About US:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 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 is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. 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.

Job Summary:

The Heath Safety & Security Coordinator will coordinate the country level security management. The role includes updating security strategies, SOPs, plans and reports. It also includes contact with HSS focal points in the field and coordinate mitigation measures for increased access.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Security & Safety:

• Keenly monitor and evaluate field compliance to NRC safety and security policies, procedures and regulations on Country level;
• Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs and to assess if all NRC bases in country are compliant with NRC Safety and Security Risk Management standards;
• Ensure the Monthly HSS report Area Office and Country Office submissions are compiled and submitted to Head Office;
• Build and maintain stake holders contact list in access related and other negotiations/discussions with them;
• Carry out security briefings to new staff, visitors and staff returning from leave within 24 hours of arrival;
• Identify training needs and deliver/assist in conducting in-house trainings;
• Support Country office and field offices in achieving HSS compliance

Health:

• Conduct investigations on incidents, complaints, and recurrent health cases to identify and provide solutions to workplace situations.
• Prepare periodic health statistics and submit to CMT for review
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) legislation as well as other developments that can impact on NRC.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Develop, update, provide technical input to Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure that NRC meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Heath Safety & Security Coordinator job must hold a University degree from a recognized institution;
• Previous exposure and experience from working as a Security Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures;
• Good surveillance skills;
• Safety management skills and proven participation in Safety and Security related trainings/workshops;
• Fluency in English, and Swahili.
• Good understanding of the security context within NRC operational area/s
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to liaise with security agencies, other agencies including UNDSS on matters of HSS
• Knowledge and ability to analyze of the political and security dynamics in Uganda and neighboring countries and how they may affect operations in NRC Uganda.
• Possess a Valid driving/riding license.

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Closing Date : 25^th June 2020