Humanitarian Access and Safety Coordinator

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 and disaster. NRC operates in multiple countries, focusing on providing high-quality aid and defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and actively promotes a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and innovation among its employees. NRC has a strong emphasis on safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contributing to a safe environment for all.

Job Overview:
The Humanitarian Access and Safety Coordinator position is crucial for ensuring that NRC can deliver humanitarian assistance safely and effectively in the Central African Republic (CAR). This role involves supporting the implementation of NRC's global humanitarian access and safety management system, preparing necessary reports, and executing operational plans. The coordinator will work closely with the Manager of Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) to foster a culture of safe humanitarian response based on humanitarian principles. The position requires a proactive approach to managing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security risks and ensuring compliance with NRC's policies and procedures. The coordinator will also be responsible for training staff and partners on safety protocols and will engage with external stakeholders to enhance humanitarian access and protect the humanitarian space in CAR.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Humanitarian Access and Safety Coordinator include supporting the HAS Manager in implementing NRC's HAS management system in CAR, preparing required reports, and executing the operational HAS plan. The coordinator will contribute to fostering a culture of safe humanitarian response and support the implementation of minimum standards for safe and inclusive programming. Responsibilities also include managing staff performance, planning workforce needs, recruiting and developing personnel, and supporting due diligence. The coordinator will assist in contextual analysis, develop HAS documents, conduct security risk assessments, and ensure compliance with NRC's HAS management system. Additionally, the coordinator will organize training sessions, communicate with relevant external actors, and ensure adherence to NRC's policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, security and risk management, humanitarian access, crisis management, or a related field. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in humanitarian or recovery contexts is required. Candidates should have a solid understanding of humanitarian principles and their application in programming and advocacy, as well as experience in security risk management and humanitarian access negotiations. Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, is essential. Previous experience as a trainer is an asset, and candidates must have professional proficiency in French, both written and spoken, with English proficiency being an advantage.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in a relevant field such as social sciences, security and risk management, humanitarian access, or crisis management. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of humanitarian operations and the necessary safety protocols.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have experience working in complex environments and a strong understanding of access negotiations and security risk management. Experience in liaising with communities and authorities, as well as working with NGOs, is also beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, both written and spoken. Proficiency in English is considered an asset, and knowledge of local languages in the intervention area is advantageous.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a 12-month renewable contract based on funding availability. The work location is Bouar, with 50% of the time expected to be spent in the field. The salary is based on NRC's Grade 7, step 1 of the salary scale for CAR. The desired start date for this position is January 202

• This position is reserved for Central African nationals and foreign candidates with the legal right to work in the Central African Republic. NRC is committed to diversity and inclusion, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The recruitment process is free of charge, and NRC will never ask for money during recruitment.