Liasion Specialist

Advise on safety matters and develop safety plans.

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Overview

Advise on safety matters and develop safety plans.

You have:

  • At least 5 years with an international organization; 2 years in field safety roles.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and crisis response skills.
  • Flexible, calm under pressure, and field travel-ready.
  • Fluent in English, Juba Arabic, and one South Sudanese language.
  • Desirable: medical experience and MS Office proficiency.

Contract

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Liaison Specialist. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.

Purpose of the Job

  • Advise on safety matters and provide timely reports.
  • Develop local safety plans and conduct safety risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and emergency plans.
  • Supervise guards and oversee safety equipment and procedures.
  • Liaise with security stakeholders and negotiate access when needed.
  • Plan and deliver safety awareness training.
  • Submit regular situational reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • At least 5 years with an international organization; 2 years in field safety roles.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and crisis response skills.
  • Flexible, calm under pressure, and field travel-ready.
  • Fluent in English, Juba Arabic, and one South Sudanese language.
  • Desirable: medical experience and MS Office proficiency.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you successfully managed a safety incident in the field? This question assesses your practical experience in handling safety issues. Provide a specific example, detailing the actions you took and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with safety standards in a challenging environment? This gauges your knowledge of safety regulations and your adherence to them. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to negotiate access with stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to deliver safety training. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage stress and remain calm under pressure? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with writing situational reports? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a successful risk assessment you have conducted? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What languages do you speak and how do they contribute to your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 11 months ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: drc.ngo