Overview
The Health Safety and Security Officer provides support in humanitarian access, safety, and security within the area, under the supervision of the HAS Coordinator. This role supports the implementation and monitoring of the NRC's HAS Policy, plans, procedures, trackers, and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the NRC Global HAS Management System at area level.
- Contribute to a culture of enabling a safe and principled humanitarian response.
- Support the development of area/field-level HAS documents.
- Assist with Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and access assessments.
- Conduct drills and train staff in access, safety, and security topics.
- Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities, and other external actors.
- Ensure adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
- Conduct physical verifications of all HAS related equipment.
- Prepare reports as required.
- Prepare and facilitate HAS induction sessions for new staff.
- Keep up to date all necessary information for HAS documents.
- Conduct site assessments for all new rental premises.
- Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures.
- Accompany colleagues and/or visitors regularly to the field.
- Request or generate user creation for new area personnel in the online travel authorisation request system.
- Keep the area personnel communication tree updated.
- Ensure necessary training for the correct use of alternative communication system devices.
- Facilitate the planning and execution of various trainings.
- Promote and facilitate the proper reporting, documentation, and support the management of HAS incidents.
- Facilitate staff hibernation or relocation in emergency situations.
- Promote Safeguarding principles and commitments.
Required Experience
- Minimum two years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development operations.
- Foundational understanding of Humanitarian Principles and their application.
- Previous experience working in complex contexts.
- Experience in liaising with communities and authorities as well as with NGOs.
