Job Description
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
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.
Skills and Qualifications
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
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
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 Jijiga
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.)
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:
Handling insecure environments
Analyzing
Empowering and building trust
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Communicating with impact and respect
How to apply
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.
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