Security Officer at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Tasks and Responsibilities

·       Implement NRC’s safety and security policies at office level
·       Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs
·       Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates
·       Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets
·       Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations
·       Supervise, train and develop eventual security staff at office level
·       Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information
·       Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition
·       Prepare security updates and reports as required

Qualifications

•      Experience from working with security management in a humanitarian/recovery context
·      Relevant university degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
·      Safety and security management education through formal workshops or seminars;
·      Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
·      Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
·      Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
·      Managing resources to optimize results
·      High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
·      Fluency in English, both written and verbal
·      Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages

Personal qualification

·      Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
·      Highest standards of ethics and integrity
·      Ability to work in insecure environments
·      Communicating with impact and respect
·      All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable