Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer Ethiopia Dollo Ado

Generic responsibilities

1. In consultation with area manager, maintain NRC’s relationship with key government institutions, this included attending key bilateral and coordination meeting.

2. Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties

3. Implement NRC’s staff safety and security policies at office level
4. Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs
5. Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates 
6. Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets
7. Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations 
8. Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information 
9. Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition 
10. Prepare security updates and reports as required

     

    Specific responsibilities 

     

    Liaison Role

11. Advice the area management team on government relations and facilitate meetings and appointment as appropriate.

12. Contribute to NRC Strategic and programmatic planning including development of government relations

13. Facilitate NRC compliance with required regional registration and approval, and maintain a filling system (online and hardcopy as required)

14. Support NRC office assessments and start-up

15. Represent NRC in legal /court cases when necessary

16. Ensure NRC premises’ land/plots are duly registered, and all necessary and legal fees are paid regularly

17. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

     

    Staff Safety Role 

18. Coordination with the Staff Safety Manager (SSM) and Area Manager (AM) in analyzing and assessing security situation and threats in NRC areas of operation and ensure that appropriate measures are taken for safe operation. 
19. Be familiar with all existing NRC security and safety documents and tools in place and assist to modify/update existing policies and develop new ones as required
20. Monitor local and national news (radio, television and print) and translate appropriate information in daily updates. Inform SSM and AM on issues that may have an effect on NRC security in the region and advise on precautionary measures
21. Produce regular weekly written reports on the security situation in the field office based on the current information available from other agencies, NRC sub offices, media and other sources.
22. In coordination with SSM, ensure regularly updated incident mapping based on gathered information. Map and advise on Go/No-Go areas
23. Liaise with NRC hired guard service including duty rosters, leaves, payment, scope of work etc.
24. In cooperation with the SSM and AM, regularly review the security situation of all NRC premises, evacuation plans, security instructions and any other contingency planning that may be necessary
25. Ensure incident reporting is conducted as necessary. Includes completion of online incident report form, informing necessary actors and maintaining incident report file, as per NRC format
26. Briefings/orientation of staff: Ensure orientation/induction of new staff/visiting staff is completed on first day of arrival to Somali
27. Ensure that all necessary measures are taken to provide NRC employees with a safe working environment as detailed in existing guidelines, including responsibility of fire regulations, procedures of acceptance of visitor and vehicles to NRC premises, receiving of mail etc. Analyze existing policies and procedures and suggest revisions to the SSM where necessary
28. Establish a communication system with field staff for tracking national staff movements in the field in collaboration with the SSM and AM. Advise on travel restrictions or precautionary measures

     

     

29. 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:

     

    1. Professional competencies 

    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

    These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

     

    Generic professional competencies for this position: 

30. Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with law enforcement and security management preferably in humanitarian/recovery context
31. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

32. First level university degree, preferably in security management, law enforcement or other related social science field

33. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

34. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

35. Fluency in English & Somali , both written and verbal 

    Context related skills, knowledge and experience: 

36. Good knowledge of the area and context in Somali Region

37. Very good communication, negotiation and presentation skills

38. Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

39. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

40. Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison

41. Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities

42. Technical expertise in security management required

43. Report writing and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

     

    2. Behavioral competencies

     

    These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

44. Handling insecure environments
45. Analyzing
46. Empowering and building trust
47. Planning and delivering results

48. Working with people

49. Communicating with impact and respect