HSS Officer Myanmar Yangon (Nationl Only)

Ensure adherence to NRC policies and implement support functions.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 30 Aug 2024 at 10:30 UTC

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Overview

Ensure adherence to NRC policies and implement support functions.

You have:

  • Experience in a relevant Health & Safety position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Proficiency in English both written and verbal.
  • Good translation skill (Myanmar/English).
  • Health, Safety and Security related training completion certificate.
  • Graduate with a relevant degree or equivalent 2 years of experience in similar positions.
  • Ability to take initiative in diverse environments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Contract

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

What we offer

  • Yangon, duty station
  • Fixed Term National contract duration
  • 30 % travel
  • Report to: HSS Manager
  • Grade 5 in NRC’s Salary Scale (13th months’ salary, NRC MM Health Insurance Package, 20 days annual leave etc.) with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

What you will bring

Generic professional competencies:

  • Experience from working as a relevant Health & Safety and relevant position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Sufficient English proficiency both written and verbal
  • Good translation skill (Myanmar/English)
  • Received have Health, Safety and Security related training completion certificate
  • Graduate with relevant degree (or) equivalent 2 years of working experience as similar positions at other organizations.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Able to take initiative
  • Tactful and mature
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Adaptable to various type of environment

Responsibilities

What you will do

  1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  2. Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
  3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  4. Ensure proper filing of documents
  5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
  6. Immediately report all breaches of safety procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets
  7. Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain safety information.
  8. Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety equipment are available and in good condition.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a time you ensured safety in a high-risk environment? This assesses your practical experience and understanding of safety protocols. Explain a specific situation, your actions, and the outcome.
Describe a situation where you demonstrated excellent communication skills. This evaluates your interpersonal skills and ability to convey information clearly. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle stressful or unpredictable situations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to maintain safety and compliance in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks in a complex work environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no