Job Purpose

The Humanitarian Access Manager oversee and implement access protocols for a specific area of operations for an ACTED Mission. He/she reports directly to the Senior Area Coordinator. He/she is responsible for, managing access and field negotiations.

Objectives

Ensure that ACTED has the required access in its operational areas through coordination with relevant stakeholders and getting required permissions and follow up throughout the different phases of project implementation. **

This role will be based in ACTED office in Antep and will be supervising ACTED NWS/Idlib Field HAM, who is based in Qah and moving among ACTED three offices in Idlib. **

The two roles are completing each other. While Idlib Field HAM will be ACTED main focal point in communication with stakeholders at the field level in his respective operational area, ACTED NWS/Idlib HAM, based in Antep, will be the link between the field team and capital team, and will be doing frequent missions to the field to ensure that access protocols are well implemented. **

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Movements and Access Management

1.1 Support on Security Clearances review and approval

1.2 Define key questions information we are looking at during Access mission.

1.3 Fill out the Access Mission report.

1.4 Perform Road conditions assessments.

1.5 Facilitating conversations with Sr.AC,ACs/PMs around program implementation plans, planned areas of intervention. Scheduling missions in accordance with the priorities of programs, while collaborating with Field based PRs and CSM the security environment.

2. Liaison Management

2.1 Day to day permissions process

2.1.1 Support to coordinate with all teams daily for their upcoming activities in order to prepare authorisations.

2.1.2 Ensure the request of daily permissions for field work (activities, vehicles) are done timely.

2.1.3 Support on direct interaction with all relevant authorities for permissions.

2.1.4 Support the liaison team on the dedicated liaison work around REACH permissions.

2.1.5 Support on the signature of MoUs with relevant stakeholders.

2.1.6 Ensure that all teams have the relevant permissions for daily movements before departure.

2.1.7 Ensure authorisations for posting of ACTED RFQs and Tender documentation are obtained timely.

2.2 Authorities engagement

2.2.1 Lead regular meeting with authorities to update on projects and strategic discussions.

2.2.2 Ensure troubleshooting meetings in case of issues faced in the field.

2.2.3 Support on consolidation of monthly area report for authorities (when relevant).

2.2.4 review and approve communication to Local Authorities.

2.2.5 Attend the weekly coordination or ad hoc meetings with Local Authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in humanitarian studies, public relationships, or related field

• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience leading teams in a humanitarian context for lNGDs, UN agencies, or at similar position.

• Minimum of 2 year of technical experience in same position and same context.

• Networking / High negotiation skills.

• Communication skills - advanced level

• Leadership / Accountability / Analytical thinking

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required

• Strong command of Arabic and English language skills, Turkish will be preferable

By applying for this position you certify that the all the details with your current application, are true to the best of your background and knowledge. You accept the legal mentions of www.acted.org and authorize the automated processing of your personal data by ACTED for recruitment, HR management and administrative compliance control purposes, in accordance with European regulations for the protection of personal data.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to turkey.hr@acted.org with their name and position they are applying to in the subject line, Application for [Position] – [Full Name],

The emails without the relevant information in the subject line will not be considered.

Only candidates that are Turkish ID holders and legally able to work in Turkey will be considered

By applying for this position you certify that the all the details with your current application, are true to the best of your background and knowledge. You accept the legal mentions of www.acted.org and authorize the automated processing of your personal data by ACTED for recruitment, HR management and administrative compliance control purposes, in accordance with European regulations for the protection of personal data

ACTED is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in the framework of its programs in Syria. The successful candidate will be required to adhere to ACTED Code of conduct and ACTED Global Policies especially regarding the protection of children and the protection against sexual exploitation and abuse. A rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken, and information will be requested from previous employers about any disciplinary action of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ACTED is committed to gender equity and to have a balanced and diverse workforce.  ACTED strongly encourages qualified women, persons with disabilities and persons from under-represented groups to apply to the position.

ACTED offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, and career coaching.

ACTED never uses external recruitment agencies and recruitment is always free of charge.

The necessity of ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with proper attention to promoting diversity, is the most important concern in the recruitment and employment of staff at ACTED.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided.