Security, Context and Access Advisor – North East

HI PRESENTATION

Outraged at the injustice faced by people with disabilities and by vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Humanity and Inclusion is an international, independent and impartial non-profit organisation that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, HI takes action and takes notice, to meet their basic needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For more information about the organisation: http://www.handicap-international.org

HI has offices in more than 55 countries and 2 HQ-based operational divisions:

• Humanitarian Action Division (DAH)
• Development Division (DAD)

HI is managing a large humanitarian program from four different hubs (South, Centre, North and North-East), along four main pillars:

1. Support to health partners (hospitals, care houses, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of comprehensive psychosocial support services ( psychosocial support, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;
2. Emergency response to the basic needs of vulnerable people affected by sudden crisis, through one-shot distributions of food baskets, household essential items and hygiene kits, and through the management of an adapted humanitarian coordination mechanism for emergency responses.
3. Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and urgent marking of hazardous areas;
4. 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 OF THE POSITION

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:

• Ensure regular follow-up and analysis of the political, military and security context and trends in the North-East
• Prepare and update relevant security documents and ensure the implementation of security procedures
• Provide specific briefings and trainings to international and national staff in the North-East
• Support the Area Coordinator in the negotiations to obtain access and the organisation of assessment visits in security-sensitive areas
• Maintain / expand HI’s network of security, context and access contacts, among local NGOs, international NGOs, local authorities and other relevant entities
• Support the Area Coordinator in the management of security incidents
• Build the capacity of the national team in charge of access
• Replace the Area Coordinator for security management during their absences (in case of need)

PROFILE SOUGHT

Education:

• A Bachelor degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Security Management. Middle Eastern Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or another relevant subject, is mandatory
• A Master’s degree in any of these fields is a strong asset

Experiences:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in field management, security management and/or context analysis in conflict contexts, preferably with humanitarian INGOs
• At least 2 years 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

Competencies:

• Knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory
• Knowledge of Arabic or Kurdish is a very strong asset

Personal qualities:

• Sound understanding of the main political, social, and cultural aspects of the Syrian context
• Strong IT skills, including the use of different communication devices, computers, GPS and mapping software
• 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

CONDITIONS

• Length of the contract: 9 to 12 months (renewable)
• Salary from 2750 € (gross) / month regarding the experience of the candidate
• Per-diem: 550€/month net
• Hardship allowance: 500€/month net
• Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday: 25 days per year
• R&R: 7 days every 8 weeks
• Accommodation: collective housing fully covered by Humanity & Inclusion