Deadline: 20 October, 2021
Location: , Somalia
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Country Safety Coordinator.
DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Responsibilities
- Develop and supervise the implementation of area safety management policies, protocols and procedures
- Perform safety risk assessments (SRAs) and supervise the implementation of mitigation measures
- Oversee the information management, analysis and reporting process for DRC offices within Somalia
- Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern within SharePoint
- Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to national and international staff
- Mentor and provide technical supervision to safety staff per DRC location
- Develop the capacity of and coordinate the incident management team (IMT)
- Provide quality assurance and capacity building of armed and unarmed guards
- Act as the focal point for contractual and procurement issues related to safety risk management, including the provision of armed security
- Manage all safety related equipment, including communications and B6 armor vehicle(s)
- Manage the development and implementation of the SRM process
- Perform area-specific SRAs and conduct safety level assessments
- Advise programme and area managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks
- In cooperation with safety team leaders and security focal points, develop and supervise the implementation of area-specific safety plans, including local safety rules (LSR), standard operating procedures (SOPs), contingency plans (CPs), hibernation, relocation and evacuation plans (HRE), and minimum operating safety standards (MOSS)
- In cooperation with safety team leaders and security focal points, develop, update and supervise the implementation of safety improvement plans (SIP) for all programmes in Somalia as needed
- Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
- Monitor and maintain the country information for the EAGL safety database
- Monitor negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space
- Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region
- Maintain and update the incident tracking database for south-central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, and provide trend/pattern analysis
- Provide advice on programme development and implementation, including programme assessments
- Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
- Oversee the implementation of field travel SOPs and planning
- Attend NSP, UNDSS and other relevant external forums
- Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
- Provide operational safety briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff
- Brief new international and non-local staff on specific cultural norms and behaviours
- Organise and coordinate the delivery of personal awareness safety training (PAST) on a quarterly basis
Requirements
- First degree or master’s degree in a relevant area
- Two years, minimum, of INGO safety management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualised protocols and systems
- Detailed knowledge of radio and other telecommunication systems
- Experience with critical incident management
- Experience with delivering security-related training
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Stable and robust character, team player with a good sense of humor
- Excellent communication skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: Danish Refugee Council
