Job Title: Safety and Risk Management Officer (National Position)
Reporting to: Area Manager
Job Based at: Assosa and all camps
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Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the Safety and Risk Management Officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Safety and Risk Management Officer will be based Assosa with frequent travel to all camps, will work under the supervision of the Area Manager, according to NRC’s strategies, objectives, programme policy and plan of action.
Generic responsibilities:
The Safety & Risk Management Officer is responsible for implementing staff safety security and security, based on NRC policies and SOPs, at Assosa field office, camp based offices, and field based travel movements in Benishangul Gumuz region.
· 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.
Specific responsibilities:
· 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 hard copy as required).
Qualifications and Competences:
Generic professional competencies:
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· Fluency in English, both written and verbal Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel); Experience in dealing with institutional actors and government authorities
Behavioral competencies
· Managing resources and achieving results
· Handling insecure environments
· Working with people
· Communicating with impact and respect
· Managing performance