The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization based in Oslo, Norway that works in more than 40 countries offering humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable population. 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 assistance, education, accommodation and infrastructure interventions, water and sanitation, and livelihoods.
NRC is an organization with a high international reputation for 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 currently expanding its scope, initiating activities through direct implementation in the States of Veracruz, Coahuila and Mexico City, with more than 20 collaborators hired by NRC in Mexico, assisting displaced people in the intervention areas in the country.
one. Objective
The objective of the position of Security Assistant is to maintain communications and follow-up of personnel missions in order to monitor movements in areas of operations in Mexico; as well as monitoring mission needs, transmitting information related to early security alerts, and supporting rapid response to incidents. The position also supports the HSS Coordinator in applying the minimum security requirements for assigned areas.
2. Main responsibilities
- Track agendas and security conditions on the ground
- Maintenance of time matrices and movements of routes of missions
- Maintenance of communications groups and other means of communication via data
- Support the development of maps or location mapping of officials, facilities, benchmarks (hospitals, police, fire) etc.
- Follow up and share relevant security news, monitoring alerts from national and international bodies
- Share security alerts and recommendations in specific cases
- Diligent monitoring report sheets
- Assistance in developing and updating the security incident database
- Support in the application of minimum security requirements for infrastructure and equipment
- Accompany visits by program staff if necessary
3. Professional Competences
- Seniors or newly graduated Professional Communications, Security and Risk Management, Political Science / Social Sciences, International Relations and / or Related Disciplines.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a similar responsibility
- Work experience in similar positions in the context of humanitarian aid.
- Verifiable experience related to the responsibilities of the position
- Knowledge of basic communication protocols for monitoring staff movements in real time
- Ability to learn about security standards and protocols.
- Intermediate written and verbal level in the English language
4. Behavioral Competences
The NRC competency framework establishes 10 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:
- Work with people
- Communicate with impact and respect
- Manage insecure environments
- Manage changes
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What we offer:
- Stimulating and meaningful work in a highly recognized humanitarian organization.
- National contract, initially as of June 30, 2024, with the possibility of an extension, with salary and a competitive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment in a dynamic office.
- Workplace: Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz State – Mexico
- Travel: 20% to the intervention areas.
We motivate them 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 take the initiative.
NRC is an employer that offers equal opportunities and has diversity, equity and staff inclusion in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, physical ability, among others.
NRC may review applications before the vacancy announcement closes, so interested candidates are encouraged to show interest as soon as possible.
How to apply
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