Humanitarian Access & Safety Officer – North-East Ukraine

About the role

The Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer will support the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in delivering safe, principled assistance in North‑East Ukraine. Working on‑site in Shostka, the officer will implement NRC’s Global Humanitarian Access and Safety (HAS) Management System, contribute to risk mitigation, and promote safe and inclusive programming for staff and beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the NRC Global HAS Management System at the area level and prepare required reports.
• Develop and update area‑specific HAS documents, including contingency plans, access strategies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist the HAS Manager/Coordinator with Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and rapid SRAs for new operational locations.
• Conduct drills, training sessions and briefings on access, safety and security for staff and visitors.
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities and other actors to share security information and improve humanitarian access.
• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, conduct physical verifications of HAS equipment and maintain accurate documentation.

Required profile

• Legal right to work in Ukraine.
• Experience in humanitarian security, access management or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse partners.
• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage.

Required skills

• Conducting Security Risk Assessments and access assessments.
• Developing contingency plans, access strategies and SOPs.
• Facilitating training and briefings on safety and security topics.
• Coordinating with external humanitarian actors to exchange security information.