What we are looking for
NRC is looking for an NGO Platform Humanitarian Access Coordinatorย to join the Bangladesh mission. The role holder will lead the security/access coordination efforts, providing essential advisory support to all members; facilitating security coordination; managing the verification, compilation, and dissemination of information; leading on trends analysis; handling external communications; and overseeing capacity strengthening for members. The Coordinator will ensure approved emergency information during critical events is shared in a timely manner, and will play a key role in advocating with key external stakeholders to improve access to humanitarian services.
If you are an influential and strategic leader; with a track record in developing and integrating distinctive strategies; who has strong analytical expertise and high integrity; and strong interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder management skills; as well as the ability to collaborate with others while building sound, constructive relationships, then this is the role for you!
What you will do
Leadership & Coordination (leading and coordinating security and access efforts within the NGO Platform, providing strategic advisory support, providing security and access information and guidance, etc.). Emergency Coordination (coordinating security related information and decision-making, ensuring timely information flow, etc.). Information Management (verifying and disseminating security and access information, developing/overseeing the incident reporting system, analysing trends, etc.). External Communications (being the main point of contact for external NGO Platform communications, representing the Platform at different meetings and working groups, etc.). Strengthening Capabilities (conducting assessments of the security awareness/management strengths and needs amongst members, addressing identified needs, etc.). Organisational Development (developing and implementing policies and procedures, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives, etc.). We highly encourage you to learn more about the role:ย please review the full Job Description here.ยWhat you will bring
Security, safety, and humanitarian access senior managementย experience in a humanitarian/recovery context. Communication and liaison experience. Information verification on security incidents expertise. Analysis of security/humanitarian access trends track record. Coordination structuresย establishment/facilitation background. Complex, and volatile context exposure. Englishย fluency, both written and verbal.ยWhat makes this position attractive?
The opportunity to work in the steadily growing NRC mission of Bangladesh that has scaled up since inception in 2018 to respond to the Rohingya influx, and that has an increasingly growing portfolio and funding. NRC interventions are used to increase the acceptance of humanitarian assistance amongst Rohingya and Bangladeshi populations. In addition to the existing Rohingya refugee response, NRCโs integrated activities are addressing the impacts of displacement from climate change in Coxโs Bazar, in the North-East and South-West parts of Bangladesh. As of 2022, NRC is working to respond to severe floods in Sylhet. Bangladesh is one of the worldโs most disaster-prone countries while also hosting nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees. This is considered a protracted emergency in which displacement and recurrent climate disasters combine. Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. The current context is set against a backdrop of continued conflict in Rakhine State, steady attenuation of humanitarian access, and political pressure to repatriate refugees. This is characterised by multiple localised emergencies adversely affecting communities and populations with low levels of resilience, high vulnerability, and acute poverty. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility. Learn more about NRCโs operation in Bangladesh here.What we offer
Coxโs Bazar, Bangladesh duty station. 18-month contract duration. 10% travel, approximately. Grade 8 in NRCโs Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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.ยImportant information about the application process
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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NRC works in Coxโs Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.
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.Learn more about NRC here. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.ย 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.ย 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.ย Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH