Humanitarian Access, Safety, Security & Liaison Officer

What we offer:

• Work in project for International Rescue Committee - global humanitarian organization to help refugees and people displaced as a result of the war in Ukraine
• Attractive salary
• Employee benefits

Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of Ukrainian is also desirable
• Education: Graduation from a higher education facility in a relevant subject is preferred, however secondary eduction and significant professional experience will be considered
• Demonstrable experience of civilian, non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs, having understaken planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field
• Experience of obtaining information on local, national, and international development, and providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur (both written and verbal)
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the HASSM in providing technical support to the Emergency Response Team on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity
• Support the HASSM in evaluating, reviewing and updating the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC sites in Poland and ensure that practical preparations are in place and known to all relevant staff
• Implement best possible solutions for use of equipment to facilitate communication between staff, including proposing safe alternative means of communication and equipment
• Support the HASSM in ensuring safety and security protocols, reporting mechanisms, and capacity building initiatives account for gender-specific risks, staff profiles and background, and are sensitive to local contexts
• Work to encourage stakeholders to collaborate with IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and given permission to continue humanitarian activities in Poland
• Liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO security staff, security forces, local community stakeholders, local authorities

The offer is for temporary work.