Safety and Access - Team Leader

Security

Overview

Lead safety and access initiatives for effective operation management.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years experience in security management, access, or liaison.
• Degree in Political Science, Security, Law, or similar subjects.
• Fluency in speaking & writing in English, Pashtu, and Dari is required.
• Good communication skills.
• Good reporting skills and sound ability in context analysis.

Contract

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WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall purpose of the role:

The Safety and Access Team Leader will ensure coordinated and compliant management of safety; as well as he/she will provide the Area Office with accurate and updated situation analysis. To achieve that, the Safety TL will perform the following:

Responsibilities:

Security and safety management:

• Supervise and manage training and briefing of staff on safety awareness and DRC SOPs (including hibernation and evacuation procedures); as well as conducting Base and ad‑hoc briefings for visitors
• Give specific training to and supervise the performance of guards and drivers
• Conduct regular assessments of the application of security and safety SOPs with the aim of implementing technical guidance, supporting senior management with management of DRC premises; as well as with the aim of recommending corrective actions and reporting any safety rules violations
• Contribute to the DRC incident management system by reporting any incidents involving staff, assets, and premises and, if the case, assisting CIMP in dealing with the incident
• Supervise operational safety by monitoring staff duty/official movements, checking and supervising the maintenance of safety equipment of premises and vehicles
• Gathering and, upon clearance by AM, disseminating to concerned staff any information which has, or may have, an impact on operations

Management safety department staff (officer, radio operator, guards, and drivers) :

• Participate in the hiring process of the guards and drivers.
• Manage access points and permission to enter the compound and office
• Prepare and disburse working plans for guards and drivers.

Access, liaison, and context analysis:

• Collect and compile information related to situational awareness of the Region
• Support Senior Management strategic and operational decisions by providing regular and ad‑hoc context and risk analysis
• Support Area Office with field assessments and liaison, with the aim of maintaining/increasing operational safety and access to established or new areas of operations
• Support Area Office in establishing/maintaining/expanding effective relations with formal, informal, and traditional authorities and key persons
• Facilitate Senior management in dealing with law enforcement/communities/traditional and informal stakeholders in case of access and/or incident management

Document filing and representation:

• Representing DRC or participating with Area Manager to access and security meetings with third parties. As well as individual meetings with specific stakeholders.
• Maintain filing system of safety files and records
• Ensure information flow with relevant departments and participate in Area Office Weekly Coordination Meetings
• Performance of safety administrative matters
• Key Deliverables:
• Ensure operation is in compliance with DRC safety procedures and policies
• Manage and supervise the compliance of DRC premises and staff to security/safety SOPs
• Disseminate security-related information to senior management
• Maintain and expand DRC relations with key stakeholders.
• Support Senior Management in setting and implementing an efficient access strategy
• Provide Area Manager and Senior Management with accurate and updated situational analysis
• Interact with humanitarian and non-humanitarian security key persons, individually or in support of the Area Manager.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the area manager or head of safety.

Key stakeholders:(internal and external):

• DRC Staff
• Formal, informal, and traditional authorities
• Communities and beneficiaries
• Humanitarian actors
• Safety and security national and international actors

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years experience in security management, access, or liaison
• Experience to work and deal with governmental, nongovernmental, and tribal stakeholders
• Staff coordination and organization

Education/qualifications:

• Degree in Political Science, Security, Law, or similar subjects.
• Good reporting skills and sound ability in context analysis
• Good communication skills
• Sound command of written and spoken English, Pashtu, and Dari
• Computer skills
• Have good organizational skills and personal ethics

Languages:

• Languages:(indicate fluency level)
• Fluency in speaking & writing in the national language & English is required

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.

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