Humanitarian Access and Security Manager

Syria

Humanitarian/Disasters

Not Specified

Objective 1: Collect, Analyze, and Disseminate Security and Contextual Information
*Information collection
- Establish, maintain, and expand a robust network of contacts with INGOs, NNGOs, UN agencies, embassies, civil society actors, local authorities, and community leaders to gather real-time security and contextual information
- Monitor and analyze international, national, and local media, as well as social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT), for relevant security developments.
- Systematically collect, verify, and organize security and context-related information, ensuring relevance to ACF Spain’s operational areas and programs.
- Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive security incident database, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for analysis and reporting.
- Develop, update, and manage security and context mapping tools (e.g., GIS mapping, threat matrices, access tracking).
*Information analysis
- Analyze security data to anticipate potential evolution of risks, identify emerging threats, and assess contextual trends.
- Evaluate collected information in relation to the broader political, social, and operational context, and assess its impact on ACF programs and staff.
- Produce analytical reports highlighting security needs, priorities, and operational implications for senior management.
*Information dissemination
- Provide regular security briefings to the Country Director, Heads of Base, and other relevant coordinators on evolving security developments.
- Disseminate timely and actionable security information to all mission staff, tailored to their roles and locations.
- Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc security reports, as well as annual security reviews.
- Issue security alerts, warnings, and advisories as required, ensuring clear communication of risks and recommended actions.
*Representation
- Represent ACF Spain in regular and ad hoc security-related coordination meetings (e.g., OCHA, INSO, NGO forums, HAWG).
- Organize and facilitate internal and external security meetings with relevant actors in intervention areas, ensuring ACF Spain’s security concerns and priorities are communicated.
- Liaise with local stakeholders, including authorities and community leaders, to promote ACF Spain’s principles, values, and acceptance strategy

Objective 2: Evaluate, Mitigate, and Follow Up on Security-Related Risks
- Lead regular security risk assessments for the mission, operational areas, premises, and programs, using standardized methodologies.
- Propose, update, and enforce mission-wide, base-specific, and activity-specific security rules, SOPs, and mitigation measures.
- Implement a layered approach to security management, balancing protection and acceptance strategies.
- Support Heads of Base/Project in identifying and engaging with relevant security stakeholders in intervention areas
- Validate and approve staff movements from a security perspective, in coordination with logistics and program teams, and within the framework of weekly/monthly movement planning.
- Identify, recommend, and coordinate external resources (e.g., security consultants, training providers) for specialized risk mitigation or capacity building.
- Lead the preparation of security incident reports, ensuring thorough investigation, documentation, and follow-up on recommendations and decisions at both mission and HQ levels.
- Conduct regular security assessments of ACF Spain premises, guesthouses, and assets to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and advise on security arrangements for special events, high-risk activities, or VIP visits.

Objective 3: Implement, Update, and Monitor Security Management Tools
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor Security Officers/Assistants, ensuring their professional development and alignment with ACF Spain’s security policies.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review the Mission Security Plan in line with ACF Spain’s global security framework and duty of care obligations.
- Ensure the Security Plan is accessible, understood, and applied by all staff, with clear roles and responsibilities defined
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Security Plan, proposing updates and revisions as needed
- Contribute to the development of security-related budgets, ensuring adequate resources for security infrastructure, equipment, and training.
- Identify, procure, and manage security-related equipment and supplies (e.g., communications, PPE, vehicle tracking, etc.).
- Support the development and implementation of emergency management and contingency plans, including evacuation, relocation, and lockdown procedures.
- Develop and promote security awareness campaigns and risk reduction activities, fostering a proactive security culture within the mission.

Objective 4 : Develop, Promote, and Manage Action Against Hunger’s Operational Humanitarian Access Strategy
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of context-specific humanitarian access strategies and approaches, in close collaboration with program, advocacy, and senior management teams
- Conduct regular humanitarian access context analyses, identifying barriers, opportunities, and key stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide technical advice and support to Heads of Base and program teams on access-related issues, including negotiation, mediation, and stakeholder engagement
- Map, plan, and coordinate systematic engagement with all key stakeholders (authorities, armed groups, community leaders, etc.) to facilitate and sustain humanitarian access.
- Document and share lessons learned and best practices on access strategies with ACF Spain’s global network and relevant external forums.

Objective 5 : Train and Sensitize Staff on Security Issues
- Technically coordinate with Security Officers, ensuring their professional development and alignment with ACF Spain’s security policies.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive security training programs for national and international staff, tailored to their roles, responsibilities, and operational contexts
- Conduct mandatory security briefings and debriefings for all new and departing staff, as well as for staff traveling to high-risk areas.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and personal responsibility among all mission staff, with a focus on acceptance and risk reduction strategies.
- Organize and facilitate security drills, simulations, and tabletop exercises to test and improve staff preparedness for emergencies.

Objective 6 : Managerial responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the security and access team, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting information sharing and coordinated action across departments
- Represent the security and access department in senior management meetings, advocating for security and access priorities in operational planning.
- Ensure compliance with ACF Spain’s security policies, donor requirements, and international humanitarian security standards

According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.

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May 13, 2026

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