Humanitarian Access and Safety and Security Advisor

• Monitor operating environments, identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and recommend proactive responses to enable safe humanitarian access.
• Develop and deliver humanitarian access strategies, tools, and trainings for country teams and local partners.
• Lead safety and security risk management, including incident management, contingency planning, and program criticality determinations.
• Serve as functional supervisor for country access and security coordinators, overseeing recruitment, performance evaluations, and mandatory training.

This role ensures that humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable populations in conflict-affected and disaster-prone areas by navigating complex security environments, negotiating access, and strengthening the capacity of local partners, thereby saving lives and alleviating suffering.

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

Compensation and benefits are not specified in the posting. The position is based in any INTERSOS office or home-based with field visits, and is a family duty station. Contract duration is 12 months.

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, with a focus on the most vulnerable people.