South Sudan (Republic of): Security Adviser - South Sudan

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 3500 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

NRC has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and South Sudan since 2006 providing assistance to IDPs, returnees, refugees and host communities in areas of significant return. NRC currently operates an integrated programme focused on the five core competencies: Education, Shelter, Food Security, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).

The security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan has deteriorated sharply since mid-December 2013 when violence erupted in the capital Juba and quickly spread to over 20 locations across the five out of ten states in the Country. Large-scale displacement and increased humanitarian needs have been reported and it is expected that the humanitarian needs will escalate further. NRC is currently operational in Central Equatoria, Northern Bahr el Gazhal and Warrap state, and the organization was planning to start up activities in Jonglei. With the current crisis and new displacement, NRC will reorganise itself to respond to this situation and will open up operations in other locations across the country.

NRCs Roving Security Advisor has developed security plans and other procedure for the existing NRC offices but within weeks the security environment in South Sudan including Juba has drastically changed and therefore needs a careful review to ensure staff safety while implementing the programmes in the Country.

The Security Adviser shall act as focal point by undertaking a security technical quality assurance and support function, ensure predictable access to beneficiaries through close cooperation and coordination with programme, achieved while holding an advisory role to the CD.

The Security Adviser reports to the Country Director

Reference no.: 2041044896 Deadline for application: 06.02.2014

Contact info:
Carina Vedvik Hansen Program Adviser, Horn of Africa +4795752271
Robert Inzikoa Regional HR Adviser, Horn of Africa +254 728 110 480

Job description

As part of the Country Management Team, and by cooperation and supervision of the CD, contribute to the fulfillment of the aims and objectives for NRC presence in South Sudan and establish a sound culture of security and attitude to risk.
Quality assure that a minimum level of individual and organisational duty of care is sought by establishment of an adequate crisis management prepared organisation.
Through monitoring, experience and knowledge of the conflict implications to South Sudan, and NRC’s regional response, contribute with, and share information with CD that will introduce added value to the accountability and effectiveness of NRC’s regional and country response.
Contribute to the design, implementation and compliance to NRC Security Management System in South Sudan, and support the CD in assessment/analysis of political-social-economical-security information.
Conduct and contribute in performing Security Risk Assessments (SRA) as outlined in the NRC security management policy, or as situation requires, whereby creative thinking and sound judgement results in a effective reduction of risk to NRC while enabling access to beneficiaries. Ensure NRC operations in country are NRC MOSS compliant, adapt and introduce contextual relevant SOP’s and contingency plans.
Report non-compliance to NRC MOSS and any deviation from accountable risk management good practice that challenge the set global and country risk tolerance to CD and Security section Head Office.
Advice the CD, and act on the CD’s behalf in implementation of effective mitigating safety and security measures.
Upon request or when observation of critical shortcomings to organisational red lines, risk tolerance, or risk management good practice, undertake MOSS audit, and recommend investigational first steps to disclose breaches of NRC policies to CD and Director of Security.
Contribute to establishment and uphold of Country operations red lines and risk tolerance.
Specific responsibilities are:
Follow up on developed security plans, provide necessary training to ensure implementation of the plans and other SOPs.
Continuously asses the security status of NRCs operational areas and recommend enhanced security measures for implementation where necessary.
Contribute to the strategic planning of NRCs South Sudan Country Program based on the security environment in the country.
Assess new areas of potential operation upon programmatic considerations, make recommendations for operational requirements needed for functional programming in line with the organizations policies.
Provide security briefing to new staff.
Provide updated strategic analysis of political and/or military context, developments and possible impact on NRCs operations and environment in existing and emerging program locations.

Personal qualities
Knowledge of the context in South Sudan is an asset.
Experience with start-up of new operational areas in a complex security environment is an asset
The following behavioral competencies are essential for this position:
Handling insecure environments
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analyzing
Communicating with impact and respect
Coping with change

Job location/South Sudan

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience within the humanitarian field or the police/military
Experience from working with security risk management in complex and volatile contexts
Professional knowledge and proven experience in security risk, and critical incident management
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Monitor the environment and identify changes that may affect operational and staff security
Identify strategic and creative operational effective approaches to risk reduction
Analyse incidents and identifies vulnerability factors and appropriate follow-up actions
Promote the importance of personal conduct and behaviour in maintaining security
Recognizes the need for sensitivity and confidentiality in regards to certain incidents.
Recognizes the importance of inclusiveness in performance of ones work

We offer

Commencement: Mid February, 2014
Contract period: 24 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
Duty station: South Sudan
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

Miscellaneous info
Full time
Number of positions: 1

Apply through: www.nrc.no, then vacancies