Job ID
28991
Job Title
Humanitarian Access and Acceptance Manager
To work for
Action Against Hunger
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Objective 1: Collect, analyze and disseminate the security and context evolution information.
collection of information.
-Create and maintain a network of contacts (INGOs and NNGO Embassies, Civil Society, etc.)
-Follow up the international, national and local media.
Systematic organization of the security and context evolution security information, particularly the one related to the one that could affect the ACF ; Spain mission.
-Keep an incident data base.
-Create and maintain a mapping representation system of the security and context evolution information.
-Prepare reports and/or make presentations on security context analysis and (in)security developments.
-Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
representation.
-Assist to the regular and ad hoc meetings related to security (UNDSS, OCHA).
-Organize and conduct security meetings with relevant actors in the intervention area.
-Meet and inform local stakeholders to promote ACF Spain values and principles as part of the acceptance strategy.
information analysis.
-Analyse the security data base in order to anticipate the possible evolution of the conflict as well as the tendencies related to the risks.
-Analyse the information collected and put them in perspective with the evolution of the context.
-Collect and analyse security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments.
dissemination of information.
-Update the Log Coordinator and rest of relevant coordinators about the security situation.
-Update the mission team with the most relevant security related information.
-Prepare a weekly, monthly and year security report related to the evolution of context and incidents.
Prepare and disseminate the relevant security alerts and warnings.
Objective 2: Elaborate, promote and manage Action Against Hunger Operational Humanitarian Access and Acceptance Strategy
-Develop and follow up area-level access and acceptance strategies in collaboration with Action Against Hunger teams
-Support the development, roll-out, utilization and flexible application of global technical and operational guidance and materials related to humanitarian access, acceptance, negotiation and associated topics.
-Ensure access and acceptance related analysis, plans, issues and incidents are conducted and documented.
-Map, plan, and coordinate systemic ongoing engagement with all key stakeholders by respective Action Against Hunger staff, as it related to humanitarian access.
-Advise and support on key subject areas such as acceptance, humanitarian principles, humanitarian negotiation, humanitarian-military relations and engagement with armed groups.
-Share cross-context learning with field and management colleagues across the organization and contribute to a community of practice and culture of learning for humanitarian access.
Objective 3: Evaluate, mitigate and follow up the security related risks
-Monitor and evaluate on a regular basis the security risks within the mission
-Evaluate the risks of the locations where ACF Spain is working (included premises and programs).
-Propose the specific security rules for the mission, bases and activities in order to reduce the risk identified.
Take the necessary measures for the reduction of the exposure to the threats and the impact.
-Support the heads of project for the identification of the relevant actors important for the security management in the areas of work
-Validate staff field movement from security point of view. Work closely with the other departments on monthly and weekly
-planning of staff movement and travel to the field
In case of incidents, prepare or support the preparation of incident reports and transfer them to the relevant persons in the mission and HQ. Will also oversee the follow up of the incident in the decisions and recommendations.
-Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
-Plan security for special and high-risk events
Objective 4: Train and sensitize the team on security issues
-Train the team (national and international) in security related issues according to their responsibilities, keeping particularly in mind the acceptance strategy.
-Brief and debrief the team on security related issues
Objective 5: Implementation update and constant follow up of the security management tools
-Prepare a security plan according to the methodology and formats described in the AAH; Spain Logistics Kit.
-Assure the constant monitoring and follow up of the security plan
-Make sure the security plan is known by all staff in accordance to their profile
-Make sure the plan is always updated and validated (duty of care).
-Order security-related supplies and equipment as needed.
-Assist in emergency management and contingency planning.
collection of information.
-Create and maintain a network of contacts (INGOs and NNGO Embassies, Civil Society, etc.)
-Follow up the international, national and local media.
Systematic organization of the security and context evolution security information, particularly the one related to the one that could affect the ACF ; Spain mission.
-Keep an incident data base.
-Create and maintain a mapping representation system of the security and context evolution information.
-Prepare reports and/or make presentations on security context analysis and (in)security developments.
-Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
representation.
-Assist to the regular and ad hoc meetings related to security (UNDSS, OCHA).
-Organize and conduct security meetings with relevant actors in the intervention area.
-Meet and inform local stakeholders to promote ACF Spain values and principles as part of the acceptance strategy.
information analysis.
