Humanitarian Access & Security Officer / Liaison Officer in Handicap international

 HUMANITARIAN ACCESS & SECURITY OFFICER / LIAISON OFFICER 

COUNTRY:  Ukraine 

REPORTS TO:   Humanitarian Access & Security Manager / Area Manager 

LOCATION:  Mykolaiv 

GENERAL MISSION 

 In collaboration with the Country HAS Manager and the Area HAS Manager, the Humanitarian Access & Security Officer (HASO)'s role is to contribute to ensuring the security of HI staff and assets and to develop as much as possible HI's access to vulnerable populations in its intervention area. In addition, the HASO has the responsibility to help in liaising with local stakeholders in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa oblasts.  

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES  

Mission 1. Field assessment:  

1. Escorting missions covering Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa oblasts, including assessing of main, alternative, evacuation roads and the possibility of passing, safe places, assessing and checking the availability of medical facilities, as well as basic shelters, compiling the list of representatives of local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the civil-military administration. 

2. Daily context evolution monitoring.  

3. Following up on implementations of security standards during field missions 

4. Daily support of HI’s teams activity including Atlas and EORE. 

5. Preparing exploratory visits and opening new areas  

6. Support HI operations, providing security assessment and recommendations.  

 Mission 2. Standards and Expertise:  

1. Ensures the implementation of the HI security policy, operational guide and new security guidelines issued by the headquarters, Country HAS Manager. 

2. Develops a learning system based on experiences and lessons learned in the area. 

3. Supports the development, update and implementation of HI's security system in the area (procedures, documents and tools). 

4. Take the lead in incident management of Mykolaiv base including air alarms, movement tracking and other possible risks or threats 

     

Mission 3. Strengthening the acceptance of the HI program in the area: 

1. Monitors and analyzes the evolution of the local and regional context. 

2. Develops the network by supporting the diversification of information sources and by capitalizing on the information of key contacts. 

3. Reinforces as much as necessary the level of acceptance of HI in the different intervention areas. 

    

Mission 4. Management of operational security and safety:  

1. Produces security analyses and recommendations; and participates in the planning of operations and the resulting security framework. 

2. Provides advice and guidance on evolving security risks, resource requirements, security frameworks and documents, strategies and sharing of best practices for the security management of HI's activities in the area, including input into the definition of future project proposals 

3. Ensures good internal coordination on all security related matters, including with operations and logistics for safety aspects 

4. Support logistics in premises assessment 

5. Participates in incident/crisis management: analysis, technical support, recommendations, implementation, reporting, lessons learned, and framework adjustments. 

6. Ensures an alert and "check & balance" role in the monitoring and management of security. 

7. Management of HAS TO when relevant 

    

Mission 5. Humanitarian access:  

1. Continuously analyzes the humanitarian context, identifies barriers to access, opportunities for improvement, and key actors. 

2. Supports the HAS Manager and Area Manager in implementing a specific strategy to improve humanitarian access. 

3. Liaises and conducts humanitarian negotiations with authorities and key actors in the area. 

 Mission 6. Capacity building and training in security and access:  

1. Provides training and ongoing capacity building for security personnel. 

2. Develops the security management culture within the area (briefings, trainings). 

3. Integrates newcomers. 

4. Conducts regular security updates for area staff. 

5. Promotes internal coordination with all relevant departments (information sharing, bilateral meetings) in link with the Area Manager. 

6. Support the HAS Manager in daily security management 

       

PROFILE SOUGHT 

Qualification(s): 

• Diploma in management, HR, Humanities, law, economics… 

• Bachelor or master degree 

Experience:

• Significant experience in security management 

 Preferable:

• Experience with INGO and/or UN 

Skills: 

• Languages : Ukrainian, English (ability to write official letters in both languages) 

   

Personal qualities: 

• Excellent communication 

• Capacity to create and maintain strong link with people from different departments, different background in particular official representatives 

• Good knowledge of Ukrainian legal system 

• Capacity to represent HI  

• High mobility as a lot of movements between the HI bases will be required 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed 
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on "Child Protection", "Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct. 

How to apply:

Attention: Please send your CV in English.

Please note that the application deadline is 05/01/2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 ФАХІВЕЦЬ З ПИТАНЬ ГУМАНІТАРНОГО ДОСТУПУ ТА БЕЗПЕКИ / ФАХІВЕЦЬ З ПИТАНЬ ОХОРОННОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ТА БЕЗПЕКИ 

КРАЇНА:  Україна 

ПІДПОРЯДКУВАННЯ:   Менеджер (управитель) з питань гуманітарного доступу та безпеки / Регіональний менеджер 

ЛОКАЦІЯ:   Миколаїв 

 ЗАГАЛЬНІ ОБОВ'ЯЗКИ  

Спільно з керівником та регіональним менеджером  з питань гуманітарного доступу та безпеки фахівець з питань гуманітарного доступу та безпеки (HASO) відповідає за безпеку працівників і активів HI та максимальне забезпечення доступу HI до вразливих груп населення в зоні гуманітарного втручання організації. Окрім цього, фахівець відповідає за встановлення й підтримку зв'язку з зацікавленими особами на місцях у Миколаївській, Херсонській та Одеській області.  

