Country Safety Specialist

Security

Overview

Implement safety risk management system in Uganda.

You have:

• Minimum three years spent with a humanitarian/development actor, either in a safety/security role or with a strong interest in safety/security.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Fluency in regional languages, such as Swahili and French, would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Stable and robust character with good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.

Contract

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Job title: Country Safety Specialist

Reporting to: Country Director

Location: Kampala with Frequent Travel

Overall purpose of the role:

The country safety officer is responsible for the implementation of the DRC safety risk management system (SRMS) throughout DRC’s areas of operation in Uganda. This is done in close cooperation with the DRC Uganda country director, DRC Uganda area managers and safety focal points, and the regional safety coordinator.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess safety risks for the DRC Uganda country program to facilitate program delivery. Assessments will be undertaken as described in the DRC organizational handbook.

  • Ensure that MOSS and SLS audits (minimum operating safety standards & safely level system) are regularly completed, with the input of the area managers and other senior staff.
  • Assist in developing and updating the local safety rules (LSRs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and critical incident management plans (CIMPs).
  • Train local staff and safety focal points (SFPs), including in basic safety training (B-Safe).
  • Train riders and drivers at all DRC sites, every semester on riding rules and regulations, use of riding gears.
  • Ensure that safety improvement plans (SIPs) are present for all DRC Uganda sites, and kept current.
  • Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, regular sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed.
  • Maintain relevant safety documentation, such as SOPs, LSRs and CIMPs, plus data and records, including training. The online safety level system will be kept accurate for all program sites.
  • Ensure that the pre-arrival safety briefings and LSRs are kept current and shared with all visitors and new staff.
  • Processing all travel clearance requests (TCRs) for DRC Uganda.

  Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum three years spent with a humanitarian/development actor, either in a safety/security role or with a strong interest in safety/security.

  • Strong analytical and writing skills.
  • Experience with delivering safety-related trainings to NGO staff.
  • Stable and robust character with good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a commitment to humanitarian principles.

  E****ducation:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related Field.

Languages

• Fluent in English
• Fluency in regional languages, such as Swahili and French, would be an asset.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 31st December, 2022.

Equal Opportunity

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

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