Humanitarian Access Safety and Security Assistant · Minimum 1 year experience working in civilian, charitable foundation, or NGO organizations in Ukraine

Humanitarian Access Safety and Security Assistant | IRC - International Rescue Committee

Humanitarian Access Safety and Security Assistant

IRC - International Rescue Committee Ukraine National Speaks English, Ukrainian

Application deadline: April 01, 2026

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access Safety & Security Assistant (HASS Assistant) for its operations in Ukraine, based in Mykolaiv. This role involves supporting the implementation of safety and security management measures, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining relationships with local authorities and stakeholders. The HASS Assistant will also assist in monitoring security contexts and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This position is critical for ensuring the safety of IRC staff and the continuation of humanitarian activities in the region.

Candidate Requirements:

Ukrainian national

Higher education in a relevant subject preferred

Minimum 1 year experience in NGOs or charitable foundations in Ukraine

Experience with local stakeholders

Fluency in Ukrainian

Intermediate English reading skills

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. This role is open only for Ukrainian nationals

JOB OVERVIEW:

The IRC is seeking a Humanitarian Access Safety & Security Assistant (HASS Assistant) for its Ukraine operations based in Mykolaiv. The HASS Assistant will work with technical support from the Humanitarian Access and Security Department based in Kyiv, to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, are contextually appropriate and known to staff. The position is critical support for creating a strong network with all the actors in the area and maintaining excellent relations with the local authorities in the south region (Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson). Reporting to the HASS Officer, the HASS Assistant will support implementation of IRC Safety & Security management measures and contextual analysis to decision makers. S/he will support in providing humanitarian security and advice to the IRC staff based in Mykolaiv and Odesa The HASS Assistant will prioritize the humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, duty of care and the IRC’s strategy action plans for Ukraine in their work.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  Safety and Security Management

• Assist the HASS Officer in evaluating, reviewing and updating security management plans on a regular basis. Reference and ensure compliance to the IRC Security Management Framework within the SMP and all annexes.

• Contribute to the development, consolidation, and implementation of operating procedures and contingency plans.

• Manage all HASS related assets such as hibernation kits, IFAKs, satphones, and other items in guesthouses, vehicles, and office to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.

• Support the HASS Officer in conducting risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices, residences, accommodation, external venues, and new areas of program interventions. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

• Assist the HASS Officer on updating HASS related documentation (SOPs, Contingency Plans, Security briefing, S&S regulation memo, CONOPs, etc.)

• Monitor the local alarms in south region and disseminate alerts to IRC designated

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