NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Jobs Vacancy 2018 for Risk & Safety Officer (National Position)

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NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) Jobs Vacancy 2018

Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the Risk & Safety Officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Risk & Safety Officer is responsible for implementing security and safety policies at Somali region Jigjiga, offices.

General Responsibilities:

• Implement NRC’s safety and security policies at field level;
• Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs;
• Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates to both new and existing staffs;
• Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staffs, beneficiaries, activities or assets;
• Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations;
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information;
• Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition;
• Prepare security updates and reports as required.

Specific responsibilities:

• Coordinate with his line manager and Emergency Response Manager in analyzing and assessing security situation and threats in NRC areas of operation and ensure that appropriate measures are taken for safe operation. Be familiar with all existing NRC security and safety documents and tools in place. Help modify/Update existing policies and develop new ones as needed;
• Produce regular weekly written reports in on the security situation in the field office based on the current information available from other agencies, NRC sub offices, media and other sources. Monitor local and national news (radio, television and print) and translate appropriate information in daily updates. Inform ERM and AM on issues that may have an effect on NRC security in the region and advise on precautionary measures;
• In coordination with ERM, ensure regularly updated incident mapping based on gathered information. Map and advise on Go/No-Go areas;
• Liaise with NRC hired guard service including duty rosters, leaves, payment, scope of work etc.
• In cooperation with the ERM, and AM, regularly review the security situation of all NRC premises, evacuation plans, security instructions and any other contingency planning that may be necessary;
• Ensure incident reporting is conducted as necessary. Includes completion of online incident report form, informing necessary actors and maintaining incident report file, as per NRC format;
• Training/orientation of staff: Ensure orientation/Induction of new expatriate staff/visiting staffs is completed on first day of arrival to Jigjiga. Provide regular briefings/trainings to national staff on preventative security measures;
• Ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide NRC employees with a safe working environment as detailed in existing guidelines, including responsibility of fire regulations, procedures of acceptance of visitor and vehicles to NRC premises, receiving of mail etc.
• Analyze existing policies and procedures and suggest revisions to the ERM where necessary;
• Coordinate with NRC management staff in tracking national staff movements in the field. Establish a communication system with field staff when/where necessary. Advise on travel restrictions or precautionary measures, as required;
• File all approved TARs either electronically or as hardcopy;
• Produce security Dos and DON’Ts for easy understanding of all NRC staffs visiting and in the field.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

·         Degree in Political science or any other related field

·         Minimum of 3 years of experience as Security & Risk officer

·         Experience from working as a Security & Risk Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context

·         Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

·         Knowledge about own skills/profile

·         Fluency in English

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

·         Knowledge of the context in Gambella

·         Knowledge of the local language

·         Knowledge of UN system, experience with field level coordination with UN organization, INGOs, Donors and authorities

·         Understanding of various donor’s requirement

·         Ability to work under pressure and with little supervision