Humanitarian Access & Safety Technical Officer – Pemba

About the role

The Humanitarian Access and Safety Technical Officer will support the safe and principled delivery of NRC programmes in Pemba and surrounding areas. Reporting to the Area Manager and working with the HAS Manager, the officer will implement NRC’s Global HAS Management System and ensure staff safety and access to affected populations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor NRC’s HAS policy, plans, procedures and trackers at the area level.
• Develop and maintain area‑level HAS documents such as contingency plans, access strategies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide regular briefings on security developments, access challenges and emerging threats to area management.
• Assist the HAS Manager with Security Risk Assessments and rapid assessments for new operational locations.
• Conduct drills, training sessions and briefings on access, safety and security for staff.
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities and other partners to coordinate safe humanitarian operations.

Required profile

• Experience in humanitarian access, safety or security coordination in conflict‑affected settings.
• Ability to work frequently in the field and support staff duty of care.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and propose mitigation measures.

Required skills

• Security Risk Assessment (SRA) methodology
• Access assessment and contingency planning
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Conducting safety and security training and drills