Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety Manager Jobs in Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety Manager

Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 224190

Category: Security

Location: Addis Ababa with travel to the fields, Addis Ababa

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary:

Job Description

Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the Staff Safety Manager is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Background:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives.

NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Generic responsibilities:

Develop and implement the NRC Security Management Systems and Procedures at national level

Review NRC Security Management Systems and Procedures and revise based on changes to the context

Provide Country Management Group (CMG) with strategic advice based on changes to the context

Ensure all staff, mainly CMG are fully aware of security context of the country and all operational areas.

Act as an adviser to CMG leader during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated

Minimize/mitigate security risks to staff, assets, operations and image of NRC

Management of security staff at country office

Support, train and capacity build security staff in all offices

Ensure all staff receive context specific safety and security related trainings

Prepare reports as required

Ensure NRC is a proactive member of security coordination mechanisms in national and field level

Ensure NRC has sufficient funds to cover for safety and security costs

Specific responsibilities:

Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) for country as well as individual operational areas and revise these periodically according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS)

Update MOSS compliance score cards on a monthly basis

Ensure all staff have completed UN’s “Basic Security in The Field” and “Advanced Security in the Filed” online courses

Ensure all staff have received Hostile Environment Individual Security Training (HEIST)

and first aid training

Carry out daily and weekly situational analysis and provide strategic advice to Country Director and Country Management Group accordingly

Oversee and provide necessary advice on developing safety and security plans for Rapid Response Missions

Take part in Go/No Go meetings providing inputs to new proposals/concept notes/budgets

Compile and send weekly reports to HQ

Be an active member of NGO security coordination mechanisms in national level and ensure field offices do the same.

Ensure internal information gathering, storing and sharing systems are in place

Maintain a database of contacts at national level and field level that could be useful during negotiations and crises situations.

Ensure all field offices are compliance with MOSS by carrying out periodic audits

Ensure all offices are fully equipped to monitor movements, respond to emergencies i.e.- medical, hibernation, relocation/evacuation etc.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Competences:

Graduate with the minimum of 5 years of experience as a senior Security Manager 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 leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of the context in Ethiopia, proven writing and reporting skills

Behavioral competencies:

Managing resources to optimise results

Handling insecure environments

Communicating with impact and respect

Planning and delivering results

Empowering and building trust

Managing performance and development

How to Apply

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net

OR www.webcruiter.no (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by October 11, 2019.

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.



“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as NRC offers attractive salary and benefit with on-the-job training opportunities!”

Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety Manager
Jobs in Ethiopia