Back Access & Security Manager - Gaza Response

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact. Mercy Corps in the Middle East Mercy Corps is a non-profit, non-governmental international humanitarian and development organization, registered in the United States and United Kingdom with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for over a decade. Mercy Corps Palestine has staff based in East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories. Mercy Corps has been operating in Palestine since 1986, and across the Middle East for a number of years. The Position The Access & Safety Manager (ASM Gaza) reports to the Mercy Corps Palestine Humanitarian Access & Safety Manager (HASM). The ASM (Gaza) is responsible for monitoring the overall security situation in Gaza, enforcing security regulations, providing sound and timely advice to MC Gaza staff and management, coordinating access (entry, exits and movements) within Gaza and providing regular oversight and capacity building to staff at the field location. Essential Responsibilities Safety & Security Management

• Provide technical support and guidance in the areas of safety, security and access to all Gaza based/located staff.
  • Support and advise Emergency Response and program teams on all policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning for staff safety and operational security in Gaza.
    • Evaluate, review, and update the Gaza Security Management Plan on a regular basis. Ensure compliance to the MC Security Management framework within the SMP and all annexes.
      • Identify, establish, and manage protocols and procedures to ensure MC facilities are secure.
        • Evaluate, review, and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for MC GHs/offices in Gaza and ensure that practical preparations are in place and briefed to all staff.
          • Work with the MCP HASM to develop and implement operating procedures and contingency plans
            • Compile and submit monthly security reporting that tracks incidents and trends within MCs area of operation. Establish daily cadence of contextual updates with the HASM.
              • Ensure all incidents are formally reported within MC Incident Reporting protocols.
                • Undertake continual assessments of equipment and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.
                  • Provide and implement the best possible solutions for the use of equipment to