Health, Safety and Security Adviser

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.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

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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.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

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. Recruitment will be done on a rolling basis. Kindly apply at the earliest opportunity.
• 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 [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

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