Emergency Humanitarian Access and Security Manager

Job Posting Organization:
Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts, and disasters. Founded in 1982, HI has established development programs in over 55 countries and operates in numerous emergency situations. The organization is committed to promoting the dignity and fundamental rights of disabled and vulnerable individuals, with a budget of approximately 200 million euros and a workforce of around 4,000 employees worldwide. HI strongly believes in the importance of inclusion and diversity within its structure and is committed to a disability policy to facilitate the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

Job Overview:
The Emergency Humanitarian Access and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-manager" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Manager (Emergency HASM) plays a central role within the Humanitarian Access and Security Unit (HAS) of HI. The position is crucial for enhancing the operational capacity of HI/Atlas Logistique teams in the field. The Emergency HASM is responsible for conducting contextual analyses, implementing security measures in line with the organization's policy, supporting operational security management, and strengthening humanitarian access. The role involves close collaboration with Atlas Logistique teams on humanitarian access and security issues, participating in strategic workshops, and being deployable within 48 hours for field missions lasting one to three months. The position also includes responsibilities at the headquarters, focusing on capitalizing knowledge and developing reference tools related to humanitarian access and security.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct contextual analysis and monitoring of actors, risks, and constraints to access.
• Define access and security strategies.
• Deploy the security policy and HAS directives.
• Implement operational HAS management, including recruitment and capacity building of HAS teams.
• Manage operational security for Atlas Logistique projects, particularly logistics platforms (warehousing and humanitarian transport).
• Oversee humanitarian access aspects, including analysis, network development, workshop organization, and access negotiations.
• Participate in incident management in coordination with the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director and IMT team.
• Monitor and audit the quality of HAS management in deployment programs.
• If no HAS team is present during deployment, the mission may extend to the entire program. If an HAS team is present, the Emergency HASM will integrate into the team dedicated to Atlas Logistique projects. 1
• At headquarters, support the development of reference tools and frameworks, contribute to emergency deployment mechanisms, and assist in capacity building for HI personnel in humanitarian access and security.

Required Qualifications:
Confirmed experience of at least 2 years in the field with humanitarian NGOs in security/access management roles. Coordination experience is a plus. Field experience in emergency, complex, and unstable contexts. Proven experience in incident/crisis management, humanitarian access, and capacity building. Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and the ability to prioritize effectively. Mastery of French and English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Educational Background:
A relevant educational background in humanitarian studies, security management, international relations, or a related field is preferred. Specific training in security management or humanitarian access is advantageous.

Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of confirmed field experience in humanitarian NGOs, particularly in security/access management roles. Experience in coordination positions is considered a plus. Candidates should have experience in emergency contexts that are complex and unstable, as well as proven skills in incident and crisis management.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is considered a plus and would enhance the candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract (CDD) for 18 months starting in January 2027, based in Lyon with frequent field travel. The role includes benefits such as meal vouchers, employer mutual insurance, a cadre status with 34 paid leave days and 13 RTT days annually for full-time work, a monthly availability bonus of €620 gross (for being deployable within 48 hours), per diem proportional to the monthly per diem of the country during field deployments, and a hardship allowance of €620 gross monthly proportional to the days spent in field deployment. There is also a favorable telework agreement.