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  • Posted: Apr 25, 2017
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    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, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
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    Liaison Officer

    Job description

    • Ensure proper implementation of the safety and security policies, procedures, processes and guidelines including evacuation, security audit, drills etc.
    • Identify safety and security needs for NRC Mandera compounds and premises and ensure the availability of adequate lighting, equipment and other resources.
    • Train staff on safety and security, making sure that all staff members are familiar with organizational contingency plans regarding incident response.
    • Provide all staff with regular safety and security briefings and updates, and ensure that all staff adheres to security policies and procedures.
    • With the help of Safety & Security Coordinator conduct Security Risk Assessment for NRC Mandera operational areas.
    • Organize and facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations or staff in critical medical conditions.
    • Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information.
    • Ensure vehicle and staff movement are monitored through structured radio checks and contacts with the office and vehicles.
    • Ensure that all communication, security and fleet assets are recorded and assets inventory list is updated, among other procedures.
    • Ensure all the necessary safety and security equipments are available and in good condition.
    • Supervise/training NRC guards and develop weekly/monthly duty roster
    • Organize/facilitate meeting /appointment setting with security agencies when the need for arise
    • Any other duties assigned by the Head of Office.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a security Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
    • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
    • Fluency in English and , both written and verbal( mandatory)
    • Valid driver’s license
    • • Geographical knowledge and understanding of Mandera county political, cultural and clan dynamic

    Education level

    • College / University, Bachelor's degree

    Personal qualities

    • Handling insecure environments
    • Initiating action and change
    • Empowering and building trust
    • Influencing

    We offer

    • Duty station: Mandera
    • Contract period is up to December 2017. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Mandera.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on www.webcruiter.no to apply

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