NRC - NGO Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
NRC - NGO Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Duties and ResponsibilitiesGeneric Responsibilities Liaison Roles
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
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.
Facilitate NRC compliance with required regional registration and approval, and maintain a filling system (online hardcopy as required)
Support NRC office assessments and start-up
Support other departments as needed
Represent NRC in legal /Court cases where necessary
Ensure NRC land /Plot is duly registered and all necessary and legal fees are paid regularly
Promote the rights of Refugee in line with the advocacy strategy.
Staff Safety and Risk management
Implement NRC’s 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;
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.
Ensure that necessary safety and security equipment are available in the right
place and in good condition;
Prepare security updates and reports as required;
Create smooth work relationship between the organization and other parties;
Advice senior management on government relations and facilitate meetings and appointments as appropriate.
Qualifications
Generic Professional competencies
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical expertise in security management required
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel); Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities
Experience in managing and leading programmes within partner networks and /or consortia
Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison
Be conversant and have good understanding of the NRC and WFP security management procedures and the function of UNDSS in management of security of UN agencies, highly desirable
Ability to multitask, assess, organize and execute with minimal oversight or direction; Operate well in austere and sometimes hardship environments
Strong attention to detail
Context/ Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience
First level university degree, preferably in Security Management, law or other related social science field
Minimum three years of experience law informant and working in security management preferably in humanitarian/recovery context
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 skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NRC - NGO Staff Safety and Liaison Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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