Roles & Responsibilities:
The Staff Safety and Lison Officer will be based in Semera with frequent travel to all Woredaโs , will work under the supervision of the Area Manager, according to NRCโs strategies, objectives, programme policy and plan of action. The role of Staff Safety and Liaison Officer is responsible to liaise with key government and no-government partners for specific programme /project related purposes and to ensure staff safety, security to all NRC staff based in Afar all GFD Locations, IDP and Refugee settlements.ย
Generic responsibilities:
Coordination with the Country Health Safety Manager and AM in analyzing and assessing security situation and threats in NRC areas of operation and ensure that appropriate measures are taken for safe operation. Be familiar with all existing NRC security and safety documents and tools in place. Help modify/Update existing policies and develop new ones as needed. 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. Monitor local and national news (radio, television and print) and translate appropriate information in daily updates. Inform SRMC and AM on issues that may have an effect on NRC security in the region and advise on precautionary measures. In coordination with SSM ensure regularly updated incident mapping based on gathered information. Map and advise on Go/No-Go areas. Liaise with NRC hired guard service including duty rosters, leaves, payment, scope of work etc... 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; 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. Training/orientation of staff: Ensure orientation/Induction of new expatriate staff/visiting staffs is completed on first day of arrival to Afar- Semera. Provide regular briefings/training to national staff on preventative security measures. 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 HSSM where necessary. Coordinate with NRC management team in tracking national staff movements in the field. Establish a communication system with field staff when/where necessary. Advise on travel restrictions or precautionary measures, as required. Contribute to NRC strategic and programmatic planning including development of government relations. Facilitate NRC compliance with required regional registration and approvals and maintain a filing system (online and hardcopy as required).Specific responsibilities:
Liaison Rolesย
In consultation with area manager, maintain NRCโs relationship with key government institutions, this includes attending key bilateral and coordination meeting.ย Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other stakeholders.ย Advice the area management team on government relations and facilitate meeting and appointment as appropriate. Contribute to NRC Strategic and programmatic planning including development of government relations.ย Facilitate NRC complianceย ย with required regional registration and approval, and maintain a filling system (online hardcopy as required) Support NRC office assessments and start-upย Support other departments as needed. Represent NRC in legal /Court cases where necessary.ย Ensure NRC properties are managed in a manner consistent with local laws.ย Promote the rights of Refugee/ IDPs and Host communities in line with the country strategy.Staff Safety and Risk management:
Implement NRCโs safety and security policies at field level. Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs; Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates.ย Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets. Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations.ย Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information.ย Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures.ย Ensure that necessary safety and security equipment are available in the right place and in good condition.ย Prepare security updates and reports as required. Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other stakeholders. Advice senior management on government relations and facilitate meetings and appointments as appropriate.Generic Professional competenciesย
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience
BA degree, preferably in Security Management, law or other related social science field Minimum of three yearsโ experience and working in security management preferably in humanitarian/recovery context will be considered.Personal Qualities
Diplomatic Ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision in a challenging environment. Pro-active, goal-oriented and results driven. Flexible and creative Excellent communication skillsBehavioral competencies
Managing resources and achieving results Handling insecure environments Working with people Communicating with impact and respect Managing performanceย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.