KU-HR-012025-04

EXTERNAL JOB VACANCY : HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND SECURITY OFFICER M/F
Action Against Hunger – Cameroon

Actions Against Hunger is an International Non Governmental Organization (NGO), apolitical, non
denominational and non-profit. For our operations in Cameroon, we are looking for:
HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND SECURITY OFFICER M/F
Base: Kumba (south west region)
Number of positions : 1
Contract duration: Until 31 March 2025 (with possibly extension)
start date: 15/02/2024
supervised by: Field Coordinator
Location : Kumba South-West Region
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILTY:
The Humanitarian Access and Security Officer is responsible for enforcing and implementing
appropriate systems and procedures to maximize safety and security and that they are adhered
to at all times. S/He is responsible for supporting the Humanitarian Access and Security
Manager – South West, the South West Field Coordinator to ensure that access, safety and
security is mainstreamed into all field operations across the South West region, and that
accurate high-quality information is available for decision-making.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Mission 1: Support the implementation of AAH humanitarian access strategy in South-
West Region
 Contribute to the development and maintenance of a reliable access information gathering
network through multiple contacts/focal points at field level
 Support access assessments conducted by AAH in the South West region (SWR)
 Support the monitoring and analysis of the access situation in SWR
 Collection of information regarding access in SWR concerning AAH
 Responding to security relevant incidents with information gathering and informing the
Humanitarian Access and Security Manager
 Cover for the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager in his absence and support and
advice the FC and program staffs in the field regarding safety and security information on
a daily basis
 Build Acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming by liaising with local
communities, local authorities, religious leaders and other humanitarian actors and
stakeholders within the region
 Support the Humanitarian Access and Security Manager & the FC in drafting and updating
AAH’s South West Access Strategy

Mission 2: Support the security management of AAH operations in areas of intervention
 Support the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager and FC in development of a network
with the various interlocutors intervening in SWR (authorities, communities, NGOs, CSOs)
in regards to security
 Support management of incidents and crises in collaboration with FC, HAS HoD and the
CD, as well as with any designated HQ Crisis Management team
 Support the monitoring and analysis of the humanitarian, security, political situation in
SWR as well as submit regular contextual updates (weekly/monthly situational reports) to
the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager and/or FC
 Supports the HAS Manager in enforcing all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning
for staff safety, operational security and program continuity
 Support the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager to develop, consolidate and
implement operating procedures and contingency plans
 Delivers context, security and access briefings or trainings of new national and international
AAH employees
 Works closely with AAH field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up
with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and
filed appropriately
 Coordinates regularly with the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager on safety and
security issues, and fulfil reporting requirements to the Country Office
 Assist the Humanitarian Access & Security Manager to provide training(s) that may include
Humanitarian principles, Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans
(CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms;
Communications (including satellite phones) to field team
 Follow-up on Daily Field Security Checklist (i.e. inputs, feedback and archiving)
 Supports The Humanitarian Access & Security Manager in maintaining a safe and secure
environment for AAH operations, employees and visitors, premises, and assets
 Briefs the FC and HAS Manager on a daily basis on the security situation in SWR
 Participate in the preparation, implementation, and analysis of assessments in the Region
Mission 3: Support the safety management of AAH operations in areas of intervention
 With support of the HAS Manager, conduct regular safety inspections such as: fire
extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of AAH facilities in the Region as it
pertains to health and safety
 Undertakes continual assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational
assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security and safety are being met
 Support the HAS Manager in regularly monitoring and reviewing AAH’s existing security
set-up and proposing appropriate corrective measures to secure AAH premises, personnel
and assets
 Check that facilities and equipment conform to security norms (closures and doorways are
in a good state, open spaces lit up, buildings identified, fire extinguishers present,
electrical installations buried, etc.)
 Regularly check hibernation kits, first aid kits, and vehicle safety kits; ensure that staff
know what is in the kits and how and when to use them
 Supports HAS Manager in giving security clearance to Weekly Movement Plan

 Based on the Weekly Movement Plan, carry out security checks on a daily basis in order to
verify that AAH teams can intervene
 Daily tracking and recording of all AAH vehicle field movements and be the focal person
with Team Leaders during movement by tracking location of all vehicle in the field, follow
up of any calls made by sat phone.
 Supports in the identification and establishment of adapted measures to ensure AAH
facilities are secure
DIPLOMAS/STUDIES/EXPERIENCE :
 Master’s Degree in criminology, peace & security studies, political sciences or related
subject
 Minimum of 1 year’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management,
safety and security management or other related fields
REQUIRED SKILLS :
 Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate
effectively (both in writing and verbally)
 Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
 Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
 Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humor
 Proven commitment to accountability practices
 Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Emails, Skype, Web researches);
 Fluency in oral and written English, French and Pidgin
 Demonstrable training and capacity building experience
 Proven ability to read maps
 Knowledge of the geography and culture of the SW Region
 Previous experience in similar activities with INGOs
COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY
- Commit to respecting and applying the Action Against Hunger gender policy.
- Integrating the gender approach into activities.
- Contribute to a work environment taking into account the specificities of each other and avoid any
discrimination
SAFEGUARDING
Action Against Hunger believes that everyone with whom it comes into contact regardless of age,
gender identity, disability, ethnic origin or any other ground of discrimination has the right to be
protected from any form of harm, of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Action Against Hunger will
not tolerate abuse and exploitation by staff, related personnel, partners or suppliers.
The employee must follow at least one training course on Safeguarding, respect Action Against
Hunger's Safeguarding-PSEA policy, ensure that it is respected and apply it for the duration of
their contract.
RECRUITEMENT PROCEDURE
Our recruitment procedure has some or all of 3 key steps :
1. A pre-selection on the basis of the files submitted (only candidates whose skills and
experience match with the profile are selected for the test) ;
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2. Written test
3. oral interview
For each step, only selected candidates are contacted.
Applications (including a CV, a letter of motivation, and references) must be submitted through this
LINK https://forms.gle/KLhKWvqFS33YkfUD7  OR Using this code ,
indicating the title of the position and reference KU-HR-012025-04 in subject.
Applications must be received on or before 30th of January 2025 at 5:30 PM.
At the attention of: Head of Human resources department, Action Against Hunger Cameroon
Only selected candidates will be selected for tests and interview.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Recruitment at Action Against Hunger is free and we do not encourage any
mediation.