ЗАВДАННЯ / СФЕРА КОМПЕТЕНЦІЙ  

Завдання 1. Оцінка ситуації безпеки на місці:  

1. Здійснює супровід місій, які працюють у Миколаївській, Херсонській  та Одеській області, включно з оцінюванням основних, альтернативних, евакуаційних маршрутів, можливості користування ними, наявності безпечних локацій, оцінювання та перевірка доступу до лікарняних установ та сховищ, складання списку представників місцевої влади, гуманітарних організацій та військово-цивільних адміністрацій. 

2. Проводить щоденний моніторинг змін контексту.  

3. Здійснює контроль над впровадженsafety standards during field missions

4. Provides daily operational support to HI teams, including Atlas and EORE. 

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Task 2. Standardization and peer review:  

1. Ensures the implementation of HI security policy, operational manual and new security guidelines developed by HQ or the head of humanitarian access and security. 

2. Develops a training system based on the experience gained and results of work in the specialist's area of ​​responsibility. 

3. Supports the development, updating and implementation of the HI security system in the specialist's area of ​​responsibility (procedures, documentation and tools). 

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Task 3. Promoting a positive perception of the HI program in the specialist's area of ​​responsibility:

1. Monitors and analyzes the evolution of the local and regional context. 

2. Builds a network of contacts by promoting diversification of information sources and appropriate use of information obtained from key contacts. 

3. Contributes to a positive perception of the HI program in various HI intervention areas. 

Task 4. Operational security management:< /span> 

1. Conducts security analysis and develops relevant recommendations; participates in the planning of operations and the development of related security framework documents. 

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2. Ensures proper internal coordination on all security matters, including operational and logistical aspects of security

3. Provides support to the logistics department during the assessment of premises 

4. Participates in the incident/crisis management process: analysis, provision of technical support, recommendations, implementation of appropriate measures, reporting, analysis of lessons learned, adjustment of framework documents.

5. Ensures timely notification and assessment of the degree of danger in the process of monitoring and managing security issues. 

6. Manages the activities of transport service dispatchers when necessary. 

    

Task 5. Humanitarian access:  

1. Conducts a constant analysis of the humanitarian context, identifies existing barriers to access, opportunities for improvement and key participants in the process.

2. Provides support to the Head and Regional Manager of Humanitarian Access and Security in the process of implementing a specific strategy to improve humanitarian access. 

3. Maintains communication and conducts negotiations on humanitarian issues with authorities and key participants in the process in the specialist's area of ​​responsibility. 

    

Task 6. Capacity building and training of staff on security and access:  

1. Provides training and continuous capacity building for employees responsible for security. 

2. Introduces the culture of safety management in the specialist's area of ​​responsibility (in the form of briefings, trainings).

3. Ensures the integration of new employees. 

4. Regularly informs employees in the employee's area of ​​responsibility about the current security situation. 

5. Contributes to internal coordination with all relevant departments (information sharing, bilateral meetings) together with the regional manager. 

6. Provides support to the Regional Humanitarian Access and Security Manager in the day-to-day security management process 

       

EMPLOYEE CHARACTERISTICS  

Qualification: 

• Diploma of higher education in the field of management, human resources, humanities nauc, law, economics...

• Bachelor's or Master's degree

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Work experience:

• Considerable experience in management security

Preferably:

• NGO work experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of languages: Ukrainian, English (ability to conduct business correspondence in both languages)

   

Personal qualities: 

Excellent communication skills 

• Ability to create and maintain a reliable working relationship with people from different departments, with different social status, in particular with official representatives of authorities

• Awareness of the legislation of Ukraine

• Ability to represent the interests of HI  

• High degree of mobility as it involves frequent travel between three regional offices 

TERMS OF WORK

Contract:Employment contract (according to the legislation of Ukraine) Term

Employment type: Full time

Advantages:

• 30 calendar days of annual leave
• 12 days of annual paid wellness leave (pro-rated time worked)
• Health insurance for HI employees and one family member (the supplement pays HI)
• Individual psychological counseling for HI employees
• Relocation package can be provided for management positions and key positions, if necessary
• Appropriate support measures for a person with disabilities (if necessary)

OPTIONS

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environmentbased on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.

To everyone interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other characteristics, are encouraged to apply to vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please let us know the necessary details.< /p>

Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on "Protection of Children", "Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment". They are mandatory for all employees who are required to respect, uphold and promote these policies and sign the HI Code of Conduct.

By submitting a resume, the applicant consents to the processing of his personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

How to apply:

Attention : Please send your CV in English.

Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is 05January 2025. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We will only contact shortlisted candidates.

If you do not hear back within two weeks of the application deadline , it means that your application has not been selected.