Role and Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) Coordinator is to contribute to HSS-related
activities and provide general guidance on HSS matters at Country office and Area Office level. The HSS
Coordinator will provide daily advice on health, safety, and security issues pertaining to the country
level. The position holder leads, oversees, and monitors the implementation of NRC’s security policies
and procedures at country level and aims to reduce the risks through effective mitigation strategies.
He/She also provides staff with sufficient amount of information through briefings and training
sessions on relevant topics. In the absence of the HSS Manager He/she will act as Country HSS
Manager.

Generic Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards.
2. Ensure that NRC’s safety and security policies are implemented.
3. Provides, under HSS Manager’s direction, guidance on HSS training, competency and
behaviour to staff at all levels across the NRC Mission in Ukraine and HSS staff.
4. Train staff in health, safety, and security and provide regular briefings and updates.
5. Conducts HSS training implementation tasks as directed by the Head of Global HSS training
6. Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs and
mitigation measures.
7. Monitor, track, and analyze incidents and contextual trends
8. Report all breaches of health, safety, and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff,
beneficiaries, activities, or assets.
9. Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, local authorities and other external actors to share and gain
security information.
10. Prepare security updates, take action as required and generate reports as required.
11. Promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards and principles within
NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.
12. Ensure that NRC’s related activities are implemented within NRC’s Protection mainstreaming
guidelines and report any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper
action.
13. Deputize or act in lieu of the Country HSS Manager whenever in need.

Specific Responsibilities:
– Draft and regularly update reports on security incidents, access developments, and other
contextual concerns, including on an ad-hoc basis.
– Support the Ukraine Country Office and Area Offices in establishing and maintaining key
contacts with authorities in their areas of operation.
– Develops and delivers HSS training while providing guidance on HSS training, competency, and
behaviour to staff at all levels across the NRC Mission in Ukraine under the direction of the HSS
Manager.Issue guidance on safety and security and movement protocols while tracking
movements as required.
– Update security protocols for staff movement and operations inside Ukraine (including
Hibernation Evacuation and Relocation plans, MEDEVAC plans, Country Security plan, Proof of
Life procedures, Fire Safety Plans, Critical Incident Management protocol, Duty of care for staff,
etc.)
– Monitor the security situation on the ground, share regular context updates, and provide
extensive support in critical incidents
– Maintain active contact with Safety/Liaison counterparts from other humanitarian actors and
Ukrainian authorities, and support in risk assessments.
– Facilitate information management and dissemination amongst the country office and area
offices through weekly context updates as well as ad-hoc security notices
– Support area management teams in crisis management, incident management and post
incident management
– Produce short and long-term assessments and projections related to contextual developments,
dynamics, and mapping.
– Support the identification of capacity building needs and train the staff on existing security
packages and protocols as needed in close cooperation with the HR department
– Act as surge capacity where required by country office
– Control, manage and monitor all assigned staff in Country Office with HSS functions, including
service providers
– Carry out any other Health, Safety, Security and liaison-related tasks requested by the line
manager.

Competencies
Professional competencies
– A minimum of 3 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Security within a humanitarian/recovery context or an international organization.
– Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
– Experience in law enforcement, the military, or a similar field is desirable.
– Fluency in English proficiency is required
– Experience in staff management, mentoring, couching, safety and security related training
– Advanced computer skills Office 365 and Microsoft programs, including Excel
– Knowledge about Geographic Information System (GIS) or other mapping software
– Sound knowledge of operational risk management
– Knowledge of corporate risk management an asset
– Knowledge of statistical and financial tools is a strong advantage
Behavioural competencies
– Handling insecure environments
– Empowering and building trust
– Influencing
– Planning and delivering results
– Coping with change
– Analysing

This position is for Ukrainian nationals only. 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.

Please note we will contact only shortlisted candidates

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements