The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Oslo, Norway that works in over 40 countries providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable populations. NRC has been responding to the growing internal and external displacement in Central America and Mexico since 2015, focusing on the protection crisis and integrating legal aid, education, shelter and infrastructure, water and sanitation, and livelihoods interventions.
NRC is an organization with a high international reputation in humanitarian assistance and has been working in Latin America for more than 30 years, leading humanitarian action in many of the countries where it operates.
In Mexico, NRC has been collaborating with local partners since 2019 and is now expanding its reach, initiating activities through direct implementation in the States of Veracruz, Coahuila and Mexico City, with more than 20 collaborators hired by NRC in Mexico, providing assistance to displaced people in the intervention areas in the country.
1. Objective
A rewarding opportunity to join our team at NRC Mexico, we are seeking a Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Officer who will be responsible for supporting NRC programming in Mexico through the provision of professional safety support. In particular, you will support the implementation of safety management procedures in line with the Safety Management Plan (SMP), support the Area Manager and HSS Manager in the implementation of HSS policies, assist staff with the implementation of operational safety procedures, foster a mission safety culture, and ensure all facilities meet NRC minimum safety standards.
2. Main Responsibilities
Implementation of security policy
- Develop (with the support of the HSS Manager), update and implement NRC security policies in accordance with the organization’s established minimum security standards, procedures, plans and regulations, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Minimum Operating Infrastructure Standards (MOIS), Travel Authorization Requests (TAR), among others.
- Ensure implementation of NRC’s minimum operational safety standards and procedures globally
- Collaborate in the development of risk assessments for the security of NRC personnel, assets, facilities and operations according to the standards and tools established by the organization, including Risk Assessment Analysis (SRA), Rapid SRAs, Safe Access Plans (PAS), among others.
Security Notices and Context Updates
- Contribute to the area office context and security analysis as directed by the Area Manager and HSS Manager either through the development of written products and/or security briefings
- Develop and disseminate regular security updates for NRC staff with a focus on NRC’s areas of operation in Mexico and identified risks
- Disseminate urgent notices to staff when appropriate
- Participate in regular meetings with the field team and management providing updates on Mexico security and context;
External security coordination
- Develop and/or maintain a network of security professionals from NGOs and the UN and the Mexico Security Forum, as well as interlocutors from state security institutions and other relevant government institutions in NRC Mexico’s areas of operation.
Monitoring and support for field trips and operations
- Review and approve the mission plans of NRC personnel within the Mexico area of responsibility, and support the Monitoring Center in monitoring professional movements
- Respond immediately according to NRC and area office protocols in case of emergencies that affect personnel, assets, facilities and/or operations at NRC Mexico
- Facilitate pre-departure briefings for staff conducting programmatic activities and/or work visits in the Mexico area office’s area of responsibility
Safety training
- In cooperation with the Manager and other HSS colleagues, plan and implement HSS training for staff; either standardized training (HEIST, first aid, etc.) or ad-hoc (E.G.: operation of fire extinguishers); attend the trainers’ course if invited.Others
- Perform any other tasks requested by the Area Manager and/or HSS Manager within the scope of their position.
3. Professional Competencies
- University degree (or three years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree).
- Knowledge of best security practices and regulations in Mexico.
- Extensive knowledge of Mexico to include local politics and the dynamics of relevant actors including criminal groups.
- At least 2 years of previous security-related work experience in an NGO and/or in a humanitarian aid context
- Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to job responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to synthesize a large volume of information into concise reports
- Ability to develop and implement safety training
- Spanish proficiency
Desirable:
- Coordination capacity between NRC departments and external entities
- Knowledge of computer mapping software, including Google Earth; excellent command of map reading, land navigation and GPS coordinate plotting
- Professional competence in English
4. Behavioral Competence
The NRC competency framework establishes 10 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:
- Working with people
- Communicate with impact and respect
- Planning and getting results
- Managing unsafe environments
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What We Offer:
- A challenging and meaningful job in a highly recognized humanitarian organization.
- A national contract, valid for 12 months, with the possibility of extension, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working environment in a dynamic office.
- Place of work: Mexico City, Mexico.
- Travel: 30% to other intervention areas
We encourage you to join our work culture that allows staff to share ideas and take responsibility . We encourage and give responsibility to our entire team at all levels, to help solve the complex problems we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and to take initiative.
NRC is an equal opportunity employer whose policy is diversity, equity and inclusion of staff in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, physical ability, among others.
NRC may review applications prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement, so interested candidates are encouraged to express their interest as early as possible.
About us:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Oslo, Norway that works in over 35 countries providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable populations. NRC has been responding to the growing internal and external displacement in Central America and Mexico since 2015, focusing on the protection crisis and integrating legal aid, education, shelter and infrastructure, water and sanitation, and livelihoods interventions.
NRC is an internationally renowned humanitarian assistance organization that has been working in Latin America for over 30 years, leading humanitarian action in many of the countries where it operates. In Mexico, NRC has been collaborating with local partners since 2019 and is currently expanding its reach, starting activities through direct implementation with NRC-hired personnel in Mexico, providing assistance to displaced people in the intervention areas in the country.
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