Health Safety and Security Officer Ukraine

NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

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Kyiv (Ukraine)

Medical & Health Security

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 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, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. 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.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Background

The role of the HSS Officer (HSSO) is to assist the HSS Coordinator (HSSC) and the HSS Manager (HSSM) in conducting all Health Safety and Security (HSS) related tasks at Ukraine Country Office (CO) and in support of Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs).

Role and responsibilities

The HSSO shall participate in the below listed generic and specific tasks with an aim to ensure that all NRC staff in Ukraine have access and support that is required for HSS related documents.

Generic responsibilities

Participate and assist in the production of all HSS related documents in support of LCO and FO
Assist in the management and development of security staff in Country
Assist in the production of Security Risk Assessments at CO and AO level
Assist in the production of Country Security Reports
Assist in the control of Country security packs
Assist in the updating of all relevant HSS documents at CO and AO level
Prepare reports as required
Conduct physical verifications or all HSS related equipment
Support AO and FO as required during leave and high intensity operations
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

Specific responsibilities

Assist in the production of the Country weekly/daily security report
Control and inspect all HSS equipment that has been distributed in the Country
Participate in the production of Rapid Security Risk Assessments
Participate in the production of full Security Risk Assessments inclusive workshops
Control and inspect all medical equipment issued in Country
Participate in the training of staff on HSS topics
Update and control the online security package for CO and in support of AOs
Update and control the content of the Ukraine CO online files and reports at AELA
Participate in capacity building as directed by the HSS Coordinator and HSS Manager to maintain an in-house capacity on HSS related trainings
Produce timely and accurate training reports based on HSS training conducted in Country
Participate or individually carry in internal security audits as instructed by HSS Coordinator and HSS Manager
Regularly oversee and control the security briefing protocols for CO and in support of AOs
Manage and monitor movements
Update and manage the HSS budget as per HSS Manager instructions
Conduct any other tasks as directed by the HSS Coordinator, and whenever the case, by HSS Training Coordinator
1. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. Competencies are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following categories:

1. Professional competencies

Generic professional competencies:

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a HSS-related position
Desirable experience in law enforcement or military
Ability to liaise with law enforcement agencies, military organizations and local administrations
Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment
Previous experience from working with documents that require verification and control
Good coordination and control skills
Background in implementation and training for HSS related work
Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian, both written and verbal is essential

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

Context-related competencies are the knowledge, skills and experience required because of the context, location and/or current priorities in the role

Solid knowledge of situation in Ukraine
Proficiency in office 365 and on-line related platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with solid knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge about Geographic Information System (GIS) is an asset
Proficiency in the use of phone applications like WhatsApp
Knowledge of radio communications is essential
Experience as Duty Officer is a strong advantage

2. Behavioural competencies:

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position: