Hybrid (frequent travel within the department and possible national/international travel)
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Humanitarian access strategy planning
Staff safety training and facilitation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access and Security Officer for their operations in Colombia. This role involves ensuring security and access for vulnerable communities, managing risks, and providing training to staff and partners, with a focus on humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas
Job Summary
The role serves as the primary security focal point to support program teams in achieving and maintaining access to vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities include conducting security risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and providing training on standard operating procedures to staff and local partners.
The position requires frequent travel within Norte de Santander and potential international travel up to 40% to monitor operations and manage security incidents.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access and Security Officer for their operations in Colombia. This role involves ensuring security and access for vulnerable communities, managing risks, and providing training to staff and partners, with a focus on humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Security risk assessment and mitigation
Humanitarian access strategy planning
Staff safety training and facilitation
Incident response and reporting
Context analysis for security operations
Nice-to-have
English language proficiency
Experience with satellite communications
Gender and diversity risk analysis
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to work in dynamic field environments
Key Requirements
1-3 years experience in humanitarian NGOs
Professional degree in social sciences or humanities