We are looking for a highly experienced Humanitarian Access Adviser to support principled response design and implementation by providing analysis, operational support, and technical guidance to ensure sustained and quality access. The Adviser will provide technical expertise to the Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Manager and Country Management Group (CMG) on implementing NRC’s Humanitarian Access Framework. Through humanitarian engagement, advocacy, and external coordination, the Adviser supports NRC to plan and operationalize strategies to increase the reach, acceptance, and impact of NRC programmes. The Adviser also advises on strategic decision-making, programme design, monitoring, and operational footprints to be principled, conflict sensitive, adaptive, and contextual driven. 

What you will do:

• Enhance humanitarian access for NRC operations by providing technical support on tools and strategies and assisting teams in developing access strategies and engagement plans.
• Advise on the NRC Global HAS Management System at country level and support the humanitarian access components of the country HAS Operational Plan in line with global HAS initiatives. 
• Support the CMG/CD to influence stakeholders and protect humanitarian space.
• Support the HAS Manager in developing and maintaining access components of country HAS documents, procedures, guidance, and tools, including strategy and budgets, ensuring consistency across the country programme and in line with organisational standards.
• Oversee and/or conduct the annual access severity mapping and other access assessments, collaborating with management and programme teams to develop and implement relevant mitigation measures for access constraints.
• In coordination with the Country Director and Country Management Group (CMG), and in line with NRC’s approach and systems, lead and support efforts to secure access from relevant local authorities and other external stakeholders. 
• Provide capacity building to NRC staff and partners, including topics on humanitarian engagement, access negotiations, and access principles.
• Develop and continuously update stakeholder analysis and access networks for areas where NRC is or is planning to implement programme activities.
• Represent NRC in external forums such as the Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) and Civil-Military Coordination, as well as other forums as required. 
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, and a specific responsibility for HAS policies and procedures.

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:

• Minimum three years of experience working in a senior role in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian programming and access. Previous experience within the region and/or area of operations is preferable.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and how to operationalize them within a humanitarian response, including humanitarian access dilemmas. 
• Previous experience working in complex contexts and participating in access negotiations with an NGO and/or UN agencies.
• Experience in remote management is an added value
• Prior experience as a trainer is an added value. 
• Experience in coordination, interacting with multiple, diverse stakeholders
• Working proficiency in relevant language(s) English, both written and verbal. 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 July 2nd, 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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

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.

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