Access Adviser ( INGO FORUM) at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adherence with NRC and donor policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and regulations
• Develop access strategy, technical SOP’s / guidelines
• Overall Management of Access staff and responsible for staff recruitment
• Coordinate and manage Access activities in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
• Liaison and collaborate with relevant local and national authorities and stakeholders and represent NIF in relevant forums and working groups
• Develop partnerships in the humanitarian community and coordinate with relevant authorities to design solutions to identified problems
• Co-chair the Access Working Group together with OCHA’s management according to the AWG’s ToR
• Represent the AWG at OHCT and HCT levels (upon request from NIF DDir and Dir) and brief the Country Team on Access issues and ongoing discussions
• Effectively promote the application of IHL and the operationalisation of humanitarian principles in the humanitarian response in Nigeria
• Coordinate BAY state and deep field level access meetings and engagements, with travel to Abuja for key meetings as necessary and briefings to the HCT
• Collaborate closely with REACH, iMMAP, OCHA, INSO and other data analysis units on key humanitarian issues that require monitoring and analysis;
• Identify opportunities for strengthening access measures, as well as opportunities for promoting community acceptance and accountability to the affected population
• Ensure that linkages between other access initiatives are established and maintained
• Ensure attention to special protection issues that arise with the project; particularly those involving vulnerable groups, sensitive topics, protection of sources and confidential data
• Undertake regular visits to the deep field and consistent liaising with key stakeholders to share relevant information and stay informed.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Qualifications

• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Advanced university degree in conflict and development, international relations, international humanitarian law or related technical field (minimum master’s degree).
• Five years cognate experience in a similar role within an NGO (local or international), with humanitarian access functions.
• Experience with developing and implementing access related strategic objectives
• Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and the mandates of the actors involved.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Laws
• Good knowledge of the social, economic and political dynamics in North East Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region in general
• Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.
• Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal Qualities

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment

Commencement: May 2020

Duration: 12 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions of grade level 9

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels .

An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start.

Please apply via the link below