Health, Safety and Security Adviser Palestine Jerusalem

Job Description

What we are looking for:

An experienced Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Advisor to support the country office comply with NRC HSS minimum standards and reduce the overall risk on NRC operations across the country. This includes advising and contributing to developing and updating HSS strategies, plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as advice on appropriate HSS mitigation measures for safe and secure program access. The HSS Advisor will be responsible for supporting the HSS Manager in coordinating and implementing tailored training courses for the country office and area offices.

What you will do:

• Analytical reporting of contextual updates and maintenance of incident database.
• Monitor and report of patters, incident that could affect NRC and it’s operations.
• Proactively engage with program team to support in areas where it is needed.
• Represent HSS unit at CMG meetings in the absence of HSS Manager where it is required by the CMG for providing HSS inputs and information for informed decision by the CMG.
• Quality control of communication systems, GPS/GSM tracking and associated web platform, email, Thuraya, mobile phone and internal phone systems; in English and local languages.
• Improve systems that are functional and meet our current demands from both Country office and Central Area Office.
• Quality control of all communications are registered neatly and accurately.
• Improve and control tracking tools and software for NRC staff and vehicles.
• Alert security focal point/s of important events, by monitoring internet, TV and radio news in English and local languages, as well as via security alert systems.
• Lead the coordination with transport section for facilitating the transport for staff and visitors. Support the HSS unit in facilitating save travel and arrival of new staff, visitors from abroad.
• Ensure a proper handover is done by each radio operator.
• Build capacity of Radio Operators and bring up challenges with Country Security Manager.
• Raise Procurements and follow-up with purchases for relevant and needed equipment’s.
• Follow-up with external actors for relevant permission for communication devices.
• Responsible to manage an effective communication tree for staff check in and dissemination for alerts and information.
• Fulfilling any other related tasks that may be assigned by supervisors, NRC Security Department.
  
  

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What you will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs.
• Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including satellite communications, cell phone, etc.
• High attention to detail and ability to neatly complete assigned paperwork.
• Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and skills.
• Good knowledge of city and general area in assigned location in Palestine, ability to read and interpret maps and operate Google maps or similar.
• Able to structure his or her thoughts and make an accurate and complete summary of a situation, under time pressure, at any time of day or night.
• Must display intelligent ability to arrange vehicle moves to make best use of available assets and time.
• Trouble shooting’ skill with electrical, radio and computer systems.
• Experience in working with civilian and military interlocutors
• Experience in the Middle East is preferable
• Computer skills – database knowledge essential, wireless networking.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal. Knowledge of Arabic or Hebrew is desirable.
  
  

What we offer:

• Duty station: Jerusalem, Palestine
• Contract: 12 months (Renewal is subject to performance and funds availability)
• Travel: Minimum of 40% (to NRC operating locations)
• Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
  
  

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your national identification card. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Palestine. Due to legal restrictions in obtaining visas for some applicants please click on the link to confirm your eligibility before sending your application.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email mero.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.
  
  

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
  
  

Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestine here.

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH