The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take action during situtations of armed conflict, and engage in other contextes where our competences will add value. The majority of our 5000 staff members are national employees in NRC’s projects in around 25 countries worldwide. All our projects are supervised by the NRC Head Office in Oslo. NRC was established in 1946 under the name Aid to Europe, to assist refugees in Europe after World War II. Today NRC is organised as an independent, private foundation. We cooperate closely with the UN and other humanitarian organisations, around the world as well as in Norway. What does NRC do? Programme Activities: NRC’s main activity is the deliverance of humanitarian aid through programme activities in the field. NRC specialises in five programme areas, or core competences – Shelter, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Information Counselling and Legal Aid (ICLA). The core competences are adaptive to different contexts and mutually reinforcing.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Safety and Environment / HSE
The program portfolio includes all six core competencies of NRC. ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), Livelihood and Food Security, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. One of NRC core competencies (CC), Shelter, Education and Camp management.
The HSS Manager reports to the CD and is a member of the Country Management Group and Senior Leadership Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
The Country HSS manager serves as the lead technical resource on health, safety and security risks and crisis management within Nigeria country. This function is line managed (direct) by the Country Director (CD) and managed in a technical line (dotted) by the CWA (Central and West Africa) Regional Head of HSS. This role acts as the technical supervisor for Area HSS staff or equivalent within the country and serves as a core member of the country management group (CMG) and crisis management team (CMT).
- Promote and stimulate HSS risk management culture, awareness, and resilience system.
- Provide Country management group (CMG) with strategic advice based on changes to the context.
- Oversee and support national HSS risk management to staff, assets, operation, and reputation of NRC.
- Implement the NRC Global HSS Management System at national level and provide reports as required.
- Develop and maintain national HSS documents and procedures such as the Security Management Pla Standard Operating Procedures including strategy and budgeting. Collaborate with Area Managers, and Support functions (Finance, Logistics, HR (Human Resources)) to ensure that HSS functions and mitigations are adequately budgeted as per the NRC Master Budget instructions.
- Act as an adviser to Crisis Management Team (CMT) leader during a crisis and take lead as and when delegated. Ensure that CMT members are regularly trained, and membership updated.
- Oversee and/or conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for all Area Offices as per the Annex 4 and conduct other rapid assessments on need basis.
- Provide leadership to the HSS Coordinator, Officers and oversee the Centre for Monitoring and Communication (CMC) to ensure it has tools, systems, and equipment to operate 24hrs.
- Work with CO (Country Office) Logistics to ensure that all vehicles meet the NRC minimum standards of use in line with both Logistic Handbook and HSS requirements.
- Contribute to improve humanitarian access for NRC operations across Nigeria by providing technical support on tools and strategies, ensuring capacity building for field staff, and supporting AMs (Area Manager) and program/ support staff in managing access related incidents.
- Support, train, capacity building, mentor, and development of HSS staff in all Area Offices and explore opportunities for internal career growth.
- Facilitate an ongoing culture of learning as it relates to health, safety, and security. Take lead in organizing and conducting mandatory training (HEIST (Hostile Environment Individual Security Training), Field First Aid, HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training), CMT) in line with NRC policies and the country Learning & Development Plan. Organize other bespoke onsite training based on assessed needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a senior safety & security manager in an international humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer
- Documented results and experience related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Working knowledge and skills in MS Office, 365, SharePoint
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal is required.
- Valid driver’s license (Driving test to be conducted before being authorized to drive NRC vehicle)
Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Professional qualifications or studies in general management, security management, HSS and/or risk management at a Bachelor or Master level
- Hold a valid Security Risk Management Professional Certification from a recognized institute.
- Competent security trainer (Personal safety, defensive driving, fire, HEAT…) including first aid.
- Experience or qualifications in humanitarian access and negotiation.
- Experience and qualification in occupational safety and health.
- Experience in risk management for implementing partners or remote management.
- Knowledge in mapping using any GIS (Geographical Information System) tools, Google maps, Open Street, Scribble maps.
Context related skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Legal right to work in Nigeria without sponsorship.
- Knowledge of the lake Chad Basin and Nigeria context.
- Knowledge of Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and/or other local languages is an asset.
- Ability and willingness to work under difficult circumstances.
- Creativity and innovation using available resources.
Behavioral competencies
- Handling insecure environments
- Initiating action and change
- Empowering and building trust
- Influencing
