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| Regional Access and Security Coordinator | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Security, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2021-06-26 | Close Date | 2021-07-08 |
| Vacancy No | MCA057-2021 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One year/ Extendable |
| Education | An advanced degree and/or an equivalent of 5 -7 years of relevant experience with recognised acces | Experience | 4-6 years’ experience in humanitarian access, safe |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | MCA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Country Summary Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Mercy Corps is working in Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Herat, Takhar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Baghlan,,Samangan, Balkh and Nangarhar. Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Country Summary Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through these wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Mercy Corps is working in Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Uruzgan, Herat, Takhar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Baghlan,,Samangan, Balkh and Nangarhar. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Job Description
General Position Summary
Regional Access & Security Coordinator’s (RASC) responsibility is to monitor the overall security situation, enforce security regulations and provide sound and timely advice to Mercy Corps Afghanistan (MCA) team members and regional management in order to support the safe access and efficient delivery of program activities in the designated areas of operations in west Region. Under the supervision of the Regional Director for west Region with the technical supervision of the Access and Security Manager (ASM).
The RASC contributes in the analysis of accessibility in and within West Region in order to facilitate useful information for the planning of humanitarian intervention and MCA programs. The RASC supports the Regional Director and MCA Program teams in evaluating access constraints for the MC intervention in assigned provinces. The RASC will maintain, improve and expand principled humanitarian access to conflict-affected populations in area of responsibility through liaison, analysis, monitoring, reporting and training.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain relations and a network of contacts in assigned provinces (Local Government authority, Security Forces, and other parties concerned) allowing the collection of information and the facilitation of documentation related to the humanitarian access and security, specifically in the areas of current or planned intervention.
- Provide technical support to the ASM on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity;
- Work with the Regional Director and ASM to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans;
- Conduct risk assessments of contracted and prospective offices and residences. Undertake continual assessments of equipment to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.
- Evaluate, review and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for all MC premises, and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved;
- Conduct safety inspections such as; monthly fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of MC facilities as it pertains to health and safety.
- Support the ASM and the Regional Director in responding to access and security incidents and work collaboratively with the local authority, law enforcement and other stakeholders to ensure all incidents and accidents (access and security) are followed up and reported as appropriate. Develop and regularly update internal maps on safe and insecure areas.
- Conduct security risk assessments as required, to include but not limited to; road assessments, rapid area assessment and ad-hoc area assessment.
- Provide technical input and advice in assessments to consider new MC programs in new geographic areas, and technical input in the writing of new program proposals as required.
- Technically supervise and manage field security focal points. Coordinate with security focal points for maintaining trainings and scheduling programs for the security guards. Evaluate and assess performance.
- Report any violations to appropriate MC authority, and participate in preventative initiatives.
- Assist in providing regular trainings for MC staff on security preparedness, prevention and response. Training(s) may include Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; and Communications. Provide Security Briefing to all new staff and visitors.
- Follow and enforce all MC codes of conduct and policies, and Uphold the mission, values, and spirit of MC.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Job Requirement
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Program Participants
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our program participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging program participant communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility
Technical Supervisor: Field Security Focal Points.
Accountability
Reports directly to: Regional Director for West Region
Technical Reporting to: Access and Security Manager
Works directly with: Field Operations/Office Managers, Senior Country Operations Manager,
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Knowledge and Experience
Hard Skills
- 4-6 years’ experience in humanitarian access, safety & security with a local and/or international NGO
- An advanced degree and/or an equivalent of 5 -7 years of relevant experience with recognised access, safety and security qualifications.
- Training or experience in crisis management, preferable
- Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures, preferable
- Adequate understanding of donor rules and regulations is required
- Strong coordination and reporting skills are required
- Fluent in Pashto or Dari and fluency in English (Verbal and in writing) is required.
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Advanced ability to analyse data and information to effectively process in to strategy, implementation and policy
- Advanced Computer Knowledge (MS Office etc)
- Strong communication skills required
- Proven commitment to accountability practices with strong communication network in the region
- Willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices, contracted training centres and project sites approximately 50%
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment
Success Summary
Advanced experience and systems to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful operational information is essential. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. Strong understanding of procurement procedures is essential. An impeccable professional standard of procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Submission Guideline
While sending your CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be given consideration. .
Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Interested candidates should send their Application to : af-vacancieskbl@mercycorps.org