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 Health, Safety and Security Officer will be tasked with the day-to-day implementation of the Security guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Security & Safety:

• Monitor and evaluate field compliance to NRC safety and security policies, procedures and regulations;
• Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs and to asses if all NRC bases in West Nile are compliant with NRC Safety and Security Risk Management standards;
• Work closely with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information;
• Ensure drivers and staff are following rules and regulations outlined in NRC driver’s Manual and necessary safety and security equipment are available in all vehicles and are in good condition;
• Prepare security updates and reports as required;
• Update Area Security Management Plan, Evacuation Plan and Medical Emergencies Plan on yearly basis;
• Monitor all movements and maintain records;
• Report to CO, field office compliance to NRC safety and security policies, procedures and regulations on a monthly basis;
• The Health, Safety and Security Officer will provide health, safety and security updates to Country Director/Area Manager /HSS Coordinator on a daily basis and maintain an incident log for the area of operation;
• Build and maintain stakeholders contact list and assist Area Manager 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;

Health:

• Promoting positive health and safety culture in a workplace.
• Conduct investigations on incidents, complaints, and recurrent health cases to identify and provide solutions to workplace situations.
• Prepare periodic heath statistics and submit to Area Management Group for review.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated in the area.
• Ensure the NRC meets its statutory obligations in West Nile 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) Health, Safety and Security Officer job must have experience working as a security Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good Knowledge of English
• Relevant experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context in West Nile Region, Uganda;
• 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 West Nile Region and how they may affect operations in NRC Uganda.
• Valid driving/ridding license.

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Closing Date : 25th June 2020