Addis Ababa
International Rescue Committee - IRC
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC Ethiopia began its operation in 1999/2000. Currently IRC Ethiopia is operating in eight regional states and implements through direct programming and through local and international partnerships. Currently the IRC Ethiopia is implementing WASH/EH, ERR, Health, Economic Recovery Development, Education, Child Protection and ECCD projects responding to the needs of refugees, host community and or IDPs. With an annual budget more than US $50 million, IRC’s programs are supported by more than 1,200 staff and over 1,700 incentive workers. Job Overview/Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Country Director and technical supervision (Management in Partnership) of Regional Safety & Security Director, the Senior Security and Access Coordinator will be responsible for overall security matters and access aspects of IRC Country program in Ethiopia. The major focus of this role is to enable the country program and its staff to securely and safely deliver programs in a complex environment, and to proactively identify and address deficiencies and risks. The position will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of the country program and will contribute in the growth of IRC’s overall profile and portfolio in the country by devising and employing efficient and effective strategies and policies for ensure operational continuity and quality delivery of programs. Major Responsibilities: The Senior Security and Access Coordinator will perform major responsibilities outlined under three key areas below: Safety & Security Promote the development of appropriate security information networks relevant to all IRC teams working in EthiopiaResponsible to be a full and active part of Country Senior Management discussions on programs, strategies, operationsMake strategic input to Programs and Grants in designing new programs and project proposals to donors Support managers/teams in collecting and disseminating relevant security information thus enabling line management to manage security and safety effectively. This includes the security level and its implicationAct as a close advisor to CD on context and security analysis in order to help decision makingSupport staff in methods ensuring security information is recorded and analyzed regularly, and help management provide regular, concise and clear written security updatesProvide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new IRC programs in new geographic areas, and regular assessment reviews for existing locations.Make sure that at least once a year, a dedicated meeting is organized at SMT level to discuss IRC risk appetite for each location.Work with SMT, Technical Coordinators and the Grants team to ensure security budgets and staffing levels are in alignment with the assessed levels of risk in each location. Attend relevant security meetings led by the Security CoordinatorDesign and deliver security management training to all field office senior staff and security focal pointsDesign and supervise the implementation of awareness training strategy for all staff, and SMTUndertake regular program site assessments of IRC new locations or existing program facing context changeMonitor the Review of the security plans and policies by the Security CoordinatorMaintain an updated list and contacts with focal points across the programsLiaise with other agency security focal points, including NGOs, UN and local authorities concerned for security related issuesDevelop weekly security update and progress reports for submission to Country Director and Regional Safety & Security DirectorMaintain confidentiality, impartiality and neutrality in all aspects of security arrangementsDevelop periodic context analysis (internal and external) including: incident maps, stakeholder analysis, review of existing security management arrangements and capacity assessment Crisis Preparedness and Response: Coordinate with Program and Operational departments to develop operational and programmatic contingency plans that respond to identified crisis scenarios. Build capacity of in-country Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT) as well as Safety and Security Management Teams (SSMTs – Field Based). Maintain up-to-date evacuation plan for international staff Ensure that the Security Contingency plan is taken up to date by the Security Coordinator and perfectly implementedIn case of severe incident involving death of staff, kidnapping, massive extraction or evacuation of staff: directly contact the RSSD to develop an action plan in link with the Sop Critical incident management.Make sure that the proof of life document are up to date and stored in a safe wayParticipate in global working groups around Duty of Care topics where relevant and possible with workloads Access/Liaison Build relationship with multiple local stakeholders, formal and informal, govt and community, connecting with opposing armed groups (if possible). Develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts in field sites throughout Ethiopia Train and guide the field coordinators on access and acceptance strategies With Emergency Response Coordinator, is responsible for developing country wide access strategy for emergenciesEnsure humanitarian access approaches are responsive to local context and include overarching community engagement components.Work to ensure that IRC, its mission, and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted.Compile and submit regular reports that track incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within the IRC’s area of operation.Pro-actively collaborate with key members of the leadership, operations and program leads to ensure that the humanitarian access and security management strategies are appropriately aligned with response priorities across all locations.Implementing access/negotiations training in all field sites Works closely with the program team to do the follow up of the SAP goals and to identify new areas of work Do actor mapping for each field sites and updates them regularly Work closely with the Field Coordinators to understand the local dynamic and the potential impact/opportunities for programsMaintain a network of IRC security focal points in the country program as well as with external professional contacts and counterparts. Apart from the above-mentioned responsibilities, the post holder will also carry out any other relevant task assigned by the supervisor in consultation with the post-holder. Key Working Relationships: Position Directly Reports to:           Country Director Position directly supervises:             Security & Safety Coordinator Indirect Reporting (MiP):                Regional Safety & Security Director Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal:         Field teams and field team leadership, Program’s team, Grants and Partnerships Department, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, Govt. Liaison, IT, External:        Other INGOs Safety & Security, Police, Government Security Agencies, HINGO, UNDSS, multiple local stakeholders, formal and informal, community leaders, armed actors.