programs and locations.
• Attend security coordination meetings as required.
• Support analysis and dissemination of security information to enable informed decision-making.
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and proper handling of security-sensitive information.
• Assist in organizing security briefings, refresher trainings, and simulation exercises (e.g., evacuation, emergency response scenarios).
• Support identification of risks and implementation of mitigation measures for safe working environments.
• Assist in processing Travel Request Forms (TRFs), visa follow-ups, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain records of staff travel, movements, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with IRC and government security and administrative requirements.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: SSBC – Lead Country office
Position directly supervises: SSBC – Lead Country office
Job Requirements:
A. Education:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field from a recognized university.
B. Work Experience:
2–3 years of work experience with an NGO/INGO would be an added value.
Ability to work under pressure in an unstable security environment. Able to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
Experience in training, capacity building and team building of staff.
C. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Ability and experience in coordinating with the government and partner organizations.
Excellent training, capacity-building, and team-building skills.
Strong coordination, communication, and capacity-building skills.
Flexibility to work in a diverse multicultural team with respect for Pakistani culture and norms.
Proven ability to live and work in an unstable, stressful, and insecure environment.
Excellent knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, excel, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong, creative problem-solving skills
D. External & Internal Coordination:
Attend all project cycle meetings currently implemented in the province and provide required SS&BC coverage/support.
Extend support to ensure business continuity and access for IRC programs.
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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