Humanitarian Access and Safety and Security Advisor

• Monitor operating environments, identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend proactive responses to enable safe humanitarian access.
• Lead development of access strategies, negotiate with authorities and armed groups, and deliver training on humanitarian access.
• Manage safety and security risks, implement security standards, and support incident management and crisis response.
• Strengthen capacity of local partners on risk management and access negotiation.

This role ensures that humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable populations in conflict-affected and hard-to-reach areas by navigating complex access and security challenges, thereby saving lives and alleviating suffering.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years in international humanitarian assistance with proven track record in security management and humanitarian access in complex crises.
• Deep understanding of IHL, humanitarian principles, security risk management with gender and conflict sensitivity.
• Fluent English and French mandatory; strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Salary range: grade 12 - €3,690 - €4,245 monthly gross. Family duty station. Home-based or any INTERSOS office with field visits. 12-month contract.

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and exclusion, based on principles of solidarity, justice, and human dignity.