Job Description

Females are highly encouraged to apply. 

What we are looking for: The Health, Safety and Security Manager will support the country office to ensure compliance with NRC HSS minimum standards and in reducing the overall risk on NRC operations across the country. This includes developing and updating HSS strategies, plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as providing HSS mitigation measures for safe and secure program access. The HSS Manager is also responsible to coordinate and conduct mandatory and other tailored training courses for the country office and area office.  What you will do:

Generic responsibilities  

1. Implementation of the NRC Health, Safety and Security Risk Management System at national level.
2. Oversee and/or conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS).
3. Provide Country Management Group (CMG) with strategic advice based on changes to the context.

Specific responsibilities 

1. Monitor and analyze the context (overall security situation, risks, and most likely scenarios), ensuring reliable security information as basis for informed decision-making. 
2. Work with management to ensure that the relevant mitigation measures are in place in the field and within our processes to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
3. Work with management to ensure that all staff give their informed consent based on briefing upon arrival and that updates are regularly shared on security situations.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position as the above responsibilities are just a snapshot.

What you will bring

Experiences and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably in international setup.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
• Valid driver’s license 

Context related skills, knowledge, and experience:

•             Experience in working with civilian and military interlocutors

•             Experience working in Somalia

Behavioural competencies 

• Build meaningful relations
• Empower people
• Act with integrity 
• Deliver results

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the context in Somalia is an advantage. 
• Experience with start-up countries or programs is an advantage.

What we offer

• Duty station: Mogadishu, Somalia
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• Duration of Contract Open ended contract.
• Travel: Up to 40% (to NRC operating locations)    
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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