The Health, Safety, Security and Access (HSSA)Technical Officer (TO) supports the HSS Coordinator/Area Manager by providing timely information and advice on HSS and access issues, particularly in the West Bank. The TO assists in managing the NRC Security Risk Management systems, including documentation, training, and liaison, while also overseeing movement monitoring and access coordination.
- Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards.
- Ensure compliance with NRC security related tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards; such as security risk assessments and crises management plan.
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Supports the application process for all Access related matters and documentation. Liaison with appropriate departments to resolve access issues.
- Support in the development of Area Office security policies and procedures
- Supports the implementation of all security measures.
- Managing day-to-day security information including movement tracking and maintaining the network with outside parties (other international organizations, etc.) for gathering security information
- Coordinates in linking and analyzing information received within NRC and outside NRC via his/her network.
- Contribute to implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across your area of work.
- Perform any other tasks related to HSSA as required by management
Specific responsibilities
Security – 40% of overall time
- Support the HSS Coordinator / Area Manager in managing the NRC Security Risk Management (SRM) documentation.
- In coordination with the HSS Coordinator and Area Manager, support with security risk analysis and management, identifying potential vulnerabilities, enabling a safe and secure environment for programme operations.
- Liaison with UNDSS in support of email and SMS distribution lists for security alerts and advisories; shared as needed with NRC staff.
- Conducts scheduled and ad-hoc field visits (at least two per month) for security assessment in support of HSS Coordinator, based on ad hoc Programme team requests.
- Supports HSS Coordinator in recommending and/or provides trainings, briefings, and capacity building to NRC staff, partners, and others on HSS in a proactive and positive manner that promotes inclusion, participation and leadership among NRC team
- Support the HSS Coordinator in security information management and analysis as needed.
- Work with the HSS Coordinator to ensure that all incidents are fully and effectively documented.
- Supports procurement of HSS related equipment, items, and materials.
Access – 40% of time
- Share information updates from ACU and resolve access related issues on an ad hoc basis, either directly or via the Access Control Unit (ACU).
- Develop networks and relationships in the north of the West Bank, which support an enabling operating environment for NRC staff and project participants.
- Liaise with local authorities and other stakeholders as relevant to coordinate NRC operations.
Operational Coordination & Support – 10%
- Review daily Movement plans, as submitted by Fleet team, in partnership with the HSS Coordinator and Area Manager, to assess whether tasks may proceed.
- Tracking of international visitors entering Palestine by Air and Land crossings, with HSS Coordinator, and support if needed.
What 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 Nablus or Tulkarem
This position is Grade (06) Step (01)
Reports to: Health, Safety, Security Coordinator
Recruiter: Recruitment Team.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no
If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: 20240113 JD HSSA Technical Officer.pdf
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
Generic professional competencies
- Experience from working in related field in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Good knowledge of English language, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
- Fluency in Arabic and Hebrew, both written and verbal
- Academic degree in related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Valid driver’s license
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements