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Humanitarian Access Assistant - Derek, Al Hasakah

Syria

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Syria
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Administrative support
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Operations
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req5846

Job Title: Humanitarian Access Assistant - Derek, Al Hasakah

Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Syria

Job Description

  • Implement humanitarian access procedures, in line with humanitarian principles and applicable protocols, including movement permits, special permissions and border access for personnel and goods
  • Help the HAO to Inform programs and operations staff of requirements for humanitarian access during planning
  • Ensure timely completion of processes and procedures to facilitate effective and efficient access
  • File and maintain records of permits, clearances and exemptions from relevant actors
  • Provide direct support to HAO and staff to resolve access issues, including interference, at checkpoints, border crossings, distribution sites and facilities through coordination, liaison and negotiation
  • Track and report to HAO on the humanitarian access environment including incidents and issues to inform humanitarian access planning and management and recommend solutions
  • Support assessment of new sites and locations and the promotion of acceptance and access
  • Other duties as needed or requested by supervisor
  • All IRC staff is required to adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
  • Serve as Security Officer in the IRC
  • Working with operation staff (and drivers), ensure that vehicle movements and maintenance are done in a safe manner.
  • Insure the availability upon request during the emergency.
  • Train Staff on security related issue when necessary
  • Perform other duties, as needed or requested by the supervisor.
  • Supervise guards
  • Conduct an orientation for all new staff members on arrival.
  • Giving courses ( stay safe  and firefighting ) for staff

Qualifications

  • University degree
  • At least two years of relevant work experience; previous NGO field experience preferred
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of the Syrian context, including factors affecting humanitarian access and acceptance
  • Organized, detail oriented, proactive and team player
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly, including to new locations
  • Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles
  • Strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills
  • English and Arabic required. Kurdish advantageous.

Working Environment: Field office location with local and some regional travel.

-IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

-The International Rescue Committee encourages women to work with us to reach the neediest people in need of humanitarian assistance, such as women, widows and children. We are committed to providing a decent work environment that takes into account the needs of women in the workplace, such as maternity leave and safety protocols that take into account the special needs of women in the field.

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