Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, Geneva, Switzerland, or UK, with a compensation range of CHF 100,000 - 115,000/yr or GBP 60,000 - 66,000/yr.
- Role
- Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya; Geneva, Switzerland; UK
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- CHF 100,000 - 115,000/yr; GBP 60,000 - 66,000/yr
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor role at the International Rescue Committee involves managing humanitarian access, safety and security in complex and volatile environments, supporting program teams, and developing strategies to ensure safe and effective operations.
What you'll do
- Supporting country leadership to develop and implement specific access and acceptance strategies
- Ensuring strategies include how IRC builds relationships with authorities and community stakeholders
- Supporting the implementation of safety and security standards
- Developing and implementing humanitarian access, safety and security approaches in emergency preparedness and contingency plans
- Championing a culture of effective and respective partnerships across the EmU
What it takes
- At least 8 years of non-profit or NGO work experience
- Significant practical experience in humanitarian access, humanitarian negotiation, civil-military coordination, security management
- Substantial and documented prior experience as a facilitator
- Knowledge of legal and normative frameworks for humanitarian action
- Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to humanitarian access and acceptance models of security management
- Advanced skills in humanitarian negotiation, humanitarian-military relations and engagement with armed groups
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is open to national candidates or candidates who have residency in Kenya, UK, or Geneva, and candidates from other countries with an IRC office are also welcome to apply.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is CHF 100,000 - 115,000/yr or GBP 60,000 - 66,000/yr.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include at least 8 years of non-profit or NGO work experience, significant practical experience in humanitarian access, and substantial and documented prior experience as a facilitator.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the IRC's external careers page.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya; Geneva, Switzerland; or the UK, with up to 40% international travel required.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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