Humanitarian Access Adviser Yemen (Open to Internals Only)

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly experienced Humanitarian Access Adviser to lead and support humanitarian access initiatives in Yemen by developing strategies, tools, and workplans that enable NRC’s operations in complex and constrained environments. It involves conducting detailed access analysis in collaboration with field staff to inform program design and implementation and integrating access considerations into program planning and reporting. The position supports training and capacity building on humanitarian access and negotiation, coordinates with Protection, Advocacy, and Security units, and contributes to NRC’s regional and global access efforts by sharing best practices and lessons learned. It also plays a leadership role in inter-agency coordination, acting as INGO Co-chair of OCHA’s Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG), supporting cross-agency collaboration, and contributing to international advocacy related to access issues.

What you will do:

• Support access innovation initiatives, including development of strategies, workplan, tools and guidelines for management of NRC’s access in Yemen
• Provide access analysis based on program operation demand and in consultation with field staff 
• Provide area-based access analyses supporting operational implementation or program development, including recommendations on how to address issues as they arise
• Work with program units to ensure access elements are included in program design and reporting 
• Identify training needs, and support or conduct training initiatives for field staff in Yemen for humanitarian access, including humanitarian principles, and negotiations
• Contribute to advocacy efforts related to access, in close coordination with the Protection and Advocacy Advisers 
• Collaborate with Security to monitor, analyze and respond to overlapping access and security constraints and incidents
• Support NRC Global to refine and further develop and field test strategies, trainings, tools and guidance (access strategy and negotiations)
• Contribute to NRC regional and global access discussions, development of tools and strategies, and documentation and organizational learning through sharing lessons learned and best practices from Yemen CO
• Act as the INGO Co-chair of OCHA’s Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) and lead other INGO access initiatives and/or forums
• Ensure that linkages between access initiatives are established and maintained, particularly between the HAWG, the Advocacy Working Group, and the CDs’ forum
• Collaborate closely with OCHA and any other data analysis units on key access issues that require monitoring and analysis
• Lead and coordinate as a platform for knowledge exchange within agencies in Yemen on access issues and solutions
• As requested, contribute to NRC’s international advocacy efforts in relation to access and represent NRC in international fora related to access.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot from the Job description. 

What you will bring:

• Masters level education or related Field 
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Senior Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context. 
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Knowledge of the context in Yemen desirable.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Sana’a - Yemen
• Contract: 12 months (Fixed-term contract renewal based on performance, funds availability and need for the position)           
• Travel: Up to 40% (within the Yemen areas of implementation)
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Send in your application by latest June 9^th, 2025.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

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.

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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 supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Yemen here.