Humanitarian Access and Security Manager – Kenya Full Time NEW

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org

CONTEXT:

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. About 30 million people are in need of assistance, with 14.5 million displaced, including 11 million internally. Over half of the population is facing acute food insecurity, and the healthcare system is severely impacted, with many facilities out of service, leading to high mortality and disease rates. The crisis is particularly dire in Darfur, where violence has escalated, and nearly 9 million people will require aid in 2025.

Persons with disabilities are especially vulnerable, facing barriers that hinder their access to humanitarian assistance and increase their risk of harm.

In response, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) launched a project in Sudan in 2024, focusing on physical rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection, and disability-inclusive humanitarian aid. HI plans to significantly expand its efforts in 2025, with a broader geographical reach (including both East and West Sudan) and expanded intervention sectors like food, WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and disability inclusion. They are also working with various partners and donors to scale up the response.

YOUR MISSION:

The HASM is working under the regional program, reporting directly to the regional director. He/she will be based in Nairobi (Kenya), the HASM position is key to support the country managers and their team in their analysis, anticipating possible impact and finding solution to better deliver the humanitarian assistance. HASM role needed to assess security conditions in Khartoum and Gedaref, areas here HI has not been present but will be implementing activity directly (Khartoum State, Omdurman & Karari localities), and is continuing to support a partner (Gedaref).

Main responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management: you lead your team by example, embodying HI values and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You clarify strategic objectives and translate them into operational objectives for the team, organize operations, stimulate performance and facilitate problem-solving. You support teams in the development of their skills and ensure that a culture of safety is fostered within the program, as well as the ongoing professional development of teams.

You support and coach team members, ensuring their professional development, commitment and compliance with HI’s policies and code of conduct.

Standards and Expertise: you contribute to the development, updating and implementation of HI’s security management system, and ensure the implementation of HI’s security policies, adapting them where necessary to the local context. You contribute to the drafting and implementation of the program’s operational strategy.

Operational implementation: you monitor local, national and regional contexts in collaboration with colleagues in the region, strengthening HI’s acceptance and presence by consolidating relations with key contacts and local stakeholders.

As the guarantor of operational safety management, you will carry out safety assessments and make recommendations to ensure safe operations. You advise on security risks, resources, security frameworks and contribute to the drafting of project proposals.
You oversee incident and crisis management, ensuring a rapid and effective response, and carry out regular field visits.

You support the country manager(s) in developing strategies to improve humanitarian access, and lead negotiations with authorities and key players to open up new geographical areas.

Emergency Preparedness: you steer emergency preparedness actions and, in the event of a crisis, adapt the team’s priorities in order to respond rapidly and effectively to humanitarian needs.

Representation and coordination: you represent HI at bilateral meetings with local and humanitarian actors, as required. You develop and expand HI’s network of contacts with security specialists, international NGOs, UN agencies and local government entities.

Qualifications and skills:

• Fluency in English.
• Capacity to work remotely and support a local/ national partner
• Willingness to travel inside Sudan if access is granted

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

YOUR PROFILE:

For this position, we are looking for proven experience in security management, humanitarian access and team management, as well as sound knowledge of security management systems, humanitarian policies and crisis management.

Your excellent communication and negotiation skills, your ability to influence and develop relationships at all levels will be necessary assets to succeed in the role.
You have good stress management skills and are able to respond to changing needs.
You demonstrate initiative, creativity and sensitivity.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 2 months International contract starting from February/ March 2025;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 2869 € gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 619,50€ net/month – paid in the field
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission 1 day per month
• Position: Unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;
• If you are resident in the country: local package.

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