Employer:NRC
Location: South Sudan
**This position is open to internal candidates only**
Duties and responsibilities
*Conduct context, situational and risk analysis of locations coming under the programme area
*Develop mission specific Safety and Security Management Plans that includes SOPs and Contingency Plans
*Provide support in access to targeted programme areas for the field missions
*Based on the Safety and Security Management plan ensure the team is fully equipped for the mission.
*Conduct pre-deployment trainings/briefings to all team members prior to each mission
*Ensure compliance of NRC Safety and Security Management policies and procedures
*While on deployment provide the field mission staff daily situational updates and relevant safety
and security advice in consultation with the team leader
*As per country specific Safety and Security procedures provide the Juba security office with updates twice daily.
*Ensure timely reporting of any security incidents and/or information that may lead to an incident
*Respond to and/or assist Team Leader to respond to any security incident or accident in the field involving any NRC staff, vehicle or asset and Rreport to NRC SA immediately
*Assess training needs and organize relevant trainings for the field team members with the assistance of the Safety and Security Advisor
*Build and maintain contacts with other security actors in the field and at Juba level and ensure operational linkages with other UN Agency and NGO partners involved in integrated missions as and when appropriate.
*Submit to the Project Manager, Country Emergency Response Manager and Safety and Security Advisor a mission report at the end of each mission highlighting any changes to Context, Situation and Risk Assessments and to the SOPs and Contingency Plans used for the benefit of future missions.
*Support the country Safety and Security Management Team by performing any other safety and security management related tasks delegated/approved by the NRC Security Advisor.
*Report any and all protection concerns (general and/or related to NRC missions) to Security Advisor
*Cover for Security Adviser in their absence
*Ensure all team member are aware of the NRC Code of Conduct
Qualifications
*Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in security
*4 years of experience from working in security management in a humanitarian/recovery context
*Relevant experience working in South Sudan is preferable
*Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
*Technical expertise in security management required
*Fluency in English, both written and verbal
*Be conversant and have good understanding of the NRC and WFP security management procedures and the function of UNDSS in management of security of UN agencies.
*Knowledge of the context in South Sudan
*Experience in start-up, exit of programmes or similar
*Solid understanding and experience in crisis/incident management and working in complex emergencies
Personal qualities
*Ability to work under extremely stressful conditions, with very basic living conditions available.
*Travel extensively and meet deadlines at very short notice
*Ability to work with diplomacy, tact and sensitivity and experience in working within different cultural contexts requiring cultural sensitivity
*Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations and ability to work under pressure and in response to changing needs
*Motivated and dedicated to NRC values and ways of working
*High degree of creativity and initiating new ideas
*Transparent and accountable
*Managing resources to optimize results
*Managing performance and development
*Empowering and building trust
*Handling insecure environments
We can offer
• Duty Station: Koch, Central Unity, South Sudan
• Contract Period: 12 months, with possible extension dependant on funding
• Start Date: January 2020
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package
• An approved health clearance will be required before commencement of the contract.
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
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Location: South Sudan
**This position is open to internal candidates only**
Duties and responsibilities
*Conduct context, situational and risk analysis of locations coming under the programme area
*Develop mission specific Safety and Security Management Plans that includes SOPs and Contingency Plans
*Provide support in access to targeted programme areas for the field missions
*Based on the Safety and Security Management plan ensure the team is fully equipped for the mission.
*Conduct pre-deployment trainings/briefings to all team members prior to each mission
*Ensure compliance of NRC Safety and Security Management policies and procedures
*While on deployment provide the field mission staff daily situational updates and relevant safety
and security advice in consultation with the team leader
*As per country specific Safety and Security procedures provide the Juba security office with updates twice daily.
*Ensure timely reporting of any security incidents and/or information that may lead to an incident
*Respond to and/or assist Team Leader to respond to any security incident or accident in the field involving any NRC staff, vehicle or asset and Rreport to NRC SA immediately
*Assess training needs and organize relevant trainings for the field team members with the assistance of the Safety and Security Advisor
*Build and maintain contacts with other security actors in the field and at Juba level and ensure operational linkages with other UN Agency and NGO partners involved in integrated missions as and when appropriate.
*Submit to the Project Manager, Country Emergency Response Manager and Safety and Security Advisor a mission report at the end of each mission highlighting any changes to Context, Situation and Risk Assessments and to the SOPs and Contingency Plans used for the benefit of future missions.
*Support the country Safety and Security Management Team by performing any other safety and security management related tasks delegated/approved by the NRC Security Advisor.
*Report any and all protection concerns (general and/or related to NRC missions) to Security Advisor
*Cover for Security Adviser in their absence
*Ensure all team member are aware of the NRC Code of Conduct
Qualifications
*Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in security
*4 years of experience from working in security management in a humanitarian/recovery context
*Relevant experience working in South Sudan is preferable
*Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
*Technical expertise in security management required
*Fluency in English, both written and verbal
*Be conversant and have good understanding of the NRC and WFP security management procedures and the function of UNDSS in management of security of UN agencies.
*Knowledge of the context in South Sudan
*Experience in start-up, exit of programmes or similar
*Solid understanding and experience in crisis/incident management and working in complex emergencies
Personal qualities
*Ability to work under extremely stressful conditions, with very basic living conditions available.
*Travel extensively and meet deadlines at very short notice
*Ability to work with diplomacy, tact and sensitivity and experience in working within different cultural contexts requiring cultural sensitivity
*Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations and ability to work under pressure and in response to changing needs
*Motivated and dedicated to NRC values and ways of working
*High degree of creativity and initiating new ideas
*Transparent and accountable
*Managing resources to optimize results
*Managing performance and development
*Empowering and building trust
*Handling insecure environments
We can offer
• Duty Station: Koch, Central Unity, South Sudan
• Contract Period: 12 months, with possible extension dependant on funding
• Start Date: January 2020
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package
• An approved health clearance will be required before commencement of the contract.
• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
Apply Online