Location: Pemba / Mueda , Mozambique
Closing date28 Aug 2021Grade: 5
Reports to: HSS Manager
Supervision of: Guards
Travel: 50%
Duration and type of contract: 6 months (Fixed Term Contract – with possibility of extension)
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
1. Role and responsibilities
The Security Officer will provide a range of security support within an area, country or other location.
Generic responsibilities
Promote and stimulate HSS risk management culture.
Provide Area management group (AMG) with advice based on changes to the context.
Oversee and support Area Office HSS risk management to staff, assets, operation and reputation of the organization.
Implement the Global HSS Management System at area level and provide reports as required.
Develop and maintain area HSS documents and procedures.
Act as an adviser to Area incident management team leader during a crisis
Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and status reviews under supervision of Country Office HSS Manager
Manage HSS staff at area office level.
Help organizing trainings for HSS staff on area level.
Network, communicate and cooperate with relevant external HSS actors in the area.
Specific responsibilities
Collect information on ongoing and forecasted security issues, and share information with staff in a timely manner; maintain information on these incidents in organization records
Keep management updated on key events and contextual developments that may impact on health, safety and security.
Deliver and document HSS briefing to staff as needed. This includes HSS briefing to new staffs and visitors at area level.
Liaise with key stakeholders and maintain strong relationships in order to facilitate access for implementation of program activities. Key relationships include but are not limited to: INGO Forum members, key ministries, community leaders, security forces, other NGOs, other actors.
Work closely with Logistics to ensure proper health, safety and security resources and equipment are available and in good working order, in line with minimum standards and operational requirements.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, it means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
· All departments/ Organization Staff
2. Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Minimum 1-year experience working as a HSS Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Demonstrated prior experience as a trainer.
Valid driver’s license
Fluency in English and Portuguese
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Strong inter-personal, communication and network-building skills
Contextual analysis skills related to the political, social, health and security situation
Knowledge of Swahili a plus.
Behavioral competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. Organization’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Handling complex and insecure environments
Analyzing
Empowering and building trust
Planning and delivering results
3. Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the organization Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The Work and Development Plan
The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
The End-term Performance Review Template
The organization Competency Framework.
How To Apply.
Please email your CV and cover letter, tailored to this role, to: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members / Subscribers ONLY)