Humanitarian Access and Security Manager – Haïti At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, it acts and bears witness to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4,794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our structure. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, including to participate in the initial interviews. Find more information on the association: www.hi.org .

CONTEXT :

Present in Haiti since 2008, the organization implements projects on the following themes:

• Functional rehabilitation
• Economic inclusion
• Inclusive disaster risk management
• Humanitarian logistics
• Disability rights advocacy and inclusion
• Emergency responses (Cholera, internally displaced persons, Cyclones, Earthquakes, etc.).

The projects are implemented with many local partners including organizations of people with disabilities, in the departments of West, Lower North-West, North, North-East, South and South-East. Two operational bases are located in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes (opening of the base as part of the response to the August 2021 earthquake).

HI Haiti had a total budget of 4.4 million euros in 2024. The team is composed of 91 staff members (7 international and 84 national). The program is funded by the Belgian Development Cooperation (DGD), USAID/BHA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, ECHO, UNICEF, among others.

Accommodation in a shared guest house with wifi internet. The security situation is volatile, there are restrictions on movement, walking, driving, which can be revised depending on events. Despite everything, living conditions are good (restaurants, gyms, cultural activities, etc.).

Curfew at 6:00 p.m. and limited travel areas.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT

The security department is composed of a Humanitarian Access and Security Manager responsible for supervising and managing the security team, a security officer monitoring the evolution of the context by collecting information, and a liaison officer who guarantees the security of Atlas Logistique projects. Through focal points, NGO and civil society contacts, the security department provides an analysis of the security context on a daily basis. It provides both internal security training and carries out security assessment missions in hostile areas. HI is a member of the GTAH (Humanitarian Access Working Group) led by OCHA RCA and contributes to improving the humanitarian response in Haiti by supporting the collective efforts of the EHP (Humanitarian Country Team), the Inter-clusters and partners to establish and maintain humanitarian access.

POSITION CHALLENGES

The HASM’s role is to support the Program Director in security management in Haiti.

The aim is to facilitate the implementation of activities, while minimizing risks to HI personnel and property.

The HASM ensures that risk analyses, security frameworks, protocols and tools are in place, while supervising their correct and effective implementation. To this end, he/she is involved in the planning and monitoring of operations and plays a key role in incident management.

The HASM is also responsible for strengthening the analysis, dialogue and negotiation capacities of the HI teams so that populations can fully access humanitarian aid.

This position reports directly to the Program Director.

YOUR MISSION:

Main responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management : You lead your team by example by embodying HI values ​​and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You clarify strategic objectives and translate them into operational objectives for the team, organize operations, stimulate performance and facilitate problem solving. You support teams in developing their skills and ensure that a culture of safety is fostered within the program and that teams continue to develop professionally.

You support and coach team members, ensuring their professional development, commitment and compliance with HI’s policies and code of conduct.

Standards and Expertise: You contribute to the development, updating and implementation of HI’s security management system, ensure the implementation of HI’s security policies by adapting them, if necessary, to the local context. You contribute to the drafting and implementation of the program’s operational strategy.

Operational implementation: you monitor local, national and regional contexts in collaboration with colleagues in the region, strengthen HI’s acceptance and presence by consolidating relationships with key contacts and local stakeholders.

As the guarantor of operational security management, you carry out security assessments and formulate recommendations in order to guarantee the security of operations. You advise on security risks, resources, security frameworks and contribute to the drafting of project proposals.

You oversee incident and crisis management, ensuring a rapid and effective response, and carry out regular field visits.

You support the Country Manager in developing strategies to improve humanitarian access and lead negotiations with authorities and key stakeholders to open new geographic areas.

Emergency Preparedness: You lead emergency preparedness actions and, in the event of a crisis, adapt the team’s priorities in order to respond quickly and effectively to humanitarian needs.

Representation and Coordination: You represent HI in bilateral meetings with humanitarian and local actors, as needed. You develop and expand HI’s network of contacts with security specialists, international NGOs, UN agencies and local government entities.

Qualifications and skills:

• Fluency in English (fluency in French is an asset).
• Ability to work effectively in complex and pressured environments.

YOUR PROFILE:

For this position we are looking for proven experience in security management, humanitarian access and team management, as well as solid knowledge of security management systems, humanitarian policies and crisis management.

Your excellent communication and negotiation skills, your ability to influence and develop relationships at all levels will be necessary assets to succeed in the role.

You have good stress management and ability to respond to changing needs

You demonstrate initiative, creativity and sensitivity.

CONDITIONS :

At HI, the starting conditions are commensurate with your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation: https://hi.org/fr/travailler-chez-hi

• 12-month international contract ideally starting in February 2025;
• The international contract provides social coverage adapted to everyone’s needs:
  • Unemployment insurance collected only for EU nationals;
  • Retirement insurance;
  • Health coverage, repatriation, and welfare covered by HI and the employee;
• Salary : from €2,869 gross/month; depending on professional experience;
• Perdiem €1,017.08 and Hardship €500 paid in local currency on the ground;
• Paid leave : 25 days per year;
• R&R : 5 days every 8 weeks
• Conditions: individual accommodation
• If you are a resident in the country: local package.