Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator, NDjamena, Chad

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Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator, NDjamena, Chad Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Country: Chad City: N'Djamena Office: IRC N'Djamena, Chad 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. IRC chad strategy The IRC started operations in Chad in 2004 to respond to the humanitarian crisis caused by the influx of refugees from Darfur to eastern Chad, with intervention in the Ouré Cassoni refugee camp. Assistance to Sudanese refugees has now expanded to the management of the ten camps in the East and one camp in the West with assistance to refugees and local communities in health, nutrition and water, hygiene and sanitation. In 2012, to respond to drought and food insecurity, IRC expanded its geographic coverage in the Guéra region. IRC is currently working in three health districts Mongo, Mangalmé and Melfi and is providing prevention and treatment of malnutrition to the local population. In May 2016, IRC opened an office in the Lac region to respond to the Boko Haram crisis. IRC implements assistance projects in health, nutrition as well as protection and response to gender-based violence. IRC Chad is committed in its [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] Strategic Action Plan, to continue to provide essential humanitarian services in health, nutrition and protection / GBV, while improving the economic well-being and building the resilience of beneficiaries, especially women and girls. IRC Chad will continue to work with and closely support states actors/ Ministries for key areas of intervention so that IRC's actions fit into national policies to ensure better ownership of actions taken towards. Scope of work IRC Chad currently seeking a Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator (HASC). The HASC will be responsible for ensuring the organization's security policies are responsive to the context, advising on humanitarian access, analyzing security trends, and managing a team of security professionals. Main responsibilities Facilitation of Humanitarian Access (25%) Facilitate the development of an access strategy and framework for the country program; Support the Security Foal Points (SFP) as well as program teams in the design of operational strategies for the opening of new project, including actor mapping and engagement strategies. Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities, non-State armed actors and other power brokers within the Chad; Work to ensure that IRC, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted. Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas. Team Management and Internal/External Coordination (20%) Provide technical support and coordination to the Security Focal Points (SFPs) within the Country Program. Ensure that each dedicated safety and security staff member has a clear work plan with measurable objectives. Participate in Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings at country level and advise the group on security and access issues. Participate in internal project meetings (PCM). Participate in external security-related meetings (UNDSS, INSO, OCHA, CMCoord, etc.); Maintain regular

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