Employer: Handicap International
Location: Ethiopia
Closing date 17 Feb 2021
Job Description:
Working along with the Emergency Preparedness Officer (from HQ) and supervising a Liaison Officer, the Humanitarian Access & Security Expert will ensure the security and access evaluation in order to identify the main physical, administrative and security constraints for HI to establish and launch operations in Tigray.
He/she will prepare the evaluation visit on the field, finalize a risks analysis for future HI intervention in the area, identify most the appropriate mitigation measures, security requirements and modalities/means to support the operational strategic definition, develop local contacts/connections to ensure acceptance and authorization clearance, and frame the security protocols of future HI operations in Tigray.
Responsibility 1: Contributes to HI’s understanding of the context of the Tigray region
• identifies key actors;
• identifies access obstacles and proposes solutions/recommendations ;
• follows the evolution of local, national, regional and international context;
• supports the diversification of information sources and capitalize information about key contacts;
• develops networking in order to gather and cross check information coming from the field;
• represents HI externally on security matters;
• ensures the development of local partnerships as necessary;
• contributes to recruitment and briefing of a national liaison officer.
Responsibility 2: Produces and updates the risk analysis of the Tigray region
• identifies dangers and threats to HI activities and personnel;
• identifies HI-specific vulnerabilities
• proposes risk mitigation measures for a potential HI intervention.
Responsibility 3: Operational security management of the assessment mission
• reports all incidents;
• ensures that the mission is in-line with HI’s security policy;
• follows up the application of security procedures, analyses and formalized lessons learnt ;
• participates to the planning and implementation of security procedures (tracking, communication, etc.);
• incident management support when needed;
• ensures regular reporting to HI HQ and HI Program Director;
• brief assessment colleagues and Ethiopia program director on security risks and guidance prior to mission.
PROFILE SOUGHT :
Qualification(s):
• University degree or equivalent experience in international relations, security, or humanitarian action
• HEAT certified
• Certificate in humanitarian negotiation
• Certificate in security management
Experience :
• Proven experience of developing and implementing security plans and analysis tools
• Proven experience of working in conflict-affected areas
• Incident Management experience
• Proven experience in producing of quality reports and documents, including maps
Skills :
• Good written and spoken English is essential
• Humanitarian negotiation skills
• Previous knowledge of the region and the context is preferred
Personal qualities:
• Ability to work under pressure and in response to changing needs
CONDITIONS :
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation.
We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.
• 1 month international contract ideally starting ASAP
• The international contract provides social coverage adapted to your situation
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2813€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem : 502€ net/month paid in the field
• Paid leaves : 25 days per year
• R&R : 1 day of R&R per month
• Housing : taken in charge by HI
If you are resident in the country: local package.
Location: Ethiopia
Closing date 17 Feb 2021
Job Description:
Working along with the Emergency Preparedness Officer (from HQ) and supervising a Liaison Officer, the Humanitarian Access & Security Expert will ensure the security and access evaluation in order to identify the main physical, administrative and security constraints for HI to establish and launch operations in Tigray.
He/she will prepare the evaluation visit on the field, finalize a risks analysis for future HI intervention in the area, identify most the appropriate mitigation measures, security requirements and modalities/means to support the operational strategic definition, develop local contacts/connections to ensure acceptance and authorization clearance, and frame the security protocols of future HI operations in Tigray.
Responsibility 1: Contributes to HI’s understanding of the context of the Tigray region
• identifies key actors;
• identifies access obstacles and proposes solutions/recommendations ;
• follows the evolution of local, national, regional and international context;
• supports the diversification of information sources and capitalize information about key contacts;
• develops networking in order to gather and cross check information coming from the field;
• represents HI externally on security matters;
• ensures the development of local partnerships as necessary;
• contributes to recruitment and briefing of a national liaison officer.
Responsibility 2: Produces and updates the risk analysis of the Tigray region
• identifies dangers and threats to HI activities and personnel;
• identifies HI-specific vulnerabilities
• proposes risk mitigation measures for a potential HI intervention.
Responsibility 3: Operational security management of the assessment mission
• reports all incidents;
• ensures that the mission is in-line with HI’s security policy;
• follows up the application of security procedures, analyses and formalized lessons learnt ;
• participates to the planning and implementation of security procedures (tracking, communication, etc.);
• incident management support when needed;
• ensures regular reporting to HI HQ and HI Program Director;
• brief assessment colleagues and Ethiopia program director on security risks and guidance prior to mission.
PROFILE SOUGHT :
Qualification(s):
• University degree or equivalent experience in international relations, security, or humanitarian action
• HEAT certified
• Certificate in humanitarian negotiation
• Certificate in security management
Experience :
• Proven experience of developing and implementing security plans and analysis tools
• Proven experience of working in conflict-affected areas
• Incident Management experience
• Proven experience in producing of quality reports and documents, including maps
Skills :
• Good written and spoken English is essential
• Humanitarian negotiation skills
• Previous knowledge of the region and the context is preferred
Personal qualities:
• Ability to work under pressure and in response to changing needs
CONDITIONS :
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation.
We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.
• 1 month international contract ideally starting ASAP
• The international contract provides social coverage adapted to your situation
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2813€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem : 502€ net/month paid in the field
• Paid leaves : 25 days per year
• R&R : 1 day of R&R per month
• Housing : taken in charge by HI
If you are resident in the country: local package.