Under the management of the Security Manager and in close cooperation with the Head of Base, Logistics Coordinator, the Security and Liaison Adviser will support the day-to-day security and risk management of Action Against Hunger operations in the Gaza Strip. Working closely with internal departments and liaising with external stakeholders, the Adviser ensures the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of ACF staff, partners, and assets. This position serves as a key adviser to the Head of Base, who holds final responsibility for security decision-making. A core aspect of the role involves facilitating humanitarian access by engaging with external actors, including local authorities, UN agencies (OCHA, DSS, ASU), Security Working Group members, INGO focal points, and community leaders.
Objective 1: External Liaison and Representation | |
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1 | Serve as the external representative for administrative liaison with authorities and relevant UN entities to ensure proper documentation for program continuity. |
2 | Develop and maintain a humanitarian access contact list and stakeholder mapping per governorate and operational area. |
3 | Monitor changes in formal notification and coordination systems and update internal protocols accordingly. |
4 | Represent ACF in external coordination platforms, including Saving Lives Together, Security Management Working Group, and INSO. |
5 | Provide regular updates on security trends and actor positions to management. |
6 | Support the Security Manager in external representation and coordination, including acting as a delegate when needed. |
Objective 2: Context Monitoring | |
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| Update internal maps of ACF premises, activities, movement routes, and safe havens. |
2 | Monitor and report on security trends and incidents in Gaza via media, UN platforms, and local networks. |
3 | Build and maintain a network of stakeholders to triangulate security-related information. |
4 | Share timely security updates with staff through WhatsApp groups and base meetings. |
Objective 3: Security Advisory | |
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1 | Advise the Security Manager on context analysis, incident response, and internal security processes. |
2 | Conduct site and premises assessments and train staff on security procedures. |
3 | Coordinate daily movement planning and tracking, ensuring compliance with protocols. |
4 | Update Security Management Tools, including the Risk Analysis Table and mitigation measures. |
5 | Ensure site security measures are in place and functional. |
6 | Participate as a member of the Incident Management Team when activated. |
7 | Collaborate with Logistics to maintain movement tracking and communication equipment. |
8 | Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with ACF protocols. |
Objective 4: Training and Capacity Building | |
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1 | Deliver security-related training to ACF staff and partners on topics such as Security Management, Personal Field Security, Fire Safety, Emergency Driving, and First Aid. |
2 | Provide regular refreshers on incident response, movement protocols, and emergency procedures. |
3 | Build the capacity of other Security Team members by facilitating access to external training on risk management, negotiation, and humanitarian access. |
4 | Support the selection, training, and supervision of Security Focal Points across departments. |
Objective 5: Other Tasks | |
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1 | Support the Security Manager in identifying emerging threats and adjusting mitigation measures. |
2 | Assist the Security Manager in drafting and updating SOPs related to security, access, and movement coordination. |
3 | Contribute to timely and accurate incident reporting and registration in designated platforms. |
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