Hiring Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Job Location: Somalia
Closing date10 Jul 2023
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
1. Role and responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.Support access innovation initiatives, including development of strategies, workplan, tools and guidelines for management of NRC’s access in Somalia
Provide access analysis based on program operation demand and in consultation with field staff
Provide area-based access analysis supporting operational implementation or program development, including recommendations on how to address issues as they arise
Work with program unit to ensure access elements are included in program design and reporting
Identify training needs, and support or conduct training initiatives for field staff in Somalia for humanitarian access, including humanitarian principles, and negotiations
Contribute to advocacy efforts related to access, in close coordination with the Protection and Advocacy Advisers
Collaborate with Security to monitor, analyze and respond to overlapping access and security constraints and incidents
Support NRC Global to refine and further develop and field test strategies, trainings, tools and guidance (access strategy and negotiations)
Contribute to NRC regional and global access discussions, development of tools and strategies, and documentation and organizational learning through sharing lessons learned and best practices from Somalia CO
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Security/Humanitarian Access Manager/Advisor in a humanitarian/recovery context
Masters level education or related Field
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/skills, knowledge and experience:
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
1. Role and responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.Support access innovation initiatives, including development of strategies, workplan, tools and guidelines for management of NRC’s access in Somalia
Provide access analysis based on program operation demand and in consultation with field staff
Provide area-based access analysis supporting operational implementation or program development, including recommendations on how to address issues as they arise
Work with program unit to ensure access elements are included in program design and reporting
Identify training needs, and support or conduct training initiatives for field staff in Somalia for humanitarian access, including humanitarian principles, and negotiations
Contribute to advocacy efforts related to access, in close coordination with the Protection and Advocacy Advisers
Collaborate with Security to monitor, analyze and respond to overlapping access and security constraints and incidents
Support NRC Global to refine and further develop and field test strategies, trainings, tools and guidance (access strategy and negotiations)
Contribute to NRC regional and global access discussions, development of tools and strategies, and documentation and organizational learning through sharing lessons learned and best practices from Somalia CO
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Security/Humanitarian Access Manager/Advisor in a humanitarian/recovery context
Masters level education or related Field
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/skills, knowledge and experience:
Excellent command of English
Knowledge of the context in of Somalia or similar contexts
Somalia language is an asset
For more information see the attached Job Description
Additional Information:
Reports to: Country Director
Technical line with: Regional Access Advisor
Supervision of: Local Access Officers/Community Engagement officers
Duty station: Mogadishu
Travel: 40%
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 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. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative12 months fixed term contract
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply 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.
To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site
Click this email to contact the recruitment team; quote the full name of the advert on your subject line. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.
This position is open to Somalia nationals.
Knowledge of the context in of Somalia or similar contexts
Somalia language is an asset
For more information see the attached Job Description
Additional Information:
Reports to: Country Director
Technical line with: Regional Access Advisor
Supervision of: Local Access Officers/Community Engagement officers
Duty station: Mogadishu
Travel: 40%
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: 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. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative12 months fixed term contract
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply 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.
To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site
Click this email to contact the recruitment team; quote the full name of the advert on your subject line. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile.
This position is open to Somalia nationals.