Background of IRC:
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in eight regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
Job Overview
Under the direct supervision of Gambella Field Coordinator, The Humanitarian Access Safety and Security Officer (HASSO) is responsible for facilitating the safety and security of IRC personnel and assets and will be responsible for monitoring, planning, assessing, and keeping up to date the security situation of the operation area (Gambella Region). The HASSO is expected to know local languages, excellent understanding of local context and ability to analyze it.
The position holder must directly report and provide DSR to the IRC’s Gambella Field Coordinator (FC) and will receive technical guidance from Country Safety and Security Manager/ Coordinator at Addis based IRC’s Security Unit.
Major key Responsibilities:
Network & Access
Planning and Documentation
Information and Analysis
Trainings and Briefings
Building safety
Monitoring, Analysis, and Incident Management:
Other tasks as required assigned
The Direct supervisor/ technical supervisor or Field coordinator shall assign other duties and responsibilities other than listed above based on the needs or necessities for attainment of IRC objectives or operation at field level.
Gender Equality and Protection:
The position holder is expected to contribute to the IRC’s global agenda of gender equality at workplace and in programming. This could mean making the right decision using gender lens during recruitment, promotion, termination, and other actions. Contribute to a workplace that is inclusive for all staff and avoid any form of discrimination. Play good role to support the field office and country office by sharing any related concerns timely or suggesting best ways to attain equality and protection sensitive work environment (The IRC Way).
Interpersonal Skills
Key Working Relationships:
Reports to: Field Coordinator
Supervision: Field Coordinator with technical supervision by Safety and Security Manager