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Context
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance and long-term support to people forced to flee, and advocates for their rights.
In Haiti, armed violence, natural disasters, and a deteriorating economic situation are exacerbating humanitarian needs and limiting access to aid. As of January 2026, the IOM estimated that 1.45 million people were internally displaced. NRC operates in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and the Artibonite region, providing education in emergencies, protection from violence, legal assistance, and emergency response.
To support the development of the mission, NRC is recruiting a Humanitarian Access and Security Manager (HAS Manager). The successful candidate will lead the humanitarian access strategy and security risk management, advise management on the evolving context, and support teams to maintain access to populations while ensuring staff safety.
Roles and responsibilities
The Humanitarian Access and Security (HAS) Officer supports the country team in implementing and sustaining its activities in the country and enables a principled and safe humanitarian response for the communities and partners we work with, as well as for our staff. The role provides access, safety and security support, guidance, and training for NRC operations in Haiti and reports to the Country Director, with a technical line to the Regional HAS Advisor. The HAS Officer may also contribute to the management of HAS budgets and must collaborate with the People and Organization (P&O) team to ensure due diligence is maintained.
- Support the implementation and compliance of the NRC’s Humanitarian Access and Security (HAS) management system, including adherence to global and country-specific HAS policies and procedures.
- Support the Country Director in implementing NRC’s global HAS management system at the national level, prepare the necessary reports and execute the HAS operational plan.
- To contribute to a culture enabling a safe and principled humanitarian response and to support the implementation of minimum standards for safe and inclusive programming.
- Support the Country Director and the Country Management Group (CMG) in contextual analysis. Prepare and submit situation reports and analyses related to security and access as required by management.
- Contribute to the development of HAS documents at country level, including contingency plans, access strategies and context-appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), in accordance with organizational standards, and ensure that they are effectively implemented across all areas of NRC activity.
- Support the Country Director in conducting security and access risk assessments, including rapid risk assessments for new operational sites, and collaborate with management to implement relevant mitigation measures and support safe programming, with an emphasis on the country office.
Please find the Job Description – HAS Manager Haiti
Professional skills for this position
General professional skills:
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in Haiti.
• Previous experience in complex and unstable environments. International experience is an asset
• Proven experience in performing the responsibilities of the position, particularly in risk management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of leadership style/profile.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, French, and Haitian Creole is required.
• Prior experience in security and/or access training is considered an asset.
Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Good knowledge of the Haitian context and the constraints of humanitarian access and security.
• Proven experience in context analysis and ability to translate this analysis into operational recommendations.
• Ability to conduct or support humanitarian access negotiations, build trust and coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, in accordance with humanitarian principles and NRC’s engagement framework.
• Ability to anticipate difficulties, take initiatives and alert management in a timely manner.
Behavioral skills
• Manage resources to optimize results.
• Manage performance and support team development.
• Analyze situations and exercise discernment, including when information is incomplete.
• Keeping one’s composure under pressure and knowing how to prioritize emergencies in high-risk environments.
• Adapt to changing context and priorities.
• Work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate listening skills, tact and diplomacy in sensitive exchanges, and handle confidential information with discretion.
What we offer
- Duty station: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Contract: fixed national contract signed with ECSI 12 months (renewable subject to funding and performance)
- Travel: 40% to areas of intervention
- Salary/benefits: grade 9 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.
Learn about the benefits of working with NRC
Important information:
- To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
- When creating your profile, enter your full name as it appears on your passport.
- Fill in all fields required by the system regarding experience, work history, and education.
- Submit your application and CV in French or English, making sure to attach your latest CV.
- 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 posting will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive numerous applications for each vacancy.
- If you have any questions about this role, please send an email to aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff members work in crises across 40 countries, providing vital, long-term assistance to millions of people each year.
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We are looking for people passionate about helping refugees and displaced persons. Are you one of those people? If so, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- to perform demanding and professional work, often in difficult contexts
- Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- to be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
How to apply
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