Deadline: 28 October, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking to fill the role of Country Safety Coordinator.

DRC carries out its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs).

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal compliance with DRC’s global security policy, risk management system and code of conduct
• Manage the safety level system for field sites, and ensure that the safety improvement plans are in place and actioned to achieve 90 percent compliance with minimum operating safety standards
• Review safety risk assessments and safety improvement plans for all field sites on at least a quarterly basis
• Work with programme staff and the grants manager to ensure that safety is adequately budgeted for in grants, and support proposal development and donor reporting requirements where applicable
• Act as the focal point for the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities, and other resources
• Manage the country office safety budget and advise all area offices on safety related budgets in the field
• Identify actual, perceived and foreseeable risks and define risk thresholds in order to maintain programme continuity while enhancing operational resilience through robust security and risk management
• Lead the development and production of contextualised risk management measures policy, protocols and procedures in close collaboration with field teams and management
• Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of timely, quality and informed advice
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records (safety incident tracking, maps, etc.)
• Produce weekly and quarterly security analysis/reports (including ad hoc safety advisories, daily updates, weekly summaries and monthly trend analysis)
• Create and deliver high quality security training
• Mentor and provide technical supervision to safety focal points and other staff with safety management responsibilities, including the national security manager and guards

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Three years, minimum, of experience working with NGOs and/or international agencies on similar duties
• Three years, minimum, of experience in the role of security coordinator (or similar) for an NGO or equivalent in an evolving context
• Proven experience in context/security analysis and advising humanitarian personnel
• Experience in developing and updating SOPs, contingency plans, and other risk assessment and management documents and tools
• Proven in-country experience liaising with UN missions or agencies
• Proven experience in incident/crisis management
• Experience in conducting safety training for international and national staff, and experience of capacity building
• Fluent English, and strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Computer literate and able to use common software packages
• Be able to diffuse tension and remain calm at all times
• 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 difficult and risky areas
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: Danish Refugee Council