Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Deadline for application:10/06/2017
Ref. nr.: 3460274453
Location: Tanzania
Political instability in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused a large number of refugees to seek protection in Tanzania. NRC opened an operational office in Kibondo, North Western Tanzania, in November 2016 and resumed responsibilities for Camp Management and WASH in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp from May 2017.
The Position of Security Technical Assistant is therefore required to establish and implement the activities in the camp. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.
Job description1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
6. Assist in security oversight of the camp
7. Assist in identifying threats to NRC staff, property
8. Assist in identifying threats to Camp residents
9. Contribute to the development of improvement of processes
10. Assist in mitigation measures to reduce threats to NRC staff/ assets
11. Assist in mitigation measures to reduce threats to Camp residents
12. Represent NRC in coordination meetings when required by the Security Officer
Qualifications• 3 years’ relevant experience from a humanitarian/recovery context
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of French or Kirundi is a strong advantage
• Be able to use a wide variety of software, Microsoft Office is an advantage
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
• Political and cultural awareness
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities
Personal qualities• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Handling insecure environment
We offer• Duty station: Nyarugusu, Kasulu District
• Commencement: 1st July 2017
• Contract duration: 6 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions in Tanzania. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Tanzania.
Apply for position
Political instability in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused a large number of refugees to seek protection in Tanzania. NRC opened an operational office in Kibondo, North Western Tanzania, in November 2016 and resumed responsibilities for Camp Management and WASH in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp from May 2017.
The Position of Security Technical Assistant is therefore required to establish and implement the activities in the camp. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.
Job description1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
6. Assist in security oversight of the camp
7. Assist in identifying threats to NRC staff, property
8. Assist in identifying threats to Camp residents
9. Contribute to the development of improvement of processes
10. Assist in mitigation measures to reduce threats to NRC staff/ assets
11. Assist in mitigation measures to reduce threats to Camp residents
12. Represent NRC in coordination meetings when required by the Security Officer
Qualifications• 3 years’ relevant experience from a humanitarian/recovery context
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of French or Kirundi is a strong advantage
• Be able to use a wide variety of software, Microsoft Office is an advantage
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
• Political and cultural awareness
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities
Personal qualities• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Handling insecure environment
We offer• Duty station: Nyarugusu, Kasulu District
• Commencement: 1st July 2017
• Contract duration: 6 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to funding availability
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions in Tanzania. The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for NRC Tanzania.
Apply for position
Deadline for application:10/06/2017
Ref. nr.: 3460274453