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Humanitarian Access, Security and Safety Assistant – Bamenda, Buea

DEDI CAMEROUN - DEVELOPPEMENT, EQUITE, DURABILITE ET INNOVATION

Bamenda, Buea

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19 Nov. 2023

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Temporary

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Security - Army - Defense

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Security Assistant (ADS)

Description
DEDI's mission is to provide creative solutions to social problems based on endogenous knowledge and existing means. To carry out its activities, DEDI shares principles based on credibility and inclusion. We also share values based on discipline, solidarity, and the determined conduct of actions that lead communities, in their fundamental specificities, to participate effectively, efficiently and sustainably in positive changes in their environment. As part of the development of its activities in Cameroon and with a view to strengthening its team, the DEDI organization seeks to constitute a roster by recruiting the following profile: :
Humanitarian Access, Security and Safety Assistant
The Humanitarian Access, Security and Safety Assistant is responsible for facilitating humanitarian access as well as the safety and security of the organization's personnel and assets in the North West and South West Region.
Missions / Responsibilities / Activities
  • Support the organization in defining and implementing a humanitarian access strategy;
  • Establish and maintain contact with the various actors (if possible) operating in the areas of DEDI interventions/operations;
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with key community leaders in DEDI intervention sites;
  • Work with teams to build acceptance within the local communities where DEDI operates;
  • Conduct exploratory missions to assess the security context, humanitarian access challenges and humanitarian needs (if applicable) in areas of possible DEDI interventions;
  • Develop and share a weekly report on the evolution of the security context in the area of operation;
  • Contribute to producing incident reports for the base coverage area;
  • Collect and report information and events that could have an impact on DEDI's operations and activities;
  • Work closely with all staff to ensure that incidents are reported in accordance with standards;
  • Accomplish any other task entrusted to him by the hierarchy and compatible with the mission and vision of DEDI.
Job Requirements
  • Training : Security management and humanitarian access
  • Diploma : University degree or higher education
  • Experience : At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian access and security management in emergency contexts
  • Other skills and/or competencies : Good knowledge of MS Office and IT tools;
  •  Good knowledge of the humanitarian environment and principles;
  • Perfect command of English (written and oral) and several local languages in the North West and South West Region;
  • Perfect mastery of the North West and South West Region localities;
  • Great organizational skills;
  •  Communication ability;
  •  Proactivity and spirit of initiative;
  • Adaptability ;
  •  Ability to work independently and under pressure;
  • Be of good moral character, flexible and willing to travel in the field;
  •  Fluency in French would be a plus
Applicant profile
» Experience Level: Medium
» Years of work experience: Between 2 year and 3 years
Application Documents
» Cover letter
» Copy of your identity card or passport
» Curriculum Vitae
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