Purpose of the role

The purpose of a HSS and Access Coordinator is to implement delegated areas of responsibility.

The following is a brief description of the role.

What you will do

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team training
• Management of HSS staff
• Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost-efficiency focus in all processes

Specifically, you will;

HSS Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance in NRC Iraq with Global, Regional and in Country HSS SOPs
• Regularly conduct security risk assessments (including SRAs) to identify potential challenges in the Area Office.
• Responsible for managing the communication tree for staff check-ins and disseminating HSS alerts and information.
• Manage and report accordingly NRC related incidents at area office level.
• Record updates and alterations to the context, ensuring regular reporting to the Area Office and HSS management.
• Incident database maintenance at Area Office Level.
• Proactively engage with programme and support teams to understand HSS needs and act upon information
• Implement HSS-related training and ensure compliance through regular planning for First Aid, HEIST, and other relevant HSS training for staff.
• Networking with external stakeholders, such as UN agencies and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), to establish an HSS-related communication channel.
• Ensure that all NRC premises are monitored and access to premises is controlled.
• Supervise the functionality of HSS-related equipment, including first aid kits, fire and safety equipment, communication devices, and other relevant items.
• In liaison with HSS Manager and the HoS (Budget Holder) raise PRs in line with planned procurements (in line with Master Budget spending plan) for relevant HSS requirements.

Access Responsibilities

• Ensure timely application and follow-up for federal Iraq visas for international staff and NRC visitors to Federal Iraq; maintain a tracking and follow-up system for renewals.
• Liaise regularly with DNGO in Baghdad and other relevant authorities, maintaining good relations
• NRC focal point for all communication with DNGO and Government of Iraq authorities.
• Provide briefings, following special assessments, to access groups
• Support area security/access focal point for access related issues in the areas of operation
• Liaison with local government authorities for access issues as and when request comes from AO
• Responsible for obtaining access letter from concern authorities for shifting goods and personnel movement between Erbil to AOs and vice versa.
• Support/guide area security/access focal point for mapping out different actors in the areas of operations
• Support HSS Manager in mapping hard to reach areas and country access strategy
• Participate country level access coordination meetings

Professional competencies

• Experience from working as a HSS Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the context in in Iraq
• Previous experience in a liaison or access position
• Fluency in Arabic, Kurdish an advantage
• Proven experience of planning and organisation
• Proven ability to communicate and coordinate effectively
• Proactive

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change

What We Offer

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; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

Contract Duration: Until 31st December, renewable pending funds and performance
Duty Station: Baghdad – Iraq with 40%.
Health Insurance is provided
Salary: G7, According to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

For more information please read the job description

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements