May 8, 2021

Health,Safety and Security Manager Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Employer:  Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location:  Burkina Faso Ouagadougou
Apply Before: 05/29/2021, 02:59 AM

Roles and Responsibilities
Promote and stimulate HSS risk management culture
Provide Country management group (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 national level and provide reports as required
Develop and maintain national HSS documents and procedures incl. 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
Support context security assessment at Area level conducted by area HSS Coordinators and/or Officers
Serve as Country Office COVID-19 management focal point
Develop and share with CO and RO country weekly security context report
Liaise with HOP and Finance Manager to ensure that Security needs and activities are adequately budgeted
Ensure constant communication and coordination between HSS department and the program departments to facilitate program delivery in the area of operation
Lead and monitor the implementation and compliance of NRC health, safety and security risk management framework, and reduce risks by seeking creative solutions for mitigation to (in order of priority): NRC staff, programs, organization, beneficiaries and assets

Qualifications
Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience of health, safety and security management
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior HSS Manager in an international 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 French and English, both written and verbal,
Prior work experience in Burkina Faso and Niger
Experience or qualifications in humanitarian access
Experience or qualifications in negotiations
Valid driver’s license

Behavioural Competences
Handling insecure environments
Initiating action and change
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
Shows appreciation and reward achievement and effort
Genuinely value input and expertise from others

To learn more regarding this role, please click on HSS Manager

What we Offer
12 Months of full-time contract
A Competitive salary and benefits according to International staff terms and conditions, including contributions to a pension fund
Grade: 9 in NRC's grade structure
Duty station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with 50% travel to the field
Start date: 1 July 2021

An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract start!