Feb 22, 2024

Security and Humanitarian Access Coordinator - Central Africa Republic (M/F)

Hiring Organization: Croix-Rouge Française (  French Red Cross )
Job location: Central Africa Republic - Bangui
Closing date17 Mar 2024


As a major player in the social and solidarity economy, the French Red Cross manages a network of more than 600 establishments and services in the health, medico-social and training sectors. It is also the head of 12 regional health and social training institutes.

Internationally, the FIU operates in 16 countries alongside National Societies and 2 regional platforms (PIRAC and PIROI), on the following themes: Health and Disaster Risk Management.

As in the professions it develops and implements in France, the French Red Cross internationally places all its missions in a sustainable humanitarian action plan. This translates into an articulation of emergency, post-emergency, post-crisis and reconstruction activities aimed at maximum efficiency. The aim is to carry out actions with lasting effects and to enable populations to regain their full autonomy.

Our association also wants to strengthen its presence and promote its priority commitments within the International Movement.

By joining us, you will share our commitment and ethics and develop your skills.

The French Red Cross (CRF) has been operational in CAR since 2004. In partnership with the host national society, the Central African Red Cross (CRCA), the FIU is mainly involved in the following areas:

The provision of care: initial and continuing paramedical training, strengthening of health systems, fight against communicable diseases (HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, etc.) and non-communicable diseases (malnutrition), maternal, newborn and child health, community health, psychosocial support.
Public health: access to drinking water and sanitation, hygiene promotion, waste management, food security, agricultural development and livestock.
Ad hoc crisis management, according to needs on the ground: emergency response to crises and recovery (population displacement, etc.).

The FIU's strategy in the Central African Republic is, in partnership with the Central African Republic, to contribute to reducing the structural causes of the vulnerabilities of the populations of Bangui and Mambéré Kadei, and to respond to the specific needs related to crises through the development of integrated interventions that meet the essential needs of the populations, while providing technical assistance to the authorities in the fight against HIV-AIDS and TB.

The Central African Red Cross (CRCA)

Together with the French Red Cross, the CRCA coordinates with state health authorities at national, regional and local level. The anchoring of the CRCA in the communities makes it possible to optimize relations with local authorities. This anchoring includes the network of volunteers, which also ensures the sustainability of the project's activities, even after the end of the project.

Post

General mission of the DMI:

Under the responsibility of the Head of Delegation based in Bangui, the Security and Humanitarian Access Coordinator is responsible for:

Contextual analysis: carry out permanent monitoring of the political and security situation in the country and the areas of intervention of the CRf in particular, in order to determine the risks to which the CRf exposes itself through its presence and activities.
The development and updating of a risk management strategy to reduce the probability of occurrence of incidents and their impact if necessary (including crises)
The development of tools for managing and complying with safety/security rules.
Coordination and internal organization in terms of monitoring rules, disseminating information and following processes

MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Mission 1: Ensures the management of security and safety within a defined
perimeter Mission 2: Ensures monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Mission 3: Participates in good partnership relations and the development of National
Societies Mission 4: Ensures the effective and dynamic direction and animation of his/her team

REPORTING AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reporting Link: Ensured by the Head of Delegation
Operational Link: Ensures the direct management of the security assistant based in Bangui as well as the functional management of the security assistant based in Berberati.

Collaborates internally with:

the Safety-Security-Support Referent (RSSS) of the head office, functional
manager of the various coordinators, site and project managers

Collaborates externally with:

the Red Cross Movement (CRCA, ICRC, IFRC, CRN, CRQ), INSO, INGOs, UN Agencies and all other partners and institutional and informal actors.

Join

You want to join a large association that works daily with vulnerable people!

You are looking for meaning and want to flourish within a company that is committed and values-driven.

You give importance to the principles and values defended and upheld by the French Red Cross (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Volunteering, Unity, Universality)

JOIN!!!


Desired start date: February 2024

Information related to the position

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Type of status: expatriate
Type of contract: fixed-term contract under French law/precariousness bonus paid at the end of the contract Salary: salary range, according to the classification of the position on the CRf grid and according to the candidate's
experience End-of-year bonus: equivalent to a 13th month pro-rata to the time of presence Perdiem: daily perdiem which varies depending on the country
Leave: 5 weeks of paid leave/year and 21 days of recovery – Airfare 100% covered by the CRf for home/mission travel for 6-month
leave Health coverage: CFE + MSH mutual insurance (100% covered) – 75% covered by the CRf
MedEvac insurance/repatriation: YES
Other insurance: provident (death and disability)

Summary
Location: Bangui - CAR
Duration: 5 months (renewable)
To be filled: February 2024

The French Red Cross reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline for advertising and the submission of applications. Thank you for your understanding.

If we do not contact us further within 3 weeks, please assume that we will not respond favourably to your application.

Female applications encouraged.

Online Training:

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement, we invite you to take two online training courses, free and accessible to all. Completion of these trainings is a plus in your application: W.O.R.C. (World of Red Cross and Red Crescent): this training addresses topics such as the origin and history of the Movement, its fundamental principles, the emblem, the International Federation, the ICRC and National Societies. Stay Safe, on the other hand, aims to develop a common culture of safety management within the Movement. You can find these courses on the IFRC Learning Platform: https://ifrc.csod.com/client/ifrc/default.aspx

Mandatory Job Requirements

Initial and/or continuing training in safety and security (humanitarian specialization) and/or university training in international relations / geopolitics / security 3 years of experience in the role of safety & security
manager in the humanitarian sector and carrying out significant
actions Perfect command of the French language, both oral and written, is mandatory
Knowledge of communication technologies including HF, VHF, mobile and satellite
Theory and practice of 4x4 and off-road driving (International Driving Permit)
Demonstrate good physical endurance, as the distances required to travel by car are long and the conditions are relatively difficult during frequent field
supervision visits Ability to withstand pressure in a volatile
safe environment Taste for teamwork and interculturality.
Diplomacy
Rigour

Skills Appreciated

Proficiency in the Office pack (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), networking (G-Suite/Google Workspace)
Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement (functioning, mandates, etc.) is an asset Knowledge of Central Africa and Sango is an asset


Prerequisite

Passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of scheduled
departure Up-to-date vaccination record / fitness to travel
Full vaccination schedule required