-Analyse the security data base in order to anticipate the possible evolution of the conflict as well as the tendencies related to the risks.
-Analyse the information collected and put them in perspective with the evolution of the context.
-Collect and analyse security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments.
dissemination of information.
-Update the Log Coordinator and rest of relevant coordinators about the security situation.
-Update the mission team with the most relevant security related information.
-Prepare a weekly, monthly and year security report related to the evolution of context and incidents.
Prepare and disseminate the relevant security alerts and warnings.
Objective 2: Elaborate, promote and manage Action Against Hunger Operational Humanitarian Access and Acceptance Strategy
-Develop and follow up area-level access and acceptance strategies in collaboration with Action Against Hunger teams
-Support the development, roll-out, utilization and flexible application of global technical and operational guidance and materials related to humanitarian access, acceptance, negotiation and associated topics.
-Ensure access and acceptance related analysis, plans, issues and incidents are conducted and documented.
-Map, plan, and coordinate systemic ongoing engagement with all key stakeholders by respective Action Against Hunger staff, as it related to humanitarian access.
-Advise and support on key subject areas such as acceptance, humanitarian principles, humanitarian negotiation, humanitarian-military relations and engagement with armed groups.
-Share cross-context learning with field and management colleagues across the organization and contribute to a community of practice and culture of learning for humanitarian access.
Objective 3: Evaluate, mitigate and follow up the security related risks
-Monitor and evaluate on a regular basis the security risks within the mission
-Evaluate the risks of the locations where ACF Spain is working (included premises and programs).
-Propose the specific security rules for the mission, bases and activities in order to reduce the risk identified.
Take the necessary measures for the reduction of the exposure to the threats and the impact.
-Support the heads of project for the identification of the relevant actors important for the security management in the areas of work
-Validate staff field movement from security point of view. Work closely with the other departments on monthly and weekly
-planning of staff movement and travel to the field
In case of incidents, prepare or support the preparation of incident reports and transfer them to the relevant persons in the mission and HQ. Will also oversee the follow up of the incident in the decisions and recommendations.
-Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
-Plan security for special and high-risk events
Objective 4: Train and sensitize the team on security issues
-Train the team (national and international) in security related issues according to their responsibilities, keeping particularly in mind the acceptance strategy.
-Brief and debrief the team on security related issues
Objective 5: Implementation update and constant follow up of the security management tools
-Prepare a security plan according to the methodology and formats described in the AAH; Spain Logistics Kit.
-Assure the constant monitoring and follow up of the security plan
-Make sure the security plan is known by all staff in accordance to their profile
-Make sure the plan is always updated and validated (duty of care).
-Order security-related supplies and equipment as needed.
-Assist in emergency management and contingency planning.
Qualifications
- Master degree or an equivalent in a field that is relevant to the position
- International Humanitarian Law, Security management, Logistics, Disaster Risk Management, Duty of Care, Compliance.
- 3 to 5 years, Verbal and written communication skills, Professional personal presentation, Customer service orientation, Information management, Organizing and planning, Attention to detail, Initiative, Reliability, Stress tolerance
- International Humanitarian Law, Security management, Logistics, Disaster Risk Management, Duty of Care, Compliance.
- 3 to 5 years, Verbal and written communication skills, Professional personal presentation, Customer service orientation, Information management, Organizing and planning, Attention to detail, Initiative, Reliability, Stress tolerance
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Humanitarian sector knowledge: required
- Action Against the Hunger knowledge: Preferable
- Languages: upper intermediate level of English and Arabic are compulsory
- Mobility (national/ international): Based in Damascus with the possibility to travel within and outside of Syria
- Action Against the Hunger knowledge: Preferable
- Languages: upper intermediate level of English and Arabic are compulsory
- Mobility (national/ international): Based in Damascus with the possibility to travel within and outside of Syria
Salary and Benefits
Contract period: 6 months renewable base on Action Against Hunger fund and performance.
Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
Duty station: Damascus
- Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
- Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
Duty station: Damascus
- Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
- Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
About us
An international Non-governmental, Neutral and independent Humanitarian Organization, which combat to deliver humanitarian assistance in the crises areas all over the world.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Feb 10, 2022
Expiry Date
Mar 12, 2022
CV Language
English