Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Roving Safety Coordinator
DRC
has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since
1997.
Using
a human rights framework, the DRC East Africa and Great Lakes (EAGL) operation
focuses on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees,
internally displaced, migrants, and host communities in Burundi, Ethiopia,
Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan,
Tanzania and Uganda.
Project
Background
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is implementing a large scale-up project to respond
to the drought in the Horn of Africa and contribute to famine prevention
efforts.
At
the current time the project will specifically be implemented in Kenya, Somalia
and Ethiopia, with some displacement research extending into Djibouti.
Overall
purpose of the role
The
Roving Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Country Directors
and Head of Safety in each of the three countries implementing the project.
This
support may include ongoing context assessment, training of newly hired staff,
and ensuring the proper application of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System
(SRMS).
This
role will collaborate closely with all three Senior Management Teams for
prioritization. In addition, this role will support onboarding of two new Head
of Safety positions in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Key
responsibilities
In
accordance with DRC Safety policy, the Roving Safety Coordinator will:
· Undertake
and support others to undertake Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the
implementation of mitigation measures for static field sites and roving teams.
· Support
Country Safety team for managing the Safety Level System (SLS) for field sites,
and ensure they strive to improve compliance with Minimum Operating Safety
Standards (MOSS).
· Lead
the development and production of contextualized risk management measures,
protocols and procedures in close collaboration with field teams and
management.
· Manage
safety related information and provide regular analysis and reporting through
situation reports and advisories.
· Facilitate/deliver
safety-related training to DRC international and national staff.
· Mentor
and provide technical supervision to country safety teams.
· Any
other duties as directed by the Regional Safety Coordinator.
About
you
· University
or higher degree in relevant discipline.
· At
least 3 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or international agencies on
similar duties.
· Minimum
3 years as Safety and Security Manager/Adviser for an NGO in a high
risk/conflict zone (or equivalent role).
· Proven experience in context/security analysis and advising humanitarian personnel.
· Experience
of updating SOPs, contingency plans and other risk assessment and management
documents.
· Proven
experience in crisis management.
· Experience
of conducting safety training for international and national staff, and
experience of capacity building of national staff.
· Fluent
English, and strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
· Proven
ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
· Be able
to encourage, motivate and guide team members to approach safety and security
issues with confidence especially during crises.
· Be
flexible to travel at short notice to challenging areas.
· Proven
ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
· Stable
and robust character, team-player with a good sense of humour
In
this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
· Striving
for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient
process.
· Collaborating:
You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
· Taking
the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
· Communicating:
You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
· Demonstrating
integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Desirable:
· Other
security management related qualification.
· First
aid qualification.
Conditions
Contract: This
position is subject to confirmation of funding and it’s for 6 months with
possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other
conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment; Employment
band E- NM
Availability: Anticipated
start date is 15 March and the successful candidate must be able to deploy
with 15 days’ notice
Duty
station: Nairobi with frequent travel within Kenya and to Somalia
and Ethiopia
Reporting
Line: Executive Director
Key
stakeholders: SMT, Area Managers, Technical Coordinators,
Support Staff, Safety Officers, Safety Advisers
Providing
equal opportunities
We
are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on
mutual respect for all employees.
All
applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age,
ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital status, or any other factor.
At
DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are
and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all
interested candidates to apply.
Promoting
high standards:
DRC’s
capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and
other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and
promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation
DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual
exploitation, abuse and harassment.
DRC
conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the
recruitment process
Application
and CV
Only
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC
only accepts applications sent via our online-application on THIS LINK.
Please
submit your application and CV in English no later than 28th February, 2023
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