Hiring Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Job Location: DR Congo
Base Salary: TBD
Closing date9 Nov 2022
Description:
NRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is recruiting a Health, Safety and Security Manager for its country operations. The HSS Manager will be responsible for development and management of Health, Safety and Security risks including organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.
Role and responsibilities
The position has a strong component of mentorship of national staff and setting up systems to plan for the mission to be able to guarantee the adherence to NRC standards and durable programming. The HSS Manager reports to the CD.Development and management of NRC Health, Safety and Security risks system at national level
Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS) and follow-up with the implementation of the mitigation measures
Play an active role in the Country Management Group and Crisis Management Team.
Minimize health, safety and security risks to the operations of NRC, promote durable programming
Management of health, safety and security staff at country office
Support, training, control and development of health, safety and security staff in all offices
Prepare reports as required
Communicate and cooperate with relevant external actors, provide contextual analysis and develop a network
Train and develop staff in safety and security through security and first aid trainings, and briefings
Coordinate and manage health, safety and security activities, draft budgets, contribute to proposals and strategies in accordance with NRC and donor requirements
Undertake regular missions to the field to assess risk and provide technical support and advice to the Area Managers (AM) and Country Director (CD) on appropriate mitigation measures
Be an active member of the Crisis Management Team if needed
What we look for
Requirements:
Description:
NRC in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is recruiting a Health, Safety and Security Manager for its country operations. The HSS Manager will be responsible for development and management of Health, Safety and Security risks including organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.
Role and responsibilities
The position has a strong component of mentorship of national staff and setting up systems to plan for the mission to be able to guarantee the adherence to NRC standards and durable programming. The HSS Manager reports to the CD.Development and management of NRC Health, Safety and Security risks system at national level
Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS) and follow-up with the implementation of the mitigation measures
Play an active role in the Country Management Group and Crisis Management Team.
Minimize health, safety and security risks to the operations of NRC, promote durable programming
Management of health, safety and security staff at country office
Support, training, control and development of health, safety and security staff in all offices
Prepare reports as required
Communicate and cooperate with relevant external actors, provide contextual analysis and develop a network
Train and develop staff in safety and security through security and first aid trainings, and briefings
Coordinate and manage health, safety and security activities, draft budgets, contribute to proposals and strategies in accordance with NRC and donor requirements
Undertake regular missions to the field to assess risk and provide technical support and advice to the Area Managers (AM) and Country Director (CD) on appropriate mitigation measures
Be an active member of the Crisis Management Team if needed
What we look for
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Advisor in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts such as Central Africa
Experience in eastern Congo and the Great Lakes strongly preferred
Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstance
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Capacity to synthesize and communicate complex concepts simply and directly
Risk management approach
Proven experience in training people
Ability to work in a diverse team
Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
Competencies:
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts such as Central Africa
Experience in eastern Congo and the Great Lakes strongly preferred
Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstance
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Capacity to synthesize and communicate complex concepts simply and directly
Risk management approach
Proven experience in training people
Ability to work in a diverse team
Knowledge of own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French and English, both written and verbal
Competencies:
Handling insecure environments
Initiating action and change
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
Capacity to adapt and to communicate well in all circumstances
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.12 months contract
Grade 9 on NRC salary scale
Location: Goma
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Deadline to apply: 9/11/2022
Initiating action and change
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
Capacity to adapt and to communicate well in all circumstances
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.12 months contract
Grade 9 on NRC salary scale
Location: Goma
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields
Deadline to apply: 9/11/2022