Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager

About the role

The Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager supports the Head of Humanitarian Access and Staff Safety and field managers in protecting staff, visitors, partners and SCI assets across Jonglei, Upper Nile and Abyei. The role ensures safe humanitarian access for program teams while maintaining compliance with SCI policies, SOPs and Minimum Operating Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of access, safety and security measures in the designated states.
• Provide technical advice and support to field managers and security focal points.
• Facilitate training and capacity‑building activities on safety and security for staff.
• Monitor risks, conduct assessments and recommend mitigation actions.
• Assist senior leadership in decision‑making on critical safety and security issues.

Required profile

• South Sudanese national with a strong understanding of the local security context.
• Experience in humanitarian security, access management or related fields.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of SCI safety policies, SOPs and Minimum Operating Standards.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Training design and delivery for security awareness.