Humanitarian Access & Security Manager

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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. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background: 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. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC has been operational in Jordan since 2007 assisting Syrian refugees and Jordanian communities in achieving improvements in economic wellbeing, health, early childhood development and safety. IRC operates in Amman with program locations in East Amman and Za'atari camp. In Amman, the main office includes the Jordan Country Program, the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt) Program and the Middle East, North Africa & Ukraine (MENAU) Regional Office. Job Overview/Summary: The Humanitarian Access & Security Manager (HASM) is responsible for the safety and security of all IRC staff and operations in Jordan. The HASM will develop and implement humanitarian access and security management plans in compliance with IRC policies and in alignment with the humanitarian principles. The role sits within the Shared Services Unit (SSU) which provides essential support to all IRC entities based in Jordan. The HASM will identify changes and trends in the humanitarian access and security environment in Jordan and will ensure that adequate and up-to-date policies, security management plans and procedures are in place, and known to all staff. Major Responsibilities: Security Risk Management Ensure all current and prospective IRC sites/facilities in Jordan meet the IRC's safety and security standards. Conduct security risk assessments covering all IRC locations and activities. Develop, review and update security management plans on a regular basis. Develop, review and update standard operating procedures and contingency plans. Maintain a high level of preparedness in anticipation of contextual changes. Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all IRC premises in Jordan, and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved. Ensure that accurate, up-to-date security advisories and information is available in English and Arabic to all staff based in Jordan. Provide a security induction to new hires so they understand IRC's safety and security policies, and the key risks in the local context. Remain available for staff to report security incidents; this may necessitate availability out-of-hours and over weekends depending on the severity and nature of the incident. Manage safety and security incidents pertaining to all IRC staff and assets. Coordinate the management of security incidents with various heads of IRC entities in Jordan. Develop an internal network of security focal points to support the overall safety and security of IRC staff and operations. Undertake continual assessments of safety and security equipment, and the protocols by which that equipment is used. In coordination with the IT department, ensure all access control and CCTV systems are functional and data is only accessed as per standard operating procedures. Regularly update and test the emergency communications tree. Provide technical advice and support to IRC partners in Jordan on safety and security management. Travel and Event Risk Management Ensure all IRC business travelers receive timely advice prior to their arrival. Provide updated guidance on-arrival as needed. Ensure IRC events in Jordan receive timely security guidance and support. Ensure all accommodation/hotel options and event venues meet the IRC's security standards. Develop positive relationships with security focal points at accommodation, hotel and event venues to ensu

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