ERT Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Coordinator (Humanitarian)

TL;DR

ERT Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Coordinator (Humanitarian): Managing humanitarian access, safety, and security for emergency responses in volatile environments with an accent on risk mitigation, stakeholder negotiation, and field safety protocols. Focus on designing context-specific security strategies, establishing communication infrastructure, and ensuring the safe delivery of aid to affected populations.

Location: Global Roving (requires frequent deployment to crisis zones worldwide)

Company

hirify.global (IRC) is one of the world's largest humanitarian NGOs, operating in over 40 countries to help people devastated by conflict and disaster.

What you will do

• Lead the identification, analysis, and mitigation of safety and security risks across emergency responses.
• Develop and implement access and acceptance strategies to enable programs to serve the worst-affected populations.
• Negotiate with authorities, power brokers, and community stakeholders to ensure safe operations and mission acceptance.
• Establish security incident reporting systems and maintain critical communications infrastructure (VHF/HF/Satellite).
• Design and deliver HASS capacity-strengthening trainings and crisis management workshops for leadership teams.
• Collaborate with local and national partners to ensure consistent security standards and accountability.

Requirements

• Approximately 6 years of NGO experience in international humanitarian assistance and security management.
• Ability to deploy within 72 hours of notification for assignments lasting 6 to 12 weeks.
• Proven ability to analyze complex political and security situations in volatile environments.
• Advanced technical knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio, and satellite systems.
• English and French proficiency essential.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity strengthening and facilitating trainings for diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• High-impact role involving rapid response to the world's worst humanitarian crises.
• Commitment to gender equality, diversity, and inclusive practices (GEDI and PEERS principles).
• Organizational culture based on integrity, service, equality, and accountability.
• Dynamic, multinational work environment focused on restoring safety and dignity to millions.