HSS and Access Officer

NRC is committed to our localisation strategy including with respect to our workforce in Iraq, whenever possible NRC will recruit new staff from the local area of the programme operations.

NRC will endeavour to hire staff that together represent the balance of diversity in the governorate of operations

Purpose of the role

The responsibilities of the Safety and Security Office is to support the HSS Manager in Baghdad in the development, management and implementation of the Safety and Security measures needed to provide a safe working environment for NRC staff and visitors 

** This role is open to national staff who hold Iraqi citizenship

What you will do

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at office level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis 
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team training
• Management of HSS staff
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficiency focus in all processes
• Work closely with the Access Unit in the DNGO to ensure timely Access letters and visas enabling project implementation 

Specifically, you will;

• Relationship building with key stakeholders to ensure credible information and intelligence can be gathered to inform decision making by the Area/Country office
• Contribute to the development of the area security plans, collecting contributions from the field teams and submitting to the HSS Co and Area Manager for approval
• Develop and operationalise SOPs and guidelines especially for communication equipment, vehicle use and safety stocks and supplies etc
• Implement safety and security measures 
• Organise security and safety briefings and ongoing trainings for all new recruits, visitors and specialised trainings for drivers and guards 
• Systematically oversee, monitor and evaluate movements and conduct risk assessments to produce clear recommendations for travel
• Attend relevant meetings – security and access and provide translation for non-native speakers
• Engage with local security forces to exchange information, get updates on security threats and incidents

Professional competencies

• Experience in working as a security officer in a humanitarian/recovery context 
• Previous experience in working in complex and volatile contexts 
• Fluent in Arabic, English and Kurdish is an advantage – written and spoken 
• Documented experience in security and operational planning 
• Proven experience in administration and some team management
• Proven experience in cross-cultural awareness, community and relationships with professional agencies
• Relevant higher education in social sciences, international development and/or security 
• Able to demonstrate high level of analytical skills 
• Excellent communication and IT skills 
• Emergency Medical training or up to date First Aid training is an asset 
• Knowledge of the context in in Iraq
• Previous experience in a liaison or access position
• Proven experience of planning and organisation
• Proven ability to communicate and coordinate effectively
• Proactive and self-motivated

 What We Offer

Contract Duration: until 31 December, 2024 (our contract renewal cycle runs from January to December) the renewal depends on funds availability and performance.
Duty Station: Baghdad- Iraq with 30% travel to different field locations in Iraq 
Health Insurance is provided to the staff and family (spouse and 3 children)
Salary: G5/S1, According to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.

For more information please read the job description 

Apply on this link:

https://www.nrc.no/jobs/#en/sites/CX_2019/job/15764