Humanitarian Access, Safety And Security Coordinator

IRC (International Rescue Committee)

Kabul, Afghanistan
Humanitarian access strategy
Security management systems
Crisis response planning
Lead the HASS department and set strategic priorities aligned with country program objectives, serving as primary advisor to the Country Director and SMT on security and humanitarian access risks

Job Summary

  • Lead the HASS department and set strategic priorities aligned with country program objectives, serving as primary advisor to the Country Director and SMT on security and humanitarian access risks.
  • Develop and execute country humanitarian access and acceptance strategies, guiding negotiations with authorities, communities, and relevant actors.
  • Lead the development and implementation of country HASS training and capacity building plans, promoting staff care, wellbeing, and duty of care practices.

Matching Summary

Lead the HASS department and set strategic priorities aligned with country program objectives, serving as primary advisor to the Country Director and SMT on security and humanitarian access risks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Humanitarian access strategy
  • Security management systems
  • Crisis response planning
  • Staff wellbeing promotion
  • Budget and resource management
  • Inter-agency coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Principled humanitarian engagement
  • Critical reflection and debate
  • Adaptability and resilience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Above 6 years’ experience in humanitarian safety, security, or access roles
  • Experience in conflict or high-risk environments
  • Proven experience managing security and/or access teams
  • Fluency in Dari and Pashto required
  • Strong English writing and reporting skills required

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