NRC Burkina recruits 01 Head of Programme

About the Organization

NRC is currently working in Burkina Faso with staff dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict. Its humanitarian interventions are based on programming expertise in the following Core Competencies:

• Shelter
• Site Management
• Education
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Protection from Violence
• Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA)

These services are provided to vulnerable displaced people across the country.

Context

Since 2014, Burkina Faso has faced significant challenges, including political instability, escalating insecurity, and economic shocks. Despite these hurdles, the country has maintained modest economic growth, primarily driven by the agriculture and services sectors.

In 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formalized the confederation of Sahelian states, building on the alliance created in 2023. The three countries also decided to leave ECOWAS, but not UEMOA.

Humanitarian Need

According to the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), an estimated 5.9 million people in Burkina Faso are projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2025, including both internally displaced persons (IDPs) and approximately 57% non-IDPs. Planning figures are based on late-2024 conditions, assuming no major structural changes.

For 2025, 5.9 million people are estimated to be in need, with 3.7 million targeted for assistance:

• 25% women
• 55% children
• 15% persons with disabilities

This reflects a 4.5% decrease from 2024, mainly due to stricter application of the JIAF methodology, which focuses strictly on multisectoral humanitarian needs.

Operating Environment

Insecurity—marked by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), irregular checkpoints, and convoy attacks—continues to restrict humanitarian access and civilian movement, affecting 39 localities across six regions. The humanitarian response has been undermined by violence targeting aid workers and operations.

Location

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso