Humanitarian Access And Security Officer F

The Action Contre La Faim is hiring a Humanitarian Access and Security Officer.

Assist and advise the Field Coordinator;
Participate and advise on the management of the security of people and assets for ACF humanitarian programming;
Ensure communication between communities/partners and the organization on security issues;
Carry out trainings, field assessments and safety audit missions.

Objective 1: External Liaison

Activities:

Assist the Field Coordinator and/or Security & Access HoD for translation during meetings (internal/external);
Act as key focal point for interactions with local authorities;
Support on relevant documentation;
Proactively and autonomously reach out to external contacts;
Ensure communication with external interlocutors during field visits;
Participate in incident managements as they arise.

Objective 2 : Minimum Operational Safety & Security Standards

Activities:

Ensuring proper application of security measures, particularly with regard to field movements;
Supervise movement follow up with Radio Operator or similar position;
Coordinate purchase requisitions and interventions with the Logistics Department regarding base security requirements;
Ensure training of teams and base liaison officers;
Ensure that safety procedures relating to the movement of persons are properly observed;
Participate in the implementation of the security plans;
Track and maintain security equipment on the base;
Participate in the budgeting process of the project cycle management.

Objective 3 : Context Analysis & Field Assessments

Activities:

Collect continuously information on all aspects of security (notably through media monitoring) and consolidate the incidents database;
Report incidents as they arise;
Use available information to advise on the security of ACF operations;
Establish all necessary contacts, build up and maintain a network comprised of various actors in order to retain an up to date context understanding;
Participate in and/or conduct safety assessments prior to team deployment to new field areas.

Objective 4: Briefings and Trainings

Activities:

Participate to and eventually lead security, safety and access trainings for staff on base;
Give weekly security briefings to all staff and management as per requests;
Brief new employees and visitors on security rules;
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the dissemination and enforcement of security rules.

Objective 5: Crisis Management

Activities:

Participate to a crisis management team and to critical incidents management;
Participate and lead business continuity with base personnel in case of hibernation, evacuation and relocation;
Coordinate and facilitate medical evacuations in coordination with Coordination Office and external providers.

Diploma/ Education level:

Postgraduate degree and/or solid professional experience in positions of responsibility.

Required skills:

Remuneration: 986,580.00 Mtn (Gross Annual Income) and 13th Month paid in December (prorata depending on the starting date);
Benefits: Health insurance including partner and children (providing certificates); 2 days per month paid leaves.

File composition: CV, Letter of Motivation, NUIT, BI, certificates.

To be sent to (specify the title of the position in the email. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered).

Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by telephone for a technical test.

Note: The dossiers received will not be returned. Any application submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Contract duration: 6 months

Receiving base: Cabo Delgado

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@mz-actioncontrelafaim.org until 27/02/2023