JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Officer in the East Area Office is to support the Area Manager and HSS Coordinator in providing adequate support to program and support teams in carrying out their activities in a safe and secure manner. The HSS Officer will report to the HSS Coordinator.

Generic responsibilities:

Participate and assist in the production of all HSS related documents for Area Office and Field Offices
Implement delegated HSS tasks according to the plan of action
Contribute to weekly HSS status updates and reports
Conduct physical verifications for all HSS related equipment in Area Office and Guesthouses
Support AO and FO as required during absences and times of increased need
Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Specific responsibilities:

Monitor and assess the security situation and contextual developments in the Eastern Oblasts
Coordinate staff in responding to emergencies and air alarms
Determine HSS needs in collaboration with program teams
Support the HSS Coordinator in the preparation of periodic Area Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and Rapid Security Risk Assessments (RSRA)
Contribute to updating the Area HSS briefing package, weekly HSS updates and reports
Assist in the communication and rollout of systems, practices, SOPs and protocols for staff to follow and create the safest working environment
Support the HSS Coordinator in coordinating and/or delivering training for staff on HSS topics
Manage and monitor movements of staff and visitors in the East Area via the online TAR
Provides HSS briefings to staff before field missions
Raise Procurement Requests for HSS equipment and trainings
Responsible for securing and filing HSS documents
Responsible for controlling the proper use and storage of HSS equipment
Be prepared to participate or represent NRC in internal and external meetings
Any other relevant tasks as delegated by the HSS Coordinator or Area Manager

Generic professional competencies:

2-3 years of experience working in the field of occupational health, safety and security. Security experience in a humanitarian/recovery context is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian
Working knowledge of English language both speaking and writing
Diplomacy/negotiation skills
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Familiarity and knowledge of the developing context in the Eastern Oblasts
Knowledge about security related actors and information sources in Eastern Oblasts
Ability to communicate and liaise with varying interlocutors, incl. law enforcement agencies, military organizations, UN agencies and coordination mechanisms, other I/NGOs, and local administrations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with solid knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and GIS mapping
Previous experience from working with documents that require verification and control
Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload in a rapidly changing work environment

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

To be dedicated in what we do;
To be innovative with our solutions;
To act as one unified and inclusive team;
To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements