Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager
Quick answer
The Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring an in-office Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager in Gaza to lead security strategies and humanitarian access operations, with salary determined by the NRC national Grade 9 scale.
- Role
- Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Location
- Gaza, Palestine
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager to oversee safe and principled humanitarian operations in Gaza. This role involves developing security strategies, conducting risk analysis, and providing technical support to staff operating in volatile environments. The manager will coordinate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate access barriers and ensure duty of care standards are met. This position requires a professional capable of managing incident response and contingency planning in complex crisis contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop and update HAS strategies, plans, and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and analyze the political, social, and security context in Gaza for decision-making.
- Coordinate mandatory safety training for area office staff.
- Support operational teams and management during security incidents as a Crisis Management Team member.
- Engage with military and civilian interlocutors to address humanitarian access barriers.
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of experience in senior security personnel roles in a humanitarian context.
- Proven experience working in complex and volatile environments.
- Experience negotiating humanitarian access with military and civilian stakeholders.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal).
- Legally eligible to work in Gaza, Palestine.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salary on NRC’s national scale (Grade 9), professional growth opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive work culture.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position based in Gaza, Palestine, requiring regular mobility inside the area for site visits and assessments.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is set at Grade 9 on NRC’s national scale; no specific monetary figure is provided in the posting.
Are there specific eligibility requirements for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Gaza, as NRC cannot provide visa sponsorship or work permits for this position.
What kind of experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least 3 years of senior security experience in a humanitarian context and demonstrated success negotiating access in hostile or complex environments.
How to apply
Apply directly on Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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