Chargé.e Technique Accès Humanitaire et Sécurité

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing essential support and services to millions of displaced individuals and communities. The organization is recognized for its commitment to high-quality aid and advocacy for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC fosters a culture of responsibility, professional growth, and innovation among its employees, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to contribute to a safe environment free from exploitation and abuse.

Job Overview:
The Chargé.e Technique Accès Humanitaire et Sécurité is responsible for supporting the analysis of the context, managing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security risks, and facilitating humanitarian access to ensure the protection of personnel and assets. This role is crucial for the safe and principled deployment of NRC operations in Eastern Chad. The position requires frequent field presence to support the secure implementation of activities and ensure the duty of care for NRC staff and assets. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Area Manager and receive technical support from the HAS Manager. The role involves implementing and monitoring NRC's HAS policy, plans, procedures, and tracking tools at the Iriba office and intervention zones, including refugee camps and host communities. Candidates with a strong understanding of the local context and community dynamics are encouraged to apply, as this knowledge will be considered in the overall evaluation of applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of NRC's global HAS management system at the zonal level, prepare required reports, and execute elements of the operational HAS plan specific to the area.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of safe and principled humanitarian response and support the implementation of minimum standards for safe and inclusive programming.
• Assist in the development of HAS documents at the zonal level, including contingency plans, access strategies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), in compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the humanitarian context in the area and regularly inform the zonal management team of key security developments, NRC's exposure level, access challenges, and emerging threats to inform decision-making.
• Support the conduct of Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and access assessments, including rapid SRAs for new operational sites, in collaboration with the management team, to identify and implement appropriate mitigation measures and contribute to the safe implementation of programs.
• Conduct practical drills, train staff on access, security, and safety topics, and provide regular briefings.
• Coordinate with the Area Manager and HAS Manager to liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities, and other external actors to share and gather security information, support the safe management of operations, and enhance humanitarian access and the protection of humanitarian space at the zonal level.
• Ensure compliance with NRC's policies, guidelines, and procedures, with particular responsibility for those related to humanitarian access and security (HAS).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or Sociology.
• Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development operations.
• Basic understanding of humanitarian principles and their application in programmatic responses and advocacy, risk management, and NGO security, as well as humanitarian access.
• Previous experience in complex contexts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet usage.
• Excellent command of French, both written and spoken.
• Commitment to equality and ethics.

Educational Background:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) in relevant fields such as International Relations, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, or Sociology is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary theoretical framework and understanding of the complexities involved in humanitarian work and access management.

Experience:
Candidates should possess a minimum of two to three years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development operations. This experience should include a solid understanding of humanitarian principles, risk management, and security protocols, as well as practical experience in complex operational contexts. Previous roles should demonstrate the ability to navigate challenging environments and effectively manage security risks while ensuring humanitarian access.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory for this position, both written and spoken. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the operational context may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and collaboration with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Iriba, Chad, and requires frequent field presence. NRC encourages qualified individuals from Iriba and the surrounding region to apply. The organization promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages women to apply. There are no fees associated with the recruitment process, and NRC has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and exploitation.