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Dec 11, 2019

Security, Context and Access Advisor , Iraq

Employaer : Handicap International
Location: Iraq

Summary:

HI is managing a large humanitarian program from three different hubs (Beirut, North-West and North-East), along three main pillars:

1. Support to health partners (hospitals, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) and standalone psychosocial support services, through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;
2. Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and non-technical survey of hazardous areas;

3. Livelihoods assistance, with a combination of cash for work, vocational training, small grants for businesses and apprenticeships;

3. Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods).

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.


DESCRIPTION DE POSTE :

Under the line management of the Area Coordinator – North-East, and the functional management of the country-level Security, Context and Access Advisor, he/she will be in charge of:

• Ensuring regular follow-up and analysis of the political, military and security context and trends in his area of responsibility

• Preparing and supporting in the update relevant security documents and ensuring the implementation of security procedures;

• Providing specific briefings and trainings to international and national staff in the North-East

• Supporting the Area Coordinator in the negotiations to obtain access and the organisation of assessment visits in security-sensitive areas.

• Maintaining / expanding HI’s network of security, context and access contacts, among local NGOs, international NGOs, local authorities and other relevant entities.

• Supporting the Area Coordinator in the management of security incidents

• Building the capacity of the national team in charge of access

• Replacing the Area Coordinator for security management during their absences (in case of need).

PROFIL ATTENDU :
QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor or Master's degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Security Management. Middle Eastern Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or another relevant subject, is mandatory.


EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in field base management, security management and/or context analysis in conflict contexts, preferably with humanitarian INGOs

• At least 1 year of professional experience in a contemporary conflict context in the Arab world (Syria, Iraq, Yemen and/or Libya).

• Additional professional years in project, program and/or base management in different humanitarian settings and different intervention sectors are a strong asset

• Proven experience in producing quality reports and documents, including maps

• Experience in providing professional briefings and trainings is a strong asset


SKILLS:

• Languages: knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory; Knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish is a very strong asset.

• Capacity building and training skills

• MS Office

• Knowledge of context and security online sources

• Manage mapping software (QGIS)


PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Sound understanding of the main political, social, and cultural aspects of the context

• Strong IT skills, including the use of different communication devices

• Effective communication, analytical and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a multidisciplinary teamwork.

• Ability to work under high pressure, in a flexible way, with a great level of autonomy

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SPECIFICITES/PARTICULARITES DU POSTE :

CONDITIONS :
• Starting date: ASAP

• Length of the contract: 3 months with possible extension

• Salary starting from 2750 € (gross) / month, adjusted regarding the experience of the candidate

• Perdiem: 522,40 € (net)

• Hardship allowance: 250 € (net)

• Insurances: medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation

• Paid holiday: 25 days per year

• R&R : 5 days every 3 months

• Status: unaccompanied position

• Housing: collective housing fully covered by HI

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