JOB OFFER at NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council – Cameroon, NGO: Yaoundé – Health Safety and Security Officer

Health Safety and Security Officer Cameroon Yaoundé
Yaounde, Cameroon
JOB DESCRIPTION
As part of the sustainability of its humanitarian activities in Cameroon, the Norwegian Refugee Council is recruiting for its HSS department one (01) Health Safety & Security Officer based in Yaoundé.

RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to the safety management plan and SOPs of the NRC Cameroon.
Implement delegated HSS tasks in accordance with the action plan
Prepare and develop progress reports as required by management.
Ensure proper filing of documents
Ensure HSS support to projects targeting the most deprived beneficiaries, and explore and evaluate new and better ways of supporting program teams.
Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

       2. Specific Responsibilities

 Safety and Security Planning

Provide technical support to the regional office on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for personnel safety, operational security and continuity programs.
Work with the HSS Manager to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and emergency plans;
Provide assessment inputs and review hibernation and evacuation plans in the NRC office and residences in Yaoundé and elsewhere as requested and ensure practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved ;
Undertake ongoing evaluations of equipment and the protocols under which that equipment is used to ensure that minimum safety conditions are met.

Building acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming.
Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities as needed and with other essential community stakeholders/leaders.
Ensure that the NRC, its mission and its work in the region are known and accepted.
Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the NRC to ensure staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities.
Provide security information and guidance during assessments to consider new NRC programs in new geographies.
In coordination with the HSS Manager, liaise with relevant security actors, e.g. NGO Security Focal Point, other NGO Security Coordinators, UNDSS contacts in the region, community stakeholders. local community,
NRC Security Standards and Procedures

Ensure that minimum operational security standards and procedures are implemented in the field office and promptly report deficiencies to supervisor – up-to-date list of shelters, etc.
Monitor all official NRC movements in Cameroon within and between field sites and Yaoundé on a daily basis and make all necessary recordings.
Conduct rapid SRA assessments and write reports in all operational areas of the NRC as delegate
Ensure MOSS/MOISS compliance of all NRC operations and infrastructure in Cameroon
Maintain the emergency communication tree by AO and CO
Monitor the context and security situation in Cameroon and report any changes to the HSS manager
Write the various reports and submit them to the HSS manager
Under the direct supervision of the HSS manager, initiate, plan and direct HEIST and FFA training for all staff in Cameroon (provided that the post holder is a trainer certified by the NRC HO training unit). Otherwise, assist the certified trainer to conduct all training mentioned above.
Prepare and organize information sessions (briefing) on ​​the HSS for newly recruited staff as well as refresher information sessions on the SRA and the context
Supervision of security agents

Ensure that NRC guards have the training and understanding necessary to carry out their duties professionally.
Ensure that guards effectively and professionally control all movements within and outside the NRC compound.
Report any problem, unauthorized absence or disciplinary problem concerning guards to your superiors without delay.
Accountability Prompt

reporting to immediate supervisors and the NRC security department on security situations affecting NRC personnel and operations.
Promptly report to immediate supervisors and the NRC Security Department any security incidents involving NRC personnel (domestic or international), NRC premises or NRC assets.
Perform other related reporting duties as requested by immediate superiors and the NRC Security Department.
QUALIFICATIONS
Generic professional skills:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in non-profit or NGO settings within international humanitarian aid programs with demonstrated abilities in planning, organizing and executing operations safety in the field.
Understand humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific sub-sector work related to NGO field and operational contexts.
Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including satellite communications, cellular telephony, etc.
Ability to gain an accurate understanding of different local, regional, national and international policies, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic information and analysis of given and ongoing security and policy situations as they arise.
Former NGO security management, an asset.
Written and verbal French essential. Good knowledge of English is an asset.
Behavioral skills

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their work. The NRC competency framework sets out 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this role:

Manage insecure environments
Initiate action and change
Build and build trust
Influence

We offer:

12-month fixed-term contract, renewable depending on availability of fund
Workplace: Yaoundé with 40% field travel.
Salary/Benefits: Grade 5 step 1 of the NRC Cameroon salary scale
Desired start date: March 2024
NRC is an organization that promotes gender equality. Female candidates are strongly encouraged.

Job Identification
13250
Job Category
Health, Safety and Security

Apply Before: 12/20/2023, 06:30 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Yaounde

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