Strategic Humanitarian Access & Security Advisor

ReliefWeb; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor to strengthen access and security across emergency responses. The role supports senior leadership, formulates risk-informed access strategies, and builds capacity within country teams to operate safely in high-risk environments.

Proficiency in English and French is required; Arabic and Spanish are an added value.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of non‑profit or NGO work in international humanitarian programs.
• Significant experience in humanitarian access, humanitarian negotiation, civil‑military coordination, security management.
• Facilitator capable of developing, implementing and imparting learning to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing tools, guidance and learning materials for practitioners.
• Knowledge of humanitarian action frameworks and safety/ GEDI principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver humanitarian access strategies and workshops.
• Support frontline teams to develop and track indicators of crisis developments and share updates with IRC colleagues.
• Assist country leadership to develop and implement access and acceptance strategies in line with policy and international law.
• Build and maintain an active network of humanitarian access and security staff across organizations.
• Represent IRC in global fora and contribute to learning and capacity strengthening activities.

Skills

NGO experience

Safety & Security

Humanitarian access

Negotiation

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an experienced Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Advisor to strengthen access and security across emergency responses. The role supports senior leadership, formulates risk-informed access strategies, and builds capacity within country teams to operate safely in high-risk environments.

Proficiency in English and French is required; Arabic and Spanish are an added value.