Humanitarian Access & Safety Director

The Opportunity

The Humanitarian Access & Safety Director will lead context and risk assessment and analysis; facilitate programme access and continuity by providing reliable advice to teams; networking with relevant stakeholders; and developing and ensuring the implementation of policies and procedures which support the safe delivery of programme activities and are responsive to local context. It is essential for the Humanitarian Access & Safety Director to be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff across multiple teams which cultivates capacity and motivation, as well as with a range of external stakeholders. The postholder will line manage and support the country Safety & Security Manager

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years previous experience in a Humanitarian Access or Safety & Security role with an NGO, specifically in challenging or insecure environments, with sound knowledge of personnel and organizational safety issues, threat/risk assessment and context risk assessment.
• Expertise in current safety and security practices and issues affecting aid work globally.
• Excellent and demonstrable knowledge of international humanitarian law and principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information networks, and coordinate with country authorities, militias, donors, international organizations and local NGOs.
• Ability to balance demands of beneficiaries and stakeholders while maintaining appropriate safety advice and coordination.
• Experience of working in hostile environments. Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a highly stressful and challenging environment.
• Ability to formulate and communicate analysis of a changing security environment.
• Proven skills in concise and succinct report writing.
• Strong computer knowledge (Word, Excel, SPSS, Power point) is essential.
• Technical competency in field-based communications systems.
• Track record of training, managing and developing staff in safety principles and procedures.
• Fluent English and Arabic (speaking and writing) is essential.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children, in particular a good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.

Contract duration: 1-year renewable

Contract Type: National/ International

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents