Job Details:

• Organization: NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council
• Location: Afghanistan
• Grade: Junior level – Junior
• Occupational Groups:
• Public Health and Health Service
• Security and Safety
• Closing Date: 2023-12-25

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of the HSS Officer is to support the Field Office Coordinator/HSS Coordinator and AM to implement the security functions at the Field Office, and support the program on HSS-related issues.

Caution: This role is national, only candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.

For more details about the Job Description  and NRC’s Grade Structure please click on: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with the NRC Afghanistan Security Management Plan and SOPs
• Implement delegated HSS tasks according to the plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Ensure security support to projects targeting beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to support program teams

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the area office on HSS policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning for staff safety, operational security, and program continuity in Mazar.
• Ensure compliance with the NRC Security Management Framework within the SMP and all annexes.
  Work with the HSS Coordinator to develop, consolidate, and implement operating procedures and contingency plans.
• Assess, review, and update the hibernation and evacuation plans for NRC Mazar and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved.
• Conduct security risk assessments of areas of operation, offices, and residences. Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with minimum safety and security standards.
• Undertake continual assessments of equipment like, Thuraya, UHF/VHF/HF, etc., and the protocols by which that equipment is used, to ensure that minimal conditions for security are being met.
• Building acceptance to empower and expand humanitarian programming.
• Develop ongoing relationships with local authorities as needed and other key stakeholders on the ground.
• Work to ensure that NRC, its mission, and work in the province is known and accepted.
• Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the NRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue humanitarian activities over the province.
• Provide security input and assessment advice to consider new NRC programs in new geographic areas.
• In coordination with HSS Coordinator liaise with relevant security actors e.g., NGO Security Focal Point, other NGO security coordinators, UN, local community stakeholders, Governors, etc.

Generic professional competencies:

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Understanding the humanitarian principles and specific sub-sector work linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
• Ability to understand the various local, regional, country, and international policies, operational positions, and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
• Previous NGO security management experience is an asset.
• Strong verbal & written English Language skill is required.
• Fluent in local languages.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Local individuals, Northern provinces, preferred.
• Area knowledge Sar-e Pul and relevant area
• Knowledge about security-related actors in Sar-e Pul and relevant area
• Higher Education certificate/diploma/currently studying in social sciences or related field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of non-profit or INGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing security operations in the field.
• Strong knowledge of cultural sensitivities, traditional behaviors & security context in Sar-e Pul
• Able to travel to other provinces on a daily/weekly and monthly basis when needed.
• Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phones, etc.
• Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.

Behavioral competencies:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Strategic thinking
• Influencing

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
• Leave and Holidays according to Afghanistan Labour Law.
• Top up Credit card every month.