Country Safety Specialist

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The overall purpose of the role

The Country Safety Specialist (CSS) will be responsible for supporting the Head of Safety and Humanitarian Access (HoS) in the development and implementation of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in Somalia and Somaliland, in close cooperation with the Country Director, AM and area Safety assistants for DRC in Somalia and Somaliland.

Responsibilities

Safety Risk Management

• Facilitate compliance audits as part of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) system, including Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and Safely Level System (SLS) audits in Somalia/Somaliland.
• Assist in the drafting and implementation of safety management policies, protocols, and procedures, including MOSS and follow-up Safety Improvement Plans.
• Facilitate Program access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, weekly sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed.
• Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data, and records, including training registers and incident inquiries and reporting.

Training, supervision and support

• Training of local staff and mentoring of Local Safety Officers (LSOs) and Safety Focal Points (SFPs), including Personal Awareness and Safety Training, staff inductions, and training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support and assist in coordinating the country-level Incident Management Team (IMT) and Area IMTs.
• Represent the Somalia Programs within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues.
• In coordination with the Area Managers, Mentor and provide technical supervision to the area safety team in executing their day-to-day safety operations and activities in Somalia and Somaliland.
• Act as Country Safety Coordinator in the absence of the CSC.

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role

About you

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the field of safety with NGOs/INGOs in the Somali context
• Degree in political science, peace & conflict studies, history or disaster management.
• East Africa deployment experience.
• Previous management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an NGO setting
• Ability to conduct and produce high-quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
• Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
• Experience working in multicultural work settings
• NGO safety management experience is desirable
• Computer software skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
• Willingness to travel widely throughout the Somali region
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including negotiations and mediation
• Experience with delivering safety-related training
• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments (DRC SLS 5 and above) with Ability to travel freely throughout Somalia/Somaliland

Conditions

Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered by DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; Employment band Non-Management G

Availability: 1st October 2023 or Immediately

Duty station: This position is based in Mogadishu - Somalia

Reporting Line: Head of Safety and Humanitarian Access

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, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct about DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application and CV

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered

Candidates who previously applied need not to apply

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be conducted before the close date.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 15th September 2023