Humanitarian Access And Safety Officer – Jigjiga, Ethiopia - Norwegian Refugee Council (nrc) - Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Jigjiga, Ethiopia
On-site
2 years humanitarian experience
Complex operational context knowledge
Security risk assessment skills
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) seeks a Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer for their Jigjiga, Ethiopia office, focusing on ensuring safe, principled program delivery and staff care. The role involves frequent field presence, management of safety protocols, collaboration with various stakeholders, and training staff on safety measures

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Norwegian Refugee Council's mission to ensure safe and principled programme delivery across the Jigjiga Area Office.
  • Key responsibilities include implementing global HAS management systems, developing contingency plans, and supervising field assistants.
  • The position requires frequent field presence to monitor risks, conduct safety briefings, and manage travel authorizations for staff.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) seeks a Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer for their Jigjiga, Ethiopia office, focusing on ensuring safe, principled program delivery and staff care. The role involves frequent field presence, management of safety protocols, collaboration with various stakeholders, and training staff on safety measures.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2 years humanitarian experience
  • Complex operational context knowledge
  • Security risk assessment skills
  • Contingency plan development
  • Staff safety training delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Strong English communication skills
  • Experience liaising with authorities
  • Capacity building for local partners
  • Incident reporting documentation
  • Collaboration in security forums

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years relevant humanitarian experience
  • Understanding of humanitarian principles and NGO safety
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Working proficiency in English written and verbal

Work Rights

Not specified

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