Liaison and Access Technical Officer Bangladesh Cox's Bazar

Our Ideal Candidate:

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

The Liaison and Access Technical Officer supports the Access and Field Office Coordinator in maintaining and developing NRC's relations with authorities of the Government of Bangladesh at Local and National levels. He/she will support Area office on any kinds of BAI related access issues. The Liaison and Access Technical Officer will liaise with relevant officials to ensure timely and effective approval of NRC projects and other relevant works in the Area office.  

Key Tasks and Assignments:

• Contribute to map and regularly update NRC’s stakeholder mapping, contact list, external communication Log, etc. tools.
• Support Access and Field office coordinator on any kinds of coordination with NRC’s country office Liaison/partnership focal specially on preparation, collection and submission of the relevant documents in relation with FDs to the RRRC office, DC office, LEA, UNO office as well as CIC office.
• Participate in the scheduled monthly and emergency meeting at RRRC office, DC office, UNO office and other relevant meetings assigned by Access and Field office Coordinator or Area Manager. 
• Conduct regular meetings with local authorities at the Refugee Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRRC), Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner (DC) office, different Camp-in-Charges (CiC), different government line ministry units, different National and local Law Enforcement agencies and others to support effective inter-organizational communication.
• Contribute to the development, file and maintain organized records of all communications with government authorities, including but not limited to: programme inquiries and authorization requests, validations, approved Need Assessment (NA), Project Completion Report (PCR), Accreditation letter, reports, camp pass and other relevant documents;
• Prepare, Review and submit different forwarding letter request come from different CCs. 
• Ensure timely submission of different types of reports, need assessment, Project Completion Report (PCR), FDs, DIP, Prottoyon Potro (Testimonial) and other relevant documents to proper places. 
• Provide advice to Area manager and Access field office coordinator on all issues pertaining to laws and regulations affecting the operations of INGOs in the country.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of NRC’s stakeholder analysis and partnerships strategy for the area level program design and implementation. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of NRC’s stakeholder analysis and partnerships strategy for the area level program design and implementation. 

Key Education and Skills Requirements: 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social science, Political Science, International Relations, Law, and other relevant degrees;
• At least 03 years of relevant working experience in a similar role in a humanitarian/recovery context/ with NGO/INGO/UN.
• Good knowledge of the governance and administrative structures in Bangladesh. 
• Experience in working with relevant government departments;
• Knowledge of Bangladesh legislation and policies related to INGO operations in the country.
• Knowledge of the Rohingya displacement context.
• Must have good coordination and communication skills as well as negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge on the process of FDs, DIP, Prottyon Potro, Need Assessment, Project Completion Report and different government office dealings. 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Excellent English and Bangla language skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer:

• Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Number of positions: 01
• 30% travel, approximately.
• Grade 06 in NRC’s Salary Scale monthly Gross Salary is 93,123.00  BDT, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Group Insurance for staff and dependents, 24/7 Psychosocial assistant. Two festival bonuses, End service benefit, maternity allowance, various types of leaves (Annual, casual, maternity, paternity, etc.)
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: - log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport/NID.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• We welcome applications from qualified and interested candidates, particularly local candidates per the job location. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Incomplete application will not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC works in Cox’s Bazar in response to the Rohingya crisis, and in areas such as Sylhet in the north-east addressing the impacts of climate change. Alongside partners, our integrated operations include shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), responding to weather-related emergencies, ensuring education continuity through in-person and digital learning, and scaling up information counselling for refugees and host Bangladeshis, reaching over 150,000 people per year. Our approach to humanitarian action focuses on principled aid delivery and promotes the agency and dignity of impacted populations.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and assistanceive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC here