The Humanitarian Access Advisor position supports principled programme design and implementation by providing analysis and operational guidance to ensure sustained and quality access. In Yemen, this position plays a dual role of NRCโs internal Access Advisor, leading on strategic initiatives related to Hard to Reach programming, leading on access negotiations, capacity building NRC teams, and external representation with senior-level stakeholders, as well as the Co-Chair of the National Humanitarian Access Working Group. ย The following is a brief description of the role.ย
Specific responsibilitiesย
The Humanitarian Access Advisor plays a dual role as both NRC Yemenโs Access Advisor, working internally with NRC teams on NRC programming and advocacy, as well as Co-Chair of the National Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG).
Co-Chair HAWG:
In a complex inter-agency set-up, play a key role strategic and operational access discussions and negotiations, under the oversight of the HCT Co-lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Inter-agency Access Strategy Represent HAWG ย with senior external stakeholders including government ministries, de facto authorities, security actors, donors, and diplomatic missions Capacity building of HAWG partners (both NGO and UN) on humanitarian principles and access negotiations Develop principled common positions on behalf of the humanitarian community, ensuring wide consultation with stakeholders and buy-in of humanitarian leadership Provide key support to INGO Country Directorโs Group onยInternal NRC Access role:
Act as a senior advisor to the Country Director and CMG on NRCโs positions and approach to relations with local and national authorities Work closely with field staff to ensure sound knowledge of principled access and negotiations Support with establishing and maintaining contacts with the authorities in the areas of operation with a specific focus on the development of access related networks. Lead on developing access negotiation strategies for complex and risky access impediments Lead the development of context specific tools in support of building anticipatory analysis Working closely with the Advocacy Manager, developย advocacy products specific to access Provide capacity building and to field staff on access related topics (humanitarian principles, negotiations, context analysis). External representation of NRC in national and international fora related to access and humanitarian coordination, including with governments, donors, and diplomatic missions Lead strategic initiatives related to operating in Hard-to-Reach Areas; work closely with AO/CO teams to develop access strategies and operate in a principled mannerFor more information on the general responsibilities and working relations, please click thisย job description
Generic professional competencies for this position
Context related skills, knowledge and experienceย
Strong experience in access-constrained environments, including bureaucratic impediments Strong experience working in contexts with assertive authorities and fragmented governance Strong experience with developing negotiating strategies; previous experience training others on humanitarian access negotiations an asset Experience leading humanitarian coordination bodies an asset Experience of assessing political, social and security situations in the country Fluency Arabic is desired. Familiar with local culture, politics and geographical areas Strong interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with non-government stakeholdersWhat We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our workย culture that empowersย every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:ย At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face.ย You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
2 years Fixed term contract We aim to attract internationally experienced candidates; starting basic monthly pay is NOK 57,744 ย dependent on level of experience.ย An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fieldsInternal candidates are encouraged to applyย but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference. ย
To apply as an internal candidate, log in through PEOPLE system The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.