Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer DR Congo GOMA NK

Assist in humanitarian access and safety for displaced people in DR Congo.

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Overview

Assist in humanitarian access and safety for displaced people in DR Congo.

You have:

  • Experience in humanitarian access and safety management.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices.
  • Strong understanding of the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons.
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety procedures.

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

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to ensure the safety of staff during a humanitarian operation. This assesses your experience and ability to prioritize safety in crisis conditions. Share a relevant example demonstrating your proactive measures for safety.
How do you handle conflicts or ethical dilemmas related to humanitarian access? This evaluates your critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to report incidents of exploitation or harassment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have contributed to building a diverse and inclusive team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in crisis management during a humanitarian mission? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you develop safety communication strategies for a team in a high-risk area? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt safety procedures based on unforeseen circumstances. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with safeguarding policies across different projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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