Health Safety and Security Team Leader (Darfur) – NRC
Job Description
| Organization | The Norwegian Refugee Council |
| Position: | Health, Safety & Security Team Leader Sudan Alfasher |
| Salary/benefits | According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions |
| Duty station | Alfasher, Sudan |
| Travel | 50% to target project locations in the Localities and IDPs Camps |
| Closing date | 04/01/2023 |
The Norwegian Refugee Council has an interesting and rewarding opportunity to be part of our newest country of operation – Sudan.
The NRC has recently re-registered to operate in Sudan, and is currently in country start-up phase, conducting assessments and designing the first steps of the programme. Focus will be given to people displaced by conflict, refugees, and vulnerable migrants, and potential geographical areas of work will be Khartoum state, South Kordofan, Gadarif and Blue Nile on a first phase, with the idea to expand to other States.
As a priority, NRC is therefore hiring a HSS Team Leader to be part of establishing NRC’s programme in Sudan.
The purpose of the Health, Safety, Security (HSS) and Liaison Team Leader position is to lead the collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of HSS risk information internally to all NRC North Area Office staffs, consultants and visitors and liaise with relevant government departments and local leaders for the timely approval Project Technical Agreements and MoUs and unimpeded access to programming locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence with NRC North Area Office Security Management Plan and SOPs
- Implement delegated Security tasks according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Work with the Area Manager, FO Coordinators, CC project managers and coordinators on emergency preparedness as it pertains to their programmes, providing oversight and technical support regarding security and emergency evacuations.
- Monitor and analyze the context (overall security situation, risks, and most likely scenarios), ensuring reliable security information as basis for informed decision-making.
- Ensure the implementation of relevant mitigation measures in the field to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
- Ensure that all staff give their informed consent based on briefing upon arrival and that updates are regularly shared with Area and Field office staff on security situations
- Support Area and Field Office staff in ensuring NRC’s partners have solid HSS management system in place also conducting capacity-building activities when relevant.
- Facilitate on ongoing culture of learning as it relates to health, safety and security and arrange for ongoing trainings including HEIST, on-site training, new staff inductions, visitor briefings, etc. in line with NRC policies.
- Perform Liaison tasks such as tracking travel permits, following up on technical agreements and MoU approval at State level and other liaison roles with local authorities such as persuading approvals for programme surveys, participation with access negotiation alongside the AM.
- Build relationships and negotiation between the organization, the community and authorities and attend meetings.
- Support in investigations and report Safety incidents within the organization mandates to HSS System and Line Manager, while ensuring strict confidentiality.
- Report significant incidents of NRC related issues in a timely manner to the appropriate management/staff using prescribed reporting forms and modalities. Ensure the reports are disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate NRC staff and offices. Liaise with other local stakeholders and authorities at appropriate level.
- Collaborate with Safety Department, conduct physical assessments, surveys of offices, fields, Safety protocols, vehicle, and staff residences to ensure compliance to Minimum Operating Safety Standard (MOSS) and Minimum Operating Residential Safety Standards (MORSS).
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Safety of staff and Liaison function on Operation related issues in NRC AO & CO.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Required skills
- Experience working in Health, Safety, and Security in a humanitarian/ recovery context for at least 3 years.
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts especially in Darfur
- Experience in risks management for implementing partners and remote management
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal
- Previous experience in delivering training and capacity building activities
- Experience working with State and Non-state Actors in the North Darfur region.
- Takes responsibilities with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Nationality of Sudan
We can Offer
- Duty Station: Alfasher, Sudan
- Travel: 50% to target project locations in the Localities and IDPs Camps
- Females are highly encouraged to apply
- Candidates should apply only through online, Hardcopy CVs will not be collected
- To apply please visit https://www.nrc.no/careers/
- Closing Date: 04/01/2023
