Employer:Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Iran , Tehran
Closing date: 23 Feb 2020
The Country HSS Manager serves as the lead technical resource on health, safety and security risks and crisis management within Iran. This function is line managed (direct) by the Country Director (CD) and managed in a technical line (dotted) by the Regional HSS function. This role acts as the technical supervisor for Area HSS staff or equivalent within the Country Office and serves as a core member of the Country Management Group (CMG) and Crisis Management Team (CMT).
The HSS manager reports to the Country Director.
Duties and responsibilities
Promote and stimulate HSS risk management culture.
Provide CMG with strategic advice based on changes to the context.
Oversee and support national HSS risk management to staff, assets, operation and reputation of NRC.
Implement the NRC Global HSS Management System at CO level and provide reports as required.
Develop and maintain national HSS documents and procedures including strategy and budget.
Act as an adviser to CMT leader during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated.
Oversee and/or conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and status reviews.
Manage HSS staff at Country Office.
Support, training, control and development of HSS staff in all offices and organise and/or train and develop staff in HSS. Network, communicate and cooperate with relevant external HSS actors.
Supporting the development/implementation of a robust security structure in Area offices.
Facilitating and catalysing principled humanitarian access negotiations.
Ensuring compliance to T Report exercise.
Networking: Liaise with other INGOs’ security focal persons and key stakeholders (UN, EU, embassies), ensuring good communication and collaboration in order to gather relevant information.
Regularly travel (50% of his/her time) to all NRC offices throughout the country.
Budgeting for security: Ensuring that HSS related costs are covered by master budgets.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HSS Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer.
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 middle eastern context and political climate
Professional qualifications or studies in general management, HSS and/or risk management.
Experience or qualifications in humanitarian access.
Experience or qualifications in negotiations.
Experience in risks management for implementing partners or remote management.
Fluency in local language, both written and verbal (preferred).
Personal qualities
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
We can offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Grade: 9 in NRC's grade structure.
Duty station: Tehran
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply Here
Location: Iran , Tehran
Closing date: 23 Feb 2020
The Country HSS Manager serves as the lead technical resource on health, safety and security risks and crisis management within Iran. This function is line managed (direct) by the Country Director (CD) and managed in a technical line (dotted) by the Regional HSS function. This role acts as the technical supervisor for Area HSS staff or equivalent within the Country Office and serves as a core member of the Country Management Group (CMG) and Crisis Management Team (CMT).
The HSS manager reports to the Country Director.
Duties and responsibilities
Promote and stimulate HSS risk management culture.
Provide CMG with strategic advice based on changes to the context.
Oversee and support national HSS risk management to staff, assets, operation and reputation of NRC.
Implement the NRC Global HSS Management System at CO level and provide reports as required.
Develop and maintain national HSS documents and procedures including strategy and budget.
Act as an adviser to CMT leader during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated.
Oversee and/or conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and status reviews.
Manage HSS staff at Country Office.
Support, training, control and development of HSS staff in all offices and organise and/or train and develop staff in HSS. Network, communicate and cooperate with relevant external HSS actors.
Supporting the development/implementation of a robust security structure in Area offices.
Facilitating and catalysing principled humanitarian access negotiations.
Ensuring compliance to T Report exercise.
Networking: Liaise with other INGOs’ security focal persons and key stakeholders (UN, EU, embassies), ensuring good communication and collaboration in order to gather relevant information.
Regularly travel (50% of his/her time) to all NRC offices throughout the country.
Budgeting for security: Ensuring that HSS related costs are covered by master budgets.
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HSS Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer.
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 middle eastern context and political climate
Professional qualifications or studies in general management, HSS and/or risk management.
Experience or qualifications in humanitarian access.
Experience or qualifications in negotiations.
Experience in risks management for implementing partners or remote management.
Fluency in local language, both written and verbal (preferred).
Personal qualities
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
We can offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Duration: 12 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Grade: 9 in NRC's grade structure.
Duty station: Tehran
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply Here