Health Safety and Security Coordinator at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Safety and Security Coordinator

Job Identification: 11392
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Job Category: Health, Safety and Security
Duration of contract: 6 months (renewable)
Grade: 7 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Area Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

Job Description

• NRC Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Coordinator with the direct supervision of Area Manager and under the technical guidance of the Country HSS Manager, will be the lead person in advising the Area Manager - North on the implementation of mitigation strategies and measures to reduce HSS related risk to NRC staff, assets, program and image in at the Area and Field Offices.
• The HSS Coordinator will have both people management skills, technical skills and experience in humanitarian security risk management, which will support the implementation of NRC programs in the Area Office.
• He/She will manage a team of HSS staff for the Area North Office ensuring that coaching, capacity building, supervision and adequate coverage to all NRC facilities. HSS Coordinator works closely on a regular basis with the Field Coordinators in supporting implementation of risk mitigation measures and standards at the field office level. HSS Coordinator will regularly produce analytical reports on security situation in the Area Office, track and document all incidents affecting operations
• The positon is a core member Field Incident Response Team (FIRT) and will participate in area level management meetings.
• The position will entail frequent travels (road or air) to field offices and might be deployed to support other NRC Area Offices in Nigeria. Due to the criticality of the role, the HSS Coordinator will be reachable on short notice 24/7 and might be called upon to cover for the Country HSS Manager and travel to other areas of NRC presence on short notice.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee with proven experience in the international humanitarian sector.
• If you are such people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Health, Safety & Security Coordinator to join our Maiduguri Area office Team.

Responsibilities
Role and Responsibilities:
The purpose of the HSS Coordinator is to lead the day to day HSS operations in Area North Office ensuring that all security related issues are addressed. These include but not limited to:

• Implement NRC’s HSS Policies and guidelines in Area North Office.  She/He will support the HSSM in developing and reviewing of the SMP, HERP, MEP and SOPs for the County Office.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments (SRAs) of NRC offices, Guest Houses, Warehouses in order to implement mitigation measures. Conduct SRA briefings to Area Office staff.
• Together with the FCs, conduct quarterly MOSS/MOISS review of the Field office and report findings to AM and HSSM.
• The Coordinator will ensure that all staff are made aware of HSS policies and the developed SOPs by organising socialisation sessions targeting all staff.
• Ensure that HSS Briefings and Inductions are conducted to all staff, new hired and visitors to Area Office. Keep record of all briefing conducted following the informed consent guideline and make monthly returns to HSS Manager.  
• He/she will support in conducting mandatory HSS training (e.g HEIST, First Aid) to NRC staff in Area North. Will work closely with the Program Managers and Field Coordinators to ensure all staff receive the training. Will keep track of all trained staff per location and submit to AM and HSSM.  
• Regularly train and ensure proper supervision of NRC gatekeepers. Where contracted security guards are used, He/she will act as liaison with the security guard company management to ensure adequate deployment and quality services in Area North.
• Ensure that all incidents impacting NRC staff, assets and programs in Area Office are reported and documented in NRC Protect Online Platform within the required timeline.
• Liaison with UN agencies, INGOs, NIF, PSLO and other external actors for the purposes of information sharing and collaboration. He will ensure NRC is represented in local security coordination platforms.
•  Collaborate and work closely with Program Coordinators to ensure that all implementation sites are assessed, mapped and documented. She/he will take lead in assessing new program implementation location. Attend GOM,GRM,GCM and support PCs is developing updated context for proposal dev.
• Work closely with HSS Humanitarian Access Coordinator to report, track and monitor access challenges, enablers and constraints in Area North.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Give regular daily context update to the Area Manager and HSS Manager impacting on program activities.  
• Update the HSS External contact details. Maintain regular contacts with the external sources to collate information regarding areas of implementation.
• Conduct regular field visits to Field Offices. Accompany program teams to various implementation sites within MMC/Jere, Monguno.  
• Ensure that access control procedures to the Office/Guest House, Warehouses are in place and adequately enforced by the security guards/gatekeepers.
• Is a member of the COVID – 19 Area Office Committee and works with the Area Manager and HSS team to ensure implementation of COVID – 19 prevention measures and other health standards in NRC offices and program locations.
• Conduct safety audits of NRC Area Offices and where applicable, upon discussion with Area Manager, drills will be conducted. Prepare report for all audits and submit to AM and HSSM for follow up and implementation. All safety audits report and drills are properly filed. Work closely with field staff to monitor Duty or Care (DoC) activities.
• Advise the AM on security equipment requirement for the Area Offices in order to facilitate budgeting. (NRC Master Budget). Ensure all HSS related procurements are tracked in PR trackers.  
• Supervise, coach and mentor HSS Officers in Area North Office and other direct report within the HSS Team.
• Work closely with Logistic Team to conduct safety assessment of both NRC and rented vehicles rented. Ensure all drivers including hired are trained or briefed on defensive driving.
• Ensure that all communication equipment (Satellite phones, GPS trackers) are in good working condition and available for use by staff in Field Offices.

Qualifications
Professional competencies for this position:

• University or Advanced Degree or Masters in Social Studies, Administration, Security Management, Humanitarian / Refugee Affairs and Disaster Risk Management.  
• 4 to 6 years of working experience within a similar function in safety and security management with INGOs, the UN, or government or private sector.
• Previous experience from working in complex and emergency contexts, particularly in the North East Nigeria is desired
• Previous work experience and service in the uniformed forces (military, police, Prisons, NSCDC, etc) is a desired advantage. Certificate of good service upon discharge will be required.
• Certification/membership to professional security institution will be a desired advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Understanding of local language is mandatory (Hausa, Kanuri, Fulani etc)
• Ability to organises and conduct security trainings to staff of various cadres. Certification on ToT from recognised training institution, First Aid, HEIST or HEAT is desired
• Basic and advance computer skills is mandatory ( MS Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• Working skills of communication equipment (VHF Radio, Satellite Phones, GPS tracker)
• Basic web based mapping knowledge or GIS (google earth, open street etc)
• Budgeting for security skills and budget monitoring.
• Strong Report-writing ability and security incident analysis

What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

• At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favors the exchange of good practice and lessons learned. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritize the quality work and the competency development of their staff.

Application Closing Date
8th July, 2023 (12:59 PM).