HUMANITARIAN ACCESS & SECURITY OFFICER
COUNTRY: Ukraine
REPORTS TO: Humanitarian Access & Security Manager / Area Manager
LOCATION: Kharkiv
GENERAL MISSION
In collaboration with the the Country HAS Manager and the Area HAS Manager, the Humanitarian Access & Security Officer (HASO)'s role is to contribute to ensuring the security of HI staff and assets and to develop as much as possible HI’s access to vulnerable populations in its intervention area. In addition the HASO has the responsibility to help in liaising with local stakeholders in Kharkiv, Luhansk, Poltava and Sumy oblasts.
MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission 1. Field assessment:
- Escorting missions covering Kharkiv, Luhansk, Poltava and Sumy oblasts, including assessing of main, alternative, evacuation roads and the possibility of passing, safe places, assessing and checking the availability of medical facilities, as well as basic shelters, compiling the list of representatives of local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the civil-military administration.
- Conduct thorough assessments of areas affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) to determine the level of risk while coordinating with local authorities to develop strategic plans for safe access to affected areas.
- Daily context evolution monitoring.
- Following up on implementations of security standards during field missions
- Daily support of HI’s teams activity including NTS and EORE.
- Preparing exploratory visits and opening new areas
- Support HI operations, providing security assessment and recommendations.

Mission 2. Standards and Expertise:
- Ensures the implementation of the HI security policy, operational guide and new security guidelines issued by the headquarters, Country HAS Manager.
- Develops a learning system based on experiences and lessons learned in the area.
- Supports the development, update and implementation of HI’s security system in the area (procedures, documents and tools).
- Take the lead in incident management of Kharkiv base including air alarms, movement tracking and other possible risks or threats

Mission 3. Strengthening the acceptance of the HI program in the area:
- Monitors and analyzes the evolution of the local and regional context.
- Develops the network by supporting the diversification of information sources and by capitalizing on the information of key contacts.
- Reinforces as much as necessary the level of acceptance of HI in the different intervention areas.

Mission 4. Management of operational security:
- Produces security analyses and recommendations; and participates in the planning of operations and the resulting security framework.
- Provides advice and guidance on evolving security risks, resource requirements, security frameworks and documents, strategies and sharing of best practices for the security management of HI’s activities in the area, including input into the definition of future project proposals
- Ensures good internal coordination on all security related matters, including with operations and logistics for safety aspects
- Support logistics in premises assessment
- Participates in incident/crisis management: analysis, technical support, recommendations, implementation, reporting, lessons learned, and framework adjustments.
- Ensures an alert and «check & balance» role in the monitoring and management of security.
- Management of HAS TO when relevant

Mission 5. Humanitarian access:
- Continuously analyzes the humanitarian context, identifies barriers to access, opportunities for improvement, and key actors.
- Supports the Country HAS Manager and Area Manager in implementing a specific strategy to improve humanitarian access.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with local and international stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and community leaders, to facilitate demining operations, ensure transparency and build trust.

Mission 6. Capacity building and training in security and access:
- Provides training and ongoing capacity building for security personnel.
- Develops the security management culture within your area of responsibility (briefings, trainings).
- Integrates newcomers.
- Conducts regular security updates for area staff.
- Promotes internal coordination with all relevant departments (information sharing, bilateral meetings) in link with the Area Manager.
- Support Country HAS Manager in daily security management

Mission 7. Reporting and documentation:
- Prepare and submit monthly report/sitrep and ad-hoc reports when needed.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents in your relative area of responsibility.

PROFILE SOUGHT
Qualification (s):
- Diploma in management, Humanities, law, economics…
- Bachelor or master degree

Experience:
- Significant experience in security management preferably in the demining humanitarian sector
- Law enforcement experience, civil servant (desirable)

Preferable:
- Experience with NGO

Skills:
- Languages: Ukrainian, English (ability to write official letters in both languages)
- Communication skills
- Reporting skills
- Leadership

Personal qualities:
- Excellent communication
- Capacity to create and maintain strong link with people from different departments, different background in particular official representatives
- Good knowledge of Ukrainian legal system
- Capacity to represent HI
- High mobility as a lot of movements between the 3 bases will be required

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term
Type of employment: Full-time
Benefits Package:
- 30 calendar days for annual leaves
- Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
- Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
- Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)
- Other benefits as per legislation and HR Policy

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.
Handicap International has clear institutional policies on «Child Protection», «Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption», «Disability, Gender and Age» and «Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment». It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.
How to apply:
Attention: Only CVs written in English will be reviewed
Please note that the application deadline is 14/04/2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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