Back Access Officer, OCHA, NORCAP

NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people.  

NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:  

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.  
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to un-met gaps and challenges.  

  In line with this mission, NORCAP is partnering with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support efforts in improving humanitarian access. The DRC continues to face significant humanitarian challenges, with ongoing conflict and displacement affecting millions of people. To address these challenges, we are seeking an Access Officer to be based in Goma, Nord Kivu, for a 12-month assignment. The Access Officer will report to the Head of Office and work closely with local and international partners to enhance humanitarian access in the region.

  As the Access Officer, you will take on the following responsibilities:

  • Facilitate humanitarian access by liaising with local authorities, armed groups, and other stakeholders
  • In collaboration with OCHA sub-offices and Information Management Unit, sets-up maintains and updates access incidents dataset (AMRF), access GIS datasets and supports production of humanitarian access maps.
  • Monitor and analyses access constraints and provide regular updates to the coordination team.
  • Develop and implement access strategies to ensure safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and protection.
  • Provide guidance and support to humanitarian partners on access-related issues.
  • Conduct access assessments and identify potential risks and mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate with security teams to ensure alignment of access and security strategies.
  • Represent OCHA in access-related meetings and forums.
  • Prepare reports and briefings on access issues for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to OCHA’s reporting on protection of civilians and humanitarian access. Draft and prepare regular access papers/reports highlighting relevant policy and operational factors affecting access, the humanitarian situation, and response efforts.

    To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

    • Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, humanitarian affairs, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian access, civil-military coordination, protection of civilians or related roles. Additional experience in Access information management or protection monitoring is an added value. 
    • Proven expertise in negotiating access with local authorities and armed groups. Experience in protection negotiations is an added value.
    • Strong understanding of the humanitarian context in the DRC and experience working in complex environments.
    • Fluency in French and English is required. Swahili is an added value.
    • Please read the attached terms of reference for more details before applying.

      Competencies

      The main competencies of a NORCAP Expert are:

      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      • Building working relationships
      • Planning and organising
      • Adaptability
      • Resilience

        What We Offer

        In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:

        • Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
        • Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
        • A dedicated Staff Care Unit

          How to Apply

          Based on what you have read so far, do you think you could be a good fit? If so, please follow these steps and apply!

          Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

          • When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
          • NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or disability.
          • NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates.
            Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.
          • Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.
          • Apply before: 02 July 2025, 23:59 CEST (Oslo Time) but do not wait! We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

            We look forward to receiving your application!