Humanitarian Access Working Group Coordinator
Quick answer
The Norwegian Refugee Council is hiring an in-office Humanitarian Access Working Group Coordinator in Kabul, Afghanistan, to lead humanitarian access strategies and stakeholder coordination in a complex operational environment.
- Role
- Humanitarian Access Working Group Coordinator
- Organization
- Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Location
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) Coordinator to lead humanitarian access strategies in Afghanistan. This role involves co-leading the HAWG, fostering collaboration among humanitarian actors, and providing technical advisory support to the Humanitarian Country Team. The successful candidate will navigate complex, volatile environments to ensure principled access and address emerging operational challenges. This position is based in Kabul and focuses on strategic coordination to support the protection and assistance of vulnerable populations.
What you'll do
- Co-lead the Humanitarian Access Working Group and serve as the primary NGO focal point.
- Develop, review, and execute the Humanitarian Country Team Access Strategy and HAWG workplan.
- Provide expert advisory services on humanitarian access dilemmas and international humanitarian law.
- Represent the HAWG before donors, authorities, and various coordination platforms.
- Foster collaboration and negotiation support among humanitarian actors in volatile settings.
What it takes
- Proven experience in humanitarian work within conflict or post-conflict volatile environments.
- Technical expertise in humanitarian access methodologies and high-risk operational settings.
- Experience in forum leadership, coordination, and drafting strategic policy guidance.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and protection principles.
- Fluency in written and verbal English.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and benefits package according to NRC's International Salary Scale (Grade 9).
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Kabul, Afghanistan, and requires working on-site.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation is based on Grade 9 of NRC’s International Salary Scale; the specific salary range is not publicly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates need significant experience in humanitarian access within conflict zones, strong stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of humanitarian principles and international law.
How do I apply for this position?
Internal candidates should apply via the Opportunity Marketplace, while external candidates should follow the instructions on the NRC careers portal by creating a profile and submitting an English CV.
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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