Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Officer

About the role

The Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security Officer works closely with the Country Office operations team to ensure safe and secure humanitarian access. This role supports the implementation of Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy, conducts risk assessments, and builds capacity among safety focal points.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with humanitarian response, supply chain, admin, ACCM and other functions to facilitate access with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct safety and security assessments, provide recommendations and support their implementation.
• Drive the implementation of safety and security standards and policies across the emergency response.
• Promote systemic improvements in safety and security management and ensure compliance with minimum standards.
• Lead capacity‑building activities for Safety & Security Focal Points.

Required profile

• Experience working in humanitarian settings, preferably with access, safety or security responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of safety and security policies, standards and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Required skills

• None explicitly listed.