Health Safety and Security Coordinator Nigeria Maiduguri

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contracts.

NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015 in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC is present in Borno and Adamawa State providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Livelihoods & Food Security (LFS); Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Education and Camp Management Camp Coordination (CCCM) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.

The NRC Area North operation are in, Monguno, Jere and MMC LGA towns of Borno State. These are areas where the security risk levels are highly volatile and unpredictable due to Non State Armed group’s attacks both direct and indirect. Road travels to the field offices is equally risky and currently staff travel by helicopters.

NRC Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Coordinator will be 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.

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.

*Additional Information*****:

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Duration of contract: 6 months (renewable).

Grade 7 in NRC's grading structure.

Reporting line: Area Manager Nigeria Maiduguri

An approved health certificate will be requested before the contract starts/commencement.

This position is open to National candidates only and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

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