Global Roving and Emergency Response HAS Manager (Arabic Speaker)

Norwegian Refugee Council; Oslo fylke; Remote; NOK 1,140,000 - 1,614,000; Full time

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.

Skills

HAS management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Risk assessment

English fluency

Arabic fluency

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced humanitarian access and security professional ready to make an impact across some of the world’s most challenging emergency contexts?

NRC is looking for a Global Roving and Emergency Response Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager to provide expert guidance, operational support and training to our teams worldwide. This is a dynamic, field-facing role that involves deploying to NRC operations to strengthen humanitarian access, safety and security risk management. You will work closely with country leadership, emergency response teams and the Global HAS Unit, reporting to the Global Expert HAS Adviser – Strategy and Planning, with direct field-level management during deployments.

As part of NRC’s global HAS team, you will contribute to enabling principled humanitarian action while protecting the safety and wellbeing of our staff, partners and the communities we serve. The team develops and oversees the policies, systems and standards that help NRC deliver assistance safely, even in complex emergencies and protracted displacement settings.

Essential requirement: Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.

What you will do

• Lead and monitor the implementation and compliance of NRC security risk management framework with the aim of managing safety and security risks towards NRC staff, project participants, and assets
• Develop NRC’s approach to humanitarian access at a country level, including through developing Access Plans, and assisting country offices in navigating complex negotiations and dilemmas around adherence to humanitarian principles
• Provide technical advice in developing or reviewing country office HAS Operational Plans and budgets as part of their strategy development/review processOn occasion, may be required to act as a Regional Head of HAS during leave periods or vacancies
• Ensure that access, and security risk management solutions adhere to the principles and policies of NRC, as well as the humanitarian principles (of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Mentor and build capacity of HAS staff/teams in the field during deployments
• When deemed necessary and with the approval of management teams, establish networking and coordination mechanisms in areas where they are assessed to be essential but currently do not exist
• Provide technical support to the selection of and capacity sharing with, local implementing partners
• Upon request, assist in conducting access severity assessments and delivery of trainings on humanitarian access negotiations and engagement, internally as well as to local actors and implementing partners
• Any other tasks as delegated by the line manager

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a manager, such as an Area Manager or Country Director in a humanitarian/recovery context with responsibilities for safety and security
• Proven, solid and relevant experience in HAS work, preferably in the NGO (non-governmental organisations) environment
• Experience in administration and budgeting for HAS roles and activities.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts (posted in a high-risk environment)
• Experience in gathering, organizing and analysing HAS related information
• Flexible and with a strong team spirit.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal required.

What we offer

• Duty station: Global Roving
• Contract: 1year.
• Travel: Up to 75%.
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s Mobile salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, 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.

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.

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.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

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.

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.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH