Background
The Central African Republic (CAR) continues to face tremendous humanitarian needs due to years of conflict and instability. In 2023, more than half of the population required humanitarian assistance (3.4 million people), and roughly 40% of the population feared for their safety. About 500,000 live in protracted displacement and are dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection for survival, while over 2 million people face food insecurity.
NRC has been present in CAR since 2014 and currently employs 15 international staff and approximately 165 national staff. NRC operations cover a large geographic area with activities spread across strategic districts throughout the territory such as Mambere Kadei, Sangha Mbaere, Nana Mambere and Ouham Pendé in the West, Nana Gribizi, Kemo and Ouham Fafa in the Centre, Basse-Kotto in the South East, and Lobaye and Ombella Mpoko in the SouthWest. NRC operates from three field/area offices in Bouar, Kaga Bandoro, and Alindao, and a country office in Bangui, the capital city.
The programme portfolio includes six core competencies: ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), Livelihoods and Food Security, WASH, Shelter, Education as well as Protection from Violence.
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What we are looking for
We are seeking for a Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Manager for our country operation in Central African Republic. The HSS Manager will be responsible for development and implementation of the security risk management policy of NRC in CAR. The following is a brief description of the role:-
What you will do
Provide input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action; Member of Country Management Group; Responsible for the implementation of the security risk management policy of NRC in CAR; Lead, orient and supervise the team of liaison officers and radio operators of NRC in CAR; Lead and monitor the implementation and compliance of NRC security risk management policy, and reduce risks by seeking creative solutions for mitigation to (in order of priority): NRC staff, programs, organization, beneficiaries and assets; Undertake regularly missions in the field and provide technical support and security advice to the Area Managers (AM); Conduct assessment of and analysis on the context in NRC’s geographical area of operations and be able to advise country director and management group on the potential impact on access to beneficiaries; Ensure that solutions respect both the rules and principles of the Security risk management policy of NRC, as well as the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence that are guiding the interventions of NRC for accessing beneficiaries.Please download the detailed JD_HSS Manager CAR'.pdf to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Manager in a humanitarian/recoverycontext including at least 1 year of international experience in a high risk environment Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Fluency in French is required, both written and verbal and English working proficiency Knowledge of the context in Central African Republic or the Central Africa Region Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances
Deadline for applications: 5th April 2024
What we offer
• Duty station: Bangui, Central Africa Republic
• Contract: 12months
• Travel: up to 55%
• Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s scale
• 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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Kindly send any questions in relation to the application process to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.