The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
IRC Chad strategy
The IRC started operations in Chad in 2004 to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of refugees from Darfur to eastern Chad, with intervention in the Ouré Cassoni refugee camp. Assistance to Sudanese refugees has now expanded to the management of the ten camps in the East and one camp in the West with assistance to refugees and local communities in health, nutrition and water, hygiene and sanitation. In 2012, to respond to drought and food insecurity, IRC expanded its geographic coverage in the Guéra region. IRC is currently working in three health districts Mongo, Mangalmé and Melfi and is providing prevention and treatment of malnutrition to the local population. In May 2016, IRC opened an office in the Lac region to respond to the Boko Haram crisis. IRC implements assistance projects in health, nutrition as well as protection and response to gender-based violence.
IRC Chad is committed in its 2022-2024 Strategic Action Plan, to continue to provide essential humanitarian services in health, nutrition and protection / GBV, while improving the economic well-being and building the resilience of beneficiaries, especially women and girls. IRC Chad will continue to work with and closely support states actors/ Ministries for key areas of intervention so that IRC’s actions fit into national policies to ensure better ownership of actions taken towards.
Scope of work
IRC Chad currently seeking a Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator (HASC). The HASC will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s security policies are responsive to the context, advising on humanitarian access, analyzing security trends, and managing a team of security professionals.
Responsibilities
Facilitation of Humanitarian Access (25%)
• Facilitate the development of an access strategy and framework for the country program;
• Support the Security Foal Points (SFP) as well as program teams in the design of operational strategies for the opening of new project, including actor mapping and engagement strategies.
• Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities, non-State armed actors and other power brokers within the Chad;
• Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted.
• Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas.
Team Management and Internal/External Coordination (20%)
• Provide technical support and coordination to the Security Focal Points (SFPs) within the Country Program.
• Ensure that each dedicated safety and security staff member has a clear work plan with measurable objectives.
• Participate in Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings at country level and advise the group on security and access issues.
• Participate in internal project meetings (PCM).
Context Monitoring and Analysis (15%)
• Contribute to the strategic discussions with the country leadership team by providing continuous analysis of the security, economic and political context in the country.
• Identify the contextual trends that could potentially affect IRC operations in the country.
• Produce analysis of the likely scenarios in IRC areas of presence and advise the country team on how to adapt programs and operations accordingly.
• Compile and submit daily and monthly security reports as per IRC standard processes.
Operational Security and Incident Management (15%)
• Support IRC teams in the identification and management of the various safety and security risks inherent to their work.
• Ensure that IRC security protocols, procedures and plans are followed by all IRC staff members.
• Ensure that each safety or security incident is managed and reported in line with IRC procedures and ensure that the persons affected are supported in a sensible and respectful manner, including when confidentiality is required.
• Provide an analysis of the most significant incidents and provide recommendations to limit the likelihood and impact of future similar incidents.
• Advise operations teams on the best possible solutions for use of equipment to facilitate communication between staff, including here proposing safe alternative means of communication and equipment.
Training, Briefings and Orientations (15%)
• Develop a training plan that addresses the capacity building needs for teams.
• Organize and facilitate regular training for IRC staff on security awareness (level 1) for all staff members.
• Organize and facilitate regular training for IRC staff on security management (level 2) and humanitarian access for Security Focal points.
• In coordination with HR, coordinate the online training initiative for all staff members and for Security Focal Points.
• Ensure that each visitor and new staff member receives appropriate briefing and/or orientation on arrival.
Planning and Documentation (15%)
• In coordination with the Senior Management Team (SMT), pilot the design, the update and the dissemination of all security and access policies, procedures, plans and assessments within the Country program, including:
o The implementation and regular update of the Security Risk Assessments (SRA).
o The design and regular update of the Security Management Plans (SMPs), which include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans.
o The evaluation, review and update of hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC offices and residences within the country program.
o The design and regular update of briefing materials for visitors and new staff members.
Culture & ethics
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans.
• Lead with commitment, integrity, and accountability the “IRC Way” – Global Standards for Professional Conduct – and ensure adherence.
Requirements
• A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning and implementing complex tasks and projects.
• Understanding the humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific work linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
• Ability to carry out complex contextual analysis and identify developing trends.
• Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement and facilitate learning to a wide range of audiences.
• Regional experience preferred.
• Previous NGO security management an asset.
• Ability to work in both French and English is mandatory.
• Experience in Sahel is strongly preferred.
Standards for Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.