Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Officer
Quick answer
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is hiring a Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Officer based in the North East Area Office and Shostka, Sumska Oblast, to monitor security policies and facilitate safe, principled humanitarian operations.
- Role
- Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Officer
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Location
- North East Area Office and Shostka, Sumska Oblast
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Officer supports the implementation and monitoring of safety policies, security plans, and operational trackers within the North East Area Office and Shostka Field Office. The role focuses on enabling principled humanitarian assistance by navigating complex challenges including conflict, bureaucratic hurdles, and physical obstacles. The officer works closely with the HAS Coordinator to ensure the safety of staff and the secure delivery of humanitarian programs. Frequent field presence is required to maintain operational oversight and duty of care.
What you'll do
- Implement and monitor HAS policies, plans, and security procedures.
- Maintain security trackers and operational safety processes.
- Provide field-based support for the safe delivery of humanitarian programs.
- Assist the HAS Coordinator in managing security constraints and access hurdles.
- Support the organization’s Duty of Care commitments for all staff members.
What it takes
- Experience in humanitarian access, safety, or security management.
- Strong understanding of operational security in conflict-affected environments.
- Ability to travel frequently to field locations in Sumska Oblast.
- Proven capacity to implement security protocols and monitoring systems.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and safe programming.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this role located?
This position is based in the North East Area Office and the Field Office in Shostka, Sumska Oblast, requiring frequent field presence.
Is this a remote position?
No, the role requires frequent presence in the field and is considered an in-office/field-based position.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
What are the primary responsibilities of the HAS Officer?
The officer is responsible for implementing safety policies, managing security trackers, and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian programs under the supervision of the HAS Coordinator.
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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