Humanitarian Access Manager at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Employment Nigeria 24-Jul-2016 ABUJA , NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

POSITION : Humanitarian Access Manager

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Humanitarian Access Manager is to develop an access strategy and work plans for NRC Nigeria and support the implementation of these work plans.
The Humanitarian Access Manager has line management responsibilities for a small team of information officers.
The Humanitarian Access Manager reports to the Head of Programme.

Job Description

Develop an access strategy and work plans for NRC Nigeria
Technical support to the implementation of access work plans
Support the M&E department with developing minimum standards and tools for monitoring in hard to access areas
Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of access components projects
Provide area-based access analysis based on programmatic demands
Support the facilitation of access coordination groups which NRC participates in
Draw up a professional development plan and give guidance and feedback to staff on access negotiations
Identify and provide relevant trainings on humanitarian access, including negotiations and humanitarian principles
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical expertise on humanitarian access
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Strong interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with non-government stakeholders
Knowledge of the context in Nigeria an asset

Personal Qualities:

Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments
Strategic thinking
Analysing

We Offer

Commencement: August 2016
Duration: 12months
Salary/Benefits:

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Humanitarian Access Manager at The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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