Senior Humanitarian Access, Safety & Security Coordinator
Tripoli
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Tripoli
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Security and Safety
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
The Senior Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator (SHASC) is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), reporting to the Country Director, and managing the Humanitarian Access & Security Management Unit (HASU) for the Libya country program.
The SHASC will supervise the Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator (HASM), in collaboration with key programs and operations colleagues in Libya, to safely enable the delivery of essential services to women, men, and children inside Libya. She or he will develop and oversee the implementation of humanitarian access and security management systems and protocols in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, duty of care principles, and IRC’s strategy.
She or he will provide expert humanitarian access and security risk management advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office on building relationships with stakeholders, negotiating and mediating humanitarian access, contextual understanding, managing critical incidents, and providing timely advisories.
She or he will work closely with the CD, Deputy
Director of Programs (DDP), Deputy Director of Operations (DDO), Field
Coordinator (FC), and Program Coordinators (PC) to ensure that organizational
security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and
known to staff, and in line with global safety and security standards.
Working
closely with the CD and DDO, she or he will help maximize the effectiveness of
IRC’s activities in Libya by contributing to the design and ongoing adaptation
of programming to ensure it is contextually appropriate. Where applicable, she
or he will also provide guidance and support to partner organizations and
ensure the capacity building of IRC staff, incentive workers, and partners with
active hands-on collaboration.
Major
Responsibilities
Humanitarian
Access Management
-Develop and implement
humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts
in field sites throughout Libya
-Ensure humanitarian
access approaches are responsive to local context and include overarching
community engagement components
-Ensure that the IRC
field humanitarian access teams conduct principled and sustainable negotiations
with relevant actors in Libya in line with humanitarian principles,
humanitarian needs, duty of care principles, and the IRC’s strategy
-Work to ensure that
IRC, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted
-Work to encourage
stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are
safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities in Libya
-Provide technical input
and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic
areas, and regular assessment reviews for existing locations
-Assist in the continued
development of humanitarian access teams and activities across Libya
-Contribute in
developing and implementing guidelines for humanitarian access and
engagement with non-state actors articulating standard IRC policy and
guidance
-Oversee and advise on
the implementation and review of tailored acceptance strategies
-Maintain a high level
of preparedness vis-a-vis predicted contextual fluctuations operationally
and programmatically
-Enhance IRC image and
acceptance within the community and amongst stakeholders by providing
guidance on inclusive visibility strategies
-Work with appropriate
IRC units, including HR, to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up to
violations of IRC’s Code of Conduct, in addition to operational breaches
to humanitarian principles
Safety and
Security Risk Management
-Provide technical
support to the CD and Senior Management on all policies, procedures,
guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program
continuity in Libya
-Evaluate, review and
update the security management plans on a regular basis in compliance with
global safety and security standards and requirements
-Work with CD, DDO, Field
Coordinator, and members of the HASU to develop, consolidate and implement
operating procedures and contingency plans
-Maintain a network of IRC Security Focal Points at each field office and program site
-Evaluate, review and
update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and
residences in Libya and ensure that the practical preparations are in
place and known to all staff involved
-Conduct risk
assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences. Follow
up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security
standards
-Undertake continual
assessments of equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is
used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met
-Provide and implement
best possible solutions for use of equipment to facilitate communication
between staff, including here proposing safe alternative means of
communication and equipment
-Ensure safety and
security protocol, reporting mechanism, and capacity building initiative
account for gender-specific risks, staff profiles and background, and are sensitive
to local contexts
Networking and
Liaison:
-Maintaining a network of IRC security focal points in the country program as well as external professional contacts and counterparts
-Provide timely feedback on questions and technical assistance requests from country program team members
-Monitor and provide support and reporting on NGO field security initiatives as required
-Identify, create and maintain a network with NGO/UN and other humanitarian access and security specialists
-Facilitate regional NGO security coordination through networking, collaboration and coordination with humanitarian actors
Context Understanding
and Reporting
-Compile and submit regular
reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local
security contexts within the IRC’s area of operation.
-Submit daily contextual
updates as needed to the SMT and relevant field and program management
staff
-Work closely with IRC field
management teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up
with an official written report, which is then shared with relevant
stakeholders and filed appropriately. Ensure that final incident reports
are provided when IRC is closing the case
-Monitor the operating
environment in the region, identify new threats, assess IRC
vulnerabilities and recommend possible responses
-Coordinate regularly
with the Regional Safety & Security Director on safety and security,
and fulfill reporting requirements to the region
-Contribute to
local-level conflict sensitivity analysis and macro- level analysis of
trends within the Libyan conflict with the support of the Regional
Humanitarian Context Analyst
-Provide credible information and contextual understanding of localized and country-wide security situations and incidents along with appropriate advice to IRC field and program management staff
Training and
Capacity Building
-Provide a capacity development
plan with precise implementation plans in line with the regional
Humanitarian Access & Security Capacity Development Strategy
-Work closely with the
Regional Security Capacity Building Coordinator to identify learning and
development needs in the country program
-Provide regular
trainings for IRC staff on humanitarian principles and safety and security
preparedness. Training(s) may include Standard Operational Procedures; Humanitarian Negotiations; Contextual Understanding; Safety & Security Risk Management;
Incident Management & Reporting; etc.
-Liaise with partners to
assess capacity building needs and provide advice and support where
feasible and necessary
-Work with relevant
internal focal points to develop and review the information and on-boarding
package for new hires and visitors
Program Development:
-Participate in program design in close cooperation with the CD, DDO, and DDP
-Support program coordinator and field management staff in developing conflict-sensitive and contextually-appropriate approaches in Libya
-Participate in program review meetings and contribute to implementation plans to ensure the timely, safe, and secure delivery of IRC service to beneficiaries
-Advise program and field management teams on context-specific risks pertaining humanitarian access, safety, and security, and contribute to the development and implementation of mitigation measures and plans
Emergency
Preparedness and Response:
-Contribute to the development of country emergency preparedness plans
-As required, support and advise the SMT during humanitarian or security/safety emergencies
-Assist with the humanitarian access and security component (situation analysis and background information, security assessments) of the Emergency Response Team deployments in Libya
-Contribute to the development of operational and programmatic contingency plans that respond to different emergency scenarios
Staff Performance Management, Learning &
Development:
-Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies
-Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths of the team in Libya
-Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews
-Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions
-Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews
-Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly
-Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
-As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies
-Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions
-Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff
-Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment
-Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations
Key Working Relationships
Position
Reports to: Country
Director & Regional Safety & Security Director
Position directly Supervises: Security and Humanitarian Access Coordinator
Key Internal
Contacts:
Regional Learning & Development Coordinator; Regional Humanitarian Context Analyst
Country Program: Deputy Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Programs, HR Coordinator, Field Coordinators, Program Coordinators
Region/Global: Team members in security, partnership, public affairs, HR, supply chain, monitoring and evaluation, and others
Key External
Contacts:
INGO humanitarian access and security focal points
Relevant UN agencies: UNOCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, etc.
Relevant coordination forums, working groups, and clusters for Libya
Information sharing and analysis bodies: INSO, HAT, etc.
Community leaders and local powerbrokers
Job Requirements
Education: University degree in Business Management,
International Relations, Political Science, or related field, preferred.
Technical degree or certification in related field with significant applicable
experience.
Work Experience:
-A minimum of 6 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian security operations in the field
-Understanding of local context, dynamics, and access limitations related gender, disability, religion, tradition, and local norms.
-Knowledge in communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc. is a plus
-Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences
-Experience of gaining a precise and impartial understanding of local, regional and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur
-Regional experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated
Technical Skills:
-Proven experience as professional
and reliable manager (including management of people and projects)
-Highly skilled in
organizing large-scale, fast-paced, responsive field programs
-Situational awareness
and opportunity awareness
-Solid ability to
provide team-building, coaching, and development for staff as well as
encourage cross-functional collaboration and cooperation
-Exceptional
organizational and coordination skills
Demonstrated
Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
-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 is
essential
-Superior oral and
written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts
clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
-Experience of working
successfully with local stakeholders such as local and international NGOs,
government, etc. with sensitivity and diplomacy.
-Proven ability to
design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance
skills and adapt to changing program demands
Languages
Required/Preferred:
Fluency in spoken and
written English is required
Knowledge of Arabic language
is a plus
Computer/Other
Requirements:
-Full professional
competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to
Travel: 30-40% travel, primarily within Libya
Standards
of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles
outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation,
Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender
Equality: IRC is committed to
narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that
provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce
including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other
supportive benefits and allowances.
Attention Returning National Candidates: IRC strives
to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. We strongly encourage national or returning
national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a national of
the country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of
your home country and possess over two years of international work experience,
the Middle East & North Africa Region has introduced an attractive
remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return
flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation
allowance. Certain restrictions may apply.
Working Environment: The security level is 4 (Red) in Tripoli. Staff must comply with all IRC security policies and procedures applicable to international staff.
Shared housing in a guest house with modern amenities
will be provided. The position is unaccompanied.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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