RAI US Safety and Security Roving Manager At International Rescue Committee

Job Overview:

At this time, IRC Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) department is mobilizing staff to support the U.S. Government in resettlement of tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan, Ukraine and other places of origin. RAI US Safety and Security Manager will be responsible for providing in person and remote surge support to RAI US offices, US representative offices, OfR offices and all other places where we work across the RAI US area of operation (AoO). These responsibilities will include the following duties:

• Plan and organize field travel to relevant RAI US offices, representative offices, OfR offices or other places where we work across the US AoO to provide scheduled or ad-hoc surge support, including but not limited to immediate incident response, in person training support and assessment or evaluation related work.
• Conduct security risk assessments, review, draft and distribute safety and security plans and other mandatory or ad-hoc safety and security related documentation for all RAI US offices, representative offices, OfR offices and places where we work across the RAI US AoO.
• Support offices with establishing lines of communication with local host government support functions including but not limited to ambulance services, fire departments and law enforcement functions.
• Maintain lines of communication with all RAI Operations Management Staff and/or Safety and Security Focal Points across the US AoO. Including maintaining dedicated security focal point (SFP) staff lists, SFP onboarding and training needs inventory.
• Develop and deliver safety and security risk management trainings to all RAI Operations Management Staff, SFPs, RAI staff or volunteers across the US AoO.
• Provide in person or remote immediate response to safety and security incidents which occur at RAI US RAI offices, representative offices, OfR offices or other places where we work across the RAI US AoO.

Job Requirements:

• At least 4+ years of safety and security related professional experience; preferably with refugee services and in a non-profit or social service environment
• At least 4+ years of experience in humanitarian emergency response
• At least 4+ years of progressive security risk management experience
• Undergraduate degree in security, non-profit management, or others related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with deadlines and lead multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural work environment
• Fluency in English, written and spoken
• A US driver’s license and complete COVID-19 vaccination is required for the position.
• The holder of the position must be a U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen.

Working Environment:

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• The manager is expected to be traveling to program sites up to 40% of the contract duration

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at$5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.