At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead humanitarian access and security strategies in complex crisis environments.
- Company: Join the International Rescue Committee, a global leader in humanitarian aid.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, international travel opportunities, and impactful work.
- Other info: Fluency in English and French required; commitment to diversity and inclusion essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping communities affected by conflict and disaster.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in humanitarian assistance with strong negotiation and security management skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 115000 £ per year.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
Fluency in both written & spoken French & English required.
Job Overview: IRC’s Global Crisis Analysis, Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security, and Preparedness teams have come together to form ‘ASAP’ (Analysis, Security, Access and Preparedness) to strengthen global and regional support to IRC teams to deliver in the most complex, volatile and high-risk operating environments to reach the worst-affected and least-served people in need. Housed within the IRC’s Emergency Unit, but supporting countries and emergencies responses across IRC’s footprint, the Advisor allies with country and emergency response leadership, ASAP colleagues, and Regional Safety and Security Directors, to provide strategic, technical and operational support to enable IRC to open, expand, and sustain programs in emergencies, major crises, and complex environments – to reach the worst-affected and least-served populations.
Major Responsibilities:
- Humanitarian access management: Plan and deliver inclusive in-person and remote scenario development workshops as part of wider ASAP support to frontline program teams responding to major crises.
- Safety and security management: Support country leadership and access, safety and security teams to identify, analyze and mitigate safety and security (S&S) risks across emergency responses.
- Emergency preparedness: Support country programs to develop and implement humanitarian access, safety and security approaches in their emergency preparedness and contingency plans.
- Learning & Development: Co-develop a humanitarian access framework that is accessible and used by partners to define access ambitions and strategies.
- Partnerships: Champion a culture of effective and respective partnerships across the EmU.
- Team Culture: Build and maintain strong working relationships across EmU, promoting a culture of partnership, collaboration and One IRC.
Requirements:
- At least 8 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs.
- Significant practical experience in humanitarian access, humanitarian negotiation, civil-military coordination, security management or related competencies.
- Knowledge of legal and normative frameworks for humanitarian action.
- Advanced skills in humanitarian negotiation and engagement with armed groups.
- Proficiency in delivering training and coaching support to individuals, teams and/or partners.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English and French required; Arabic and Spanish of additional added value.
Working Environment: Up to 40% international travel may be required, including to environments affected by armed conflict.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor in London employer: International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of millions affected by humanitarian crises. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, IRC fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and inclusivity, providing opportunities for staff to engage in transformative projects across diverse global contexts. Working remotely from locations such as the UK, Kenya, or Lebanon, employees benefit from competitive compensation, a supportive environment, and the chance to contribute to vital health and supply chain initiatives that restore dignity and hope to communities in need.
Contact Details:
International Rescue Committee Recruitment Team
