Exciting Career Opportunity: Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Officer
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location: Kibondo, Tanzania
Position Grade: 5
Reports To: Area Manager
Supervises: NRC-contracted guards
Duty Station: Kibondo, with 50% travel within operational areas
Contract Type: 1-year, renewable
Project Number: TZFM2501
At NRC, our mission is guided by our core values of dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These principles shape our work and relationships. We are looking for a committed professional to join our team as a Health, Safety & Security Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Purpose:
The HSS Officer will implement day-to-day Health, Safety, and Security functions, ensuring adherence to NRC policies and enhancing safety across all operational areas.
Generic Responsibilities:
- Comply with NRC’s policies, tools, and guidelines.
- Support the implementation of HSS initiatives as guided by the Area Manager and Regional HSS staff.
- Develop and prepare HSS status reports for management.
- Maintain proper documentation in the Tanzania Filing Tree (HSS Folders).
- Promote and share ideas to enhance HSS support functions.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and updating HSS-related documents and templates.
- Ensure effective implementation of HSS policies, including evacuation plans, audits, and drills.
- Conduct or support Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) for new operational locations.
- Carry out MOISS assessments for NRC premises, addressing identified gaps like fire safety and first aid.
- Deliver HSS awareness sessions for staff as directed by the Area Manager and Regional HSS team.
- Coordinate with RO staff to provide mandatory security training, including HEIST.
- Prepare detailed HSS situation reports using standard templates.
- Conduct assessments on roads and hotels frequently used by NRC, securing approvals for use.
- Participate in the Crisis Management Team (CMT) and organize training with the support of RO and HO.
Critical Interfaces
The role requires collaboration with:
- Area Manager and Area Management Team (AMT) members.
- Country Director – Kenya & Tanzania.
- Regional Head of HSS and Regional HSS Advisor.
Qualifications
Professional Competencies:
- Proven experience as a Support Function Officer in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
- Experience working in volatile and complex environments.
- Documented achievements in similar roles.
- Basic proficiency in English.
Context-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Familiarity with the Kigoma region, particularly Kibondo and Kasulu Districts.
- Strong report-writing skills in English.
- Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Handling insecure environments.
- Planning and delivering results.
- Empowering and building trust.
- Communicating with impact and respect.
Performance Management
Performance evaluations will be conducted regularly, including:
- End-of-trial reviews.
- Periodic and end-term performance assessments based on NRC’s Competency Framework.
Additional Information
NRC strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply for this position.
Job Details:
- Job ID: 16948
- Category: Health, Safety, and Security
- Posting Date: December 17, 2024
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Nyarugusu
How to Apply:
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