Global HAS Manager (Arabic Speaker) – Emergency Response

Norwegian Refugee Council

Oslo fylke

Remote

NOK 1,140,000 - 1,614,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an experienced Global Roving and Emergency Response Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager to strengthen humanitarian access, safety and security risk management across NRC operations. You will deploy to field operations, mentor teams, and coordinate with the Global HAS Unit to safeguard staff and deliver principled humanitarian action.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required, and the role involves up to 75% travel and roving across contexts

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as a manager in humanitarian/recovery with safety and security responsibilities.
Proven HAS work experience, preferably in NGOs.
Experience budgeting for HAS roles and activities.
Experience in complex and volatile contexts.
Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor the implementation of NRC's security risk management framework.
Develop country-level humanitarian access plans and support complex negotiations.
Provide technical advice for HAS Operational Plans and budgets.
May act as Regional Head of HAS during leaves or vacancies.
Ensure access and risk solutions align with NRC policies and IHL.
Mentor HAS staff and build field capacity during deployments.
Establish networking and coordination where essential gaps exist.
Support selection of and capacity sharing with local partners.
Assist in access severity assessments and trainings on negotiations.