Humanitarian Access & Safety Manager Afghanistan

About the role

The Norwegian Refugee Council seeks a Humanitarian Access & Safety Manager to lead risk‑management and safety initiatives for its Afghanistan mission. The role ensures compliance with standards, reduces operational risk, and supports staff, assets and the organisation’s reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Humanitarian Access and Safety Risk Management System.
• Develop, update and oversee the Global Health, Safety and Security Management System.
• Promote a risk‑management culture across the mission and provide strategic advice to country management.
• Lead line‑management of staff, including performance, recruitment, induction and duty‑of‑care support.
• Coordinate training, capacity‑building and support for NRC staff on access and safety procedures.
• Network with external security actors and represent NRC in civil‑military coordination.

Required profile

• Senior management experience in a humanitarian or recovery context.
• Proven experience in humanitarian access analysis and civil‑military coordination.
• Background in training, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience working in complex, volatile environments with threats such as IED attacks, armed groups and access impediments.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Based in Kabul, Afghanistan on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Approximately 60 % travel requirement.
• Grade 9 on NRC’s International Salary Scale with competitive compensation.
• Equal‑opportunity workplace that encourages gender diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to influence humanitarian response in a challenging context.