- Job Identification: 22082
- Job Category: Health, Safety and Security
- Apply Before: 11/26/2026, 04:30 AM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations : Port au Prince
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Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation that provides emergency aid and long-term support to people forced to flee, and defends their rights.
In Haiti, armed violence, natural disasters and the deteriorating economic situation are exacerbating humanitarian needs and limiting access to assistance. In January 2026, IOM estimated that there were 1.45 million internally displaced people. NRC operates in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and in the Artibonite region in the areas of 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 recruited person will lead the humanitarian access strategy and security risk management, advise management on the evolution of the context and support the teams to maintain access to the population while ensuring the safety of staff.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Humanitarian Access and Security Officer (HAS) supports the country team in implementing and sustaining its activities in the country and enables a principled humanitarian response in a manner that is safe for the communities and partners we work with and our staff. The role provides access, safety and security support, advice, and training to NRC operations in Haiti and reports to the Country Director, with a technical line with the HAS Regional Advisor. The HAS Manager can also contribute to the management of HAS budgets and should collaborate with the People and Organisation (P&O) team to ensure that due diligence is met.:
- 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 the implementation of NRC's global HAS management system at the national level, prepare the necessary reports and execute the HAS operational plan.
- Contribute to a culture that enables a safe and principled humanitarian response and support the implementation of minimum standards for safe and inclusive programming.
- Support the Country Director and the Country Management Group (CMG) in the contextual analysis. Prepare and submit situation reports and analyses related to security and access as required by management.
- Contribute to the development of country-level HAS documents, including context-appropriate contingency plans, access strategies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with organizational standards, and ensure that they are effectively implemented across all areas of NRC's work.
- 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 a focus on the country office.
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 volatile contexts. International experience is an asset
- Proven experience in carrying out the responsibilities of the position, including risk management and team leadership.
- Knowledge of leadership style/profile.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, French and Haitian Creole is required.
- Previous experience in security and/or access training is considered an asset.
Context-specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Good knowledge of the Haitian context and humanitarian and security access constraints.
- Proven experience in context analysis and ability to translate this analysis into operational recommendations.
- Ability to conduct or support humanitarian access negotiations, build trusting relationships and coordinate effectively with a variety of interlocutors, in accordance with humanitarian principles and NRC's Engagement Framework.
- Ability to anticipate difficulties, take initiative and alert management in a timely manner.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Manage resources to optimize results.
- Manage performance and support the development of the team.
- Analyzes situations and uses good judgment, including when information is incomplete.
- Keeping your cool under pressure and knowing how to prioritize emergencies in risky environments.
- Adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
- Work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Listen, tact and diplomacy in sensitive exchanges, and treat 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, provide your full name as indicated on your passport.
- Fill out all the fields required by the system regarding experience, employment history, and education.
- Submit your application and CV in French or English, making sure to attach your most recent 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 offer will not be considered.
- Only selected candidates will be contacted. We receive many applications for every vacancy.
- If you have any questions about this role, please email aela.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title in the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation that helps people forced to flee. Our 15,000 employees work during crises in 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 this is the case, NRC offers you the possibility to:
- Perform demanding and professional work, often in difficult contexts
- Join a work culture that allows every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
- 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
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