Role and Responsibilities
The purpose of the job is to oversee the security Management of the Country Office and provide adequate support to the program and support team in carrying out their activities in a safe and secure manner. Security Officer will report to HSS Manager and Security Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities
Monitor and assess the security situation in Palestine and neighbouring countries where it can affect overall security situation in Palestine and collect this information for further processing and analysis.Administrate incoming TARs (Travel Authorization Requests) for in and out of Palestine, and suggest advisories.Conduct area, site and program risk assessments in locations where the program team implementing activities. Update the districts risk map once a week before the weekly security briefImprove and MOSS and MOISS of the Country Office and support HSS staff around the country.Raise all Procurement Requests for the needed security equipment and trainingsCreate systems, practices, SOPs and protocols for staff to follow and create the safest working environmentBe prepared to have a security induction brief with new staff and visitors arriving in PalestineBe prepared to participate or represent NRC in internal and external meetingsSend the weekly report to the HSS Advisor in the Palestine country office as per the security planEnsure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked-based programmes in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competenciesProvide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responsesGeneric professional competencies:
Experience working in a security and access role in a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.Professional competencies for this position:
At least two years’ relevant experience in security with INGO or UN agencies Relevant tertiary degree with excellent analytical skills Experience with security and safety management processes in a humanitarian INGO context Excellent inter-personal and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and manage stress. Fluency in both Arabic and EnglishWhat we Offer?
You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere.
You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise.
You will be working in our Office in Jerusalem,
This position is Grade (05) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Jerusalem Duty Station.
Reports to: HSS Manager
Recruiter: Recruitment Team
Contract Duration: 12 months renewable, based on the need of position, fund and performance.
E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no
If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: 2025 - JD - HSS Officer Palestine 1.docx
Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.
Applications won't be considered without a Resume and a Cover Letter in English.
For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability
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