Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Staff Safety and Liaison Officer is to provide a range of safety and liaison support at the area office, field offices and camp-based offices within the area. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

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

Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties

Implement NRC’s staff safety and security policies at office 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

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

Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information

Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition

Prepare security updates and reports as required

Specific responsibilities

Liaison Role

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

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

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

Support NRC office assessments and start-up

Represent NRC in legal /court cases when necessary

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

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

Staff Safety Role

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.

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

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

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.

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

Briefings/orientation of staff: Ensure orientation/induction of new staff/visiting staff is completed on first day of arrival to Jijiga.

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

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

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with law enforcement and security management preferably in humanitarian/recovery context

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

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

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

Good knowledge of the area and context in Somali Region.

Very good communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Good cultural awareness and sensitivity

Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage

Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison

Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities

Technical expertise in security management required

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

Behavioral competencies

Handling insecure environments

Analyzing

Empowering and building trust

Planning and delivering results

Working with people

Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Norwegian Refugee Council Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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