South Sudan: Security Adviser - South Sudan

The Norwegian Refugee Council in South Sudan is looking for a Security Adviser to provide oversight of NRC's security operations in South Sudan. The position reports into the Country Director and is a key, senior role within the Country Programme.

Duties and responsibilities

· Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) for country as well as individual operational areas and revise these periodically according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS)

· Ensure NRC South Sudan programme is compliant with global minimum operating standards for safety and security and duty of care as outlined in Balance Score Cards.

· Ensure all staff have adequate training on safety and security, and first aid

· Carry out daily and weekly situational analysis and provide strategic advice to Country Director and CMG accordingly

· Oversee and provide necessary support on developing safety and security plans for Rapid Response Missions

· Take part in Go/No Go meetings providing inputs to new proposals/concept notes/budgets

· Be an active member of NGO security coordination mechanisms in national level and ensure field offices do the same.

· Ensure internal information gathering, storing and sharing systems are in place

· Maintain a database of contacts at national level and field level that could be useful during negotiations and crises situations.

· Ensure all field offices are compliance with MOSS by carrying out periodic audits

· Ensure all offices are fully equipped to monitor movements, respond to emergencies i.e.- medical, hibernation, relocation/evacuation etc.

Qualifications

· Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context

· Degree in Industrial Safety / Civil defense / Security or other relevant education

· Fluency in English, both written and verbal

· Previous experience working in a similar context and role

· Ability to live and work in a challenging, volatile and complex environment

· Excellent context and security analysis skills

· Highly develop communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise staff and senior managers on security related matters

Personal qualities

· Initiating action and change

· Empowering and building trust

· Influencing

· Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

· Knowledge of the local language & context in South Sudan would be an added advantage

We Offer

· Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

· Travel: 30% travel within South Sudan

· Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extension

· Job Grade: 9

· Status: Unaccompanied duty station

· Salary/Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package

· An approved health clearance will be required before commencement of the contract.

· NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and employees to check they have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

To apply, please visit www.nrc.no/vacancies *Females are highly encouraged to apply*