Humanitarian Access and Safety Adviser Sudan - Nationals Only

Background:

The purpose of NRC’s Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) function is to enable a principled humanitarian response in a safe manner for the communities and partners we work with and our staff. Despite NRC’s success in delivering assistance to those in need, security and access constraints remain significant challenges. Obstacles such as conflict and violence, environmental and physical challenges, bureaucratic hurdles, and interference in humanitarian operations, hinder the delivery of services and protection to displacement affected people.

What will you do:

The Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Advisor is a key technical resource on safety and security, crisis management, and access at the country level. This role contributes to managing safety and security risks, building capacity, implementing Duty of Care (in direct coordination with People and Organisation), developing humanitarian access strategies, and facilitating principled humanitarian programming. The HAS Advisor reports directly to the HAS Manager.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Support the HAS Manager and/or Country Director to implement the NRC Global HAS Management System at the country level, prepare reports as required and execute the HAS Operational Plan.
• Supporting work on mitigating bureaucratic impediments.
• Contribute to a culture of enabling a safe and principled humanitarian response and support the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards.
• Line management responsibility for direct reporting staff. This includes:
  • Performance management process: setting clear goals aligned to strategic priorities, and to follow up and support staff’s achievement.
  • Workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development, and support for Duty of Care.
  • Support the HAS Manager with contextual analysis.
  • Contribute to the development of country-level HAS documents, including contingency plans, access strategies, and context-relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in line with organizational standards.
    • Support the HAS Manager in conducting Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and access assessments, including Rapid SRAs for new operational locations, and collaborate with management to implement relevant mitigation measures and support safe programming, with a focus on the country office.
    • Support the HAS Manager to maintain oversight of compliance with NRC’s HAS Management System at the country level.
    • Facilitate ongoing culture of learning relevant to Humanitarian Access and Safety and arrange for trainings including Hostile Environment Individual Security Training (HEIST), Field First Aid, drills and simulations for NRC staff and partners, in line with NRC policies.
    • In consultation with the Country Director and HAS Manager, communicate, and coordinate with relevant external actors and coordination structures and build relationships with various stakeholders to inform operations and security management as well as increase humanitarian access and protect humanitarian space at the area level.
    • Support the development and maintenance of stakeholder analysis and access networks for areas where NRC is or is planning to implement programme activities.
    • In coordination with the HAS Manager, accompany staff who liaise with authorities and armed actors using a principled approach.

      Specific responsibilities:

      • Collaborate with the HAS Manager, People and Organization staff, and the Area Manager to ensure Duty of Care standards are upheld, reflecting the diversity of the NRC workforce and visitors to the area.
      • Foster a culture of enabling a safe and principled humanitarian response, adhering to the Humanitarian Principles, in alignment with Programme Criticality.
      • Provide inputs on the engagement with parties to the conflict, including non-state armed groups and state armed forces.
      • Work with the Area Management Group (AMG) on emergency preparedness and contingency planning.
      • Collaborate with AMG members and the HAS Manager to manage access, safety and security related incidents at the Area level, ensuring their documentation in NRC Protect.
      • Contribute, in collaboration with the HAS Manager, to improving humanitarian access for NRC operations across the area by providing technical support on tools and strategies, supporting capacity building for area staff, and assisting teams in developing access strategies and engagement plans.
      • Ensure that HAS training tracker is up to date.
      • Facilitate the process of visas, approvals, and TAs.
      • Lead and/or advise on the engagement with parties to the conflict, including non-state armed groups and state armed forces at the area level, when designated by management,
      • Provide the relevant HAS information required for project proposals to donors, internal or external audits, and any other requests as needed.
      • Contribute to capacity building and knowledge sharing initiatives with local partners regarding security risk management and humanitarian access in the area, in coordination with the HAS Manager and the partnership focal points.
      • Represent NRC in external forums at the area level, such as security coordination groups, Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) and Civil-Military Coordination, as well as other forums as required.
      • Promote safeguarding principles and commitments within NRC and amongst communities.
      • Participate, actively, in the Area Management Group.
      • Perform any other tasks related to HAS and the position as delegated by the line manager.

        Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

        What you will bring:

        Generic professional competencies: 

        •              Minimum five years of relevant experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.

        •              Experience in liaising with the local government/authorities.

        •              Solid understanding of the Humanitarian Principles and their application in programmatic and advocacy responses, NGO safety and risk management, humanitarian access, and civil-military coordination.

        •              Previous experience working in complex contexts and understanding of access negotiations.

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        •              Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel.

        •              Prior experience as a trainer is an added value.

        •              Working proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

        Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

        • Demonstrated knowledge of context.
        • Experience in liaising with communities and authorities as well as with NGOs.
        • Experience in risk management with implementing partners (as applicable).

          What we offer:

          • Duty station: Port Sudan
          • Contract: 1 year of national contract (with possibility for extension based on funding, performance, and the need for the position)
          • Travel: 50% (to NRC operating locations)
          • Salary/benefits: grade 8 of NRC’s national pay scale 
          • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
          • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

            Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

            Important information about the application process

            • For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
            • When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
            • Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
            • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
            • Applicants who do not fill the full job applications will not be considered. 
            • This position is open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Sudan. NRC will not provide visa nor sponsor it.  
            • We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

              If you have any questions about this role, please email esa.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

              Why NRC?

              The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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              We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

              • do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
              • join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
              • be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.  Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.  At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:  • treat everyone with respect and dignity  • contribute to building a safe environment for all  • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)  • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH