Location: Kumba South-West Region

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILTY:

The Humanitarian Access and Security Officer is responsible for enforcing and implementing appropriate systems and procedures to maximize safety and security and that they are adhered to at all times. S/He is responsible for supporting the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager – South West, the South West Field Coordinator to ensure that access, safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations across the South West region, and that accurate high-quality information is available for decision-making.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Mission 1: Support the implementation of AAH humanitarian access strategy in South West Region

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a reliable access information gathering network through multiple contacts/focal points at field level
• Support access assessments conducted by AAH in the South West region (SWR) − Support the monitoring and analysis of the access situation in SWR
• Collection of information regarding access in SWR concerning AAH − Responding to security relevant incidents with information gathering and informing the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager
• Cover for the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager in his absence and support and advice the FC and program staffs in the field regarding safety and security information on a daily basis
• Build Acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming by liaising with local communities, local authorities, religious leaders and other humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the regionSupport the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager & the FC in drafting and updating AAH’s South West Access Strategy

Mission 2: Support the security management of AAH operations in areas of intervention

• Support the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager and FC in development of a network with the various interlocutors intervening in SWR (authorities, communities, NGOs, CSOs) in regards to security
• Support management of incidents and crises in collaboration with FC, HAS HoD and the CD, as well as with any designated HQ Crisis Management team
• Support the monitoring and analysis of the humanitarian, security, political situation in SWR as well as submit regular contextual updates (weekly/monthly situational reports) to the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager and/or FC
• Supports the HAS Manager in enforcing all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity
• Support the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans
• Delivers context, security and access briefings or trainings of new national and international AAH employees
• Works closely with AAH field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately
• Coordinates regularly with the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager on safety and security issues, and fulfil reporting requirements to the Country Office
• Assist the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager to provide training(s) that may include Humanitarian principles, Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; Communications (including satellite phones) to field team
• Follow-up on Daily Field Security Checklist (ie inputs, feedback and archiving) − Supports The Humanitarian Access & Security Manager in maintaining a safe and secure environment for AAH operations, employees and visitors, premises, and assets − Briefs the FC and HAS Manager on a daily basis on the security situation in SWR − Participate in the preparation, implementation, and analysis of assessments in the Region

Mission 3: Support the safety management of AAH operations in areas of intervention

• With support of the HAS Manager, conduct regular safety inspections such as: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of AAH facilities in the Region as it pertains to health and safety
• Undertakes continuous assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security and safety are being met − Support the HAS Manager in regularly monitoring and reviewing AAH’s existing security set-up and proposing appropriate corrective measures to secure AAH premises, personnel and assets
• Check that facilities and equipment conform to security norms (closures and doorways are in a good state, open spaces lit up, buildings identified, fire extinguishers present, electrical installations buried, etc.)
• Regularly check hibernation kits, first aid kits, and vehicle safety kits; ensure that staff know what is in the kits and how and when to use them
• Supports HAS Manager in giving security clearance to Weekly Movement Plan
• Based on the Weekly Movement Plan, carry out security checks on a daily basis in order to verify that AAH teams can intervene
• Daily tracking and recording of all AAH vehicle field movements and be the focal person with Team Leaders during movement by tracking location of all vehicle in the field, follow up of any calls made by sat phone.
• Supports in the identification and establishment of adapted measures to ensure AAH facilities are secure

QUALIFICATIONS/STUDIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in criminology, peace & security studies, political sciences or related subject
• Minimum of 1 year’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management, safety and security management or other related fields

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humor
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Emails, Skype, Web researches); − Fluency in oral and written English, French and Pidgin
• Demonstrable training and capacity building experience
• Proven ability to read maps
• Knowledge of the geography and culture of the SW Region
• Previous experience in similar activities with INGOs

COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY

• Commit to respecting and applying the Action Against Hunger gender policy. – Integrating the gender approach into activities.
• Contribute to a work environment taking into account the specificities of each other and avoid any discrimination

SAFEGUARDING

• Action Against Hunger believes that everyone with whom it comes into contact regardless of age, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin or any other ground of discrimination has the right to be protected from any form of harm, of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Action Against Hunger will not tolerate abuse and exploitation by staff, related personnel, partners or suppliers.
• The employee must follow at least one training course on Safeguarding, respect Action Against Hunger’s Safeguarding-PSEA policy, ensure that it is respected and apply it for the duration of their contract.

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE

• A pre-selection on the basis of the files submitted (only candidates whose skills and experience match with the profile are selected for the test);
• Written test
• Oral interview

For each step, only selected candidates are contacted.

Applications (including a CV, a letter of motivation, and references) must be submitted through this LINK https://forms.gle/KLhKWvqFS33YkfUD7

indicating the title of the position and reference KU-HR-012025-04 in subject.

Applications must be received on or before 30th of January 2025 at 5:30 PM . At the attention of: Head of Human resources department, Action Against Hunger Cameroon Only selected candidates will be selected for tests and interview.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Recruitment at Action Against Hunger is free and we do not encourage any mediation.

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