Humanitarian Access Assistant at The Norwegian Refugee Council

Employment Nigeria 26-May-2017 BORNO , NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) a non-governmental, humanitarian organization

POSITION : Humanitarian Access Assistant

Description

In the coming months, one of NRC’ main focus will be to provide the displacement affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local host communities including IDP camps in Borno State and displaced affected population in surrounding north - eastern states with adequate WaSH, Food Security and livelihood, Shelter, ICLA, Education amongst other durable solutions. NRC is therefore seeking a Humanitarian Access Assistant based in Maiduguri - Nigeria for 2017.
The Humanitarian Access will report to the Roving Humanitarian Access Officer.

Responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Participate on the Nigeria access strategy implementation
Travel to relevant LGAs/areas that NRC currently operating in or planning to operate new programs and facilitate the process
Contribute to NRC access and program expansion to new areas
Responsible for orientation of new recruits on access related in newly accessible areas that NRC is expanding to in the field.
Update the actor mapping sheet with relevant contacts that influence the NRC operations in the northeast Nigeria
In close collaboration with Humanitarian Access, build a network of key informants from the community, local authorities or gate keepers.
Contribute in the humanitarian access tracking online sheet and keep records of any access challenges, solutions and lesson learned
Facilitate access for NRC activities at the field level and camps
Conduct access assessment in new areas based on programmatic demands
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Participate in community information and feedback sessions.
Support in organizing briefing and exchange meetings, workshops and trainings

Qualifications

Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience within field of expertise in a humanitarian/recovery context
Understanding of humanitarian access and HP
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Proficiency in English, Hausa and Kanuri languages
Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
Experience in community mobilization and engagement
Demonstrated experience in development of communication/information products

Personal Qualification:

Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Strategic thinking
Working with people
Analysing
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Handling insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect

Offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract period: 8 months till December 31st, 2017 (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

How To Apply
Candidates should submit their application letter, updated CV and copy of a valid means of National Identification (Passport, Driver’s License, National Identity Card or Voter’s card) to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position you apply for must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

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