Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Closing date: 16 Feb 2013
The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum is a forum of international humanitarian organisations in Pakistan – at the moment with a membership of 53. Broadly, its purpose is to enhance the coordination, information exchange and collective voice of INGOs operating in Pakistan to enable them to address the humanitarian, recovery and sustainable development needs of the country effectively and efficiently.Safety and Security is a Key Service of the PHF to facilitate improved safety and security risk reduction strategies for humanitarian staff, partners and assets in order to assist greater access to humanitarian and development Aid.
NRC As Management Agency: NRC Country Director as PHF Management Agency can make appropriate administrative decisions, in consultations with PHF Chair, including those related to visa.
Reports To: PHF Head of Office / Country Coordinator
Job description
Provide quality leadership, management and oversight of programme objectives and service quality Contribute to strategic planning for PHF Responsible for budget lines and financial management in relation to the safety and security programme Supervise and mentor PHF Safety and Security Team Develop policies and procedures for PHF Safety and Security Establish a culture of leaning and excellence in service provision through open, consultative, coherent implementation and strategic programme development. Ensure PHF Secretariat and Administrative Host Agency Policies are adhered to at all times by the Safety and Security team. Develop a sound understanding of the mandates and activities of PHF members and of the wider humanitarian community Be an operational and analytical focal point to PHF members, represent PHF to government, donors and UNDSS and UN agencies
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in a security management role with humanitarian and/or development organisation including at least 2 years of field experience working in complex working environment. Experience in managing inter-agency coordination Political/economic/social analysis skills Wide and in-depth awareness of the current and historic risks faced by aid workers and related mitigation including awareness of current trends, technological tools (communication, GIS and networking platforms), relevant academic research, and operational and training doctrine (Interaction Modules, ECHO security reviews, GPR8, etc.) Ability to objectively research, analyze and articulate the Pakistan political, social, and economic context. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities. Ability to operate in dynamic and changeable complex operating environment. Candidate should have excellent written, oral communication abilities and presentation skills as well as strong leadership capabilities, including diplomacy, discretion, decision-making and crisis management.
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible Contract period: 12 months with possibilities for extension Salary/benefits: Competitive salary, as per PHF salary scale Duty station: Islamabad, Pakistan
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
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
Closing date: 16 Feb 2013
The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum is a forum of international humanitarian organisations in Pakistan – at the moment with a membership of 53. Broadly, its purpose is to enhance the coordination, information exchange and collective voice of INGOs operating in Pakistan to enable them to address the humanitarian, recovery and sustainable development needs of the country effectively and efficiently.Safety and Security is a Key Service of the PHF to facilitate improved safety and security risk reduction strategies for humanitarian staff, partners and assets in order to assist greater access to humanitarian and development Aid.
NRC As Management Agency: NRC Country Director as PHF Management Agency can make appropriate administrative decisions, in consultations with PHF Chair, including those related to visa.
Reports To: PHF Head of Office / Country Coordinator
Job description
Provide quality leadership, management and oversight of programme objectives and service quality Contribute to strategic planning for PHF Responsible for budget lines and financial management in relation to the safety and security programme Supervise and mentor PHF Safety and Security Team Develop policies and procedures for PHF Safety and Security Establish a culture of leaning and excellence in service provision through open, consultative, coherent implementation and strategic programme development. Ensure PHF Secretariat and Administrative Host Agency Policies are adhered to at all times by the Safety and Security team. Develop a sound understanding of the mandates and activities of PHF members and of the wider humanitarian community Be an operational and analytical focal point to PHF members, represent PHF to government, donors and UNDSS and UN agencies
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in a security management role with humanitarian and/or development organisation including at least 2 years of field experience working in complex working environment. Experience in managing inter-agency coordination Political/economic/social analysis skills Wide and in-depth awareness of the current and historic risks faced by aid workers and related mitigation including awareness of current trends, technological tools (communication, GIS and networking platforms), relevant academic research, and operational and training doctrine (Interaction Modules, ECHO security reviews, GPR8, etc.) Ability to objectively research, analyze and articulate the Pakistan political, social, and economic context. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities. Ability to operate in dynamic and changeable complex operating environment. Candidate should have excellent written, oral communication abilities and presentation skills as well as strong leadership capabilities, including diplomacy, discretion, decision-making and crisis management.
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible Contract period: 12 months with possibilities for extension Salary/benefits: Competitive salary, as per PHF salary scale Duty station: Islamabad, Pakistan
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
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.