Safety Coordinator (Re-advertised)

Contract

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

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 opportunity 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 of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

About the job

The Safety Coordinator oversees the implementation of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) in Syria.

This encompasses monitoring the safety situation at DRC’s operational hubs across the country, implementing effective safety risk management solutions and analyzing safety-related developments. In addition, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for rolling out contextualized Safety trainings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Safety Risk Management:

• Oversee the implementation of the Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) and corresponding tools, procedures and mitigation measures.
• Ensure Safety-related procedures are presented in a comprehensible manner to DRC Syria staff to enforce a Safety culture that is accepted and appreciated by employees.
• Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Drive the design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the safe implementation of program activities.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data, and records for the areas of concern.
• Be responsible for the implementation of context-specific Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and regularly assess the physical safety of DRC facilities and accommodations.
• Apprise the Safety Level System (SLS) in coordination with Safety Assistants.
• Consolidate the Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP).
• Monitor the evolving situation in the area of DRC programming in coordination with other actors and Safety Assistants.
• Management and tracking of DRC staff movements (domestically and internationally) in coordination with Safety Assistants.
• Provide safety risk analysis during the project development process.
• Provide safety briefings and orientations to all new and visiting DRC staff.
• Advise on the procurement of Safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.

Coordination, Supervision, Training and Incident Response:

• Coordinate Safety operations in DRC’s areas of operation and synchronize the work of all country-based Safety professionals.
• Participate in DRC-internal coordination meetings to cover the Safety component, including but not limited to SMT meetings, grant review sessions, etc.
• Represent DRC at external Safety coordination meetings with INGOs, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors.
• Mentor and provide technical supervision to all dedicated DRC Syria Safety employees as well as part-time Safety Focal Points.
• Provide demand- and policy-driven Safety trainings and participate in regional training initiatives in coordination with the Regional Safety Coordinator.
• Be an essential part of DRC Syria’s critical incident management, provide timely and accurate incident reports/analysis, and support organizational lessons learned.
• Direct immediate responses to incidents and support staff in the process.
• Develop the capacity of Incident Management Teams.
• Maintain a DRC Syria communication tree, including but not limited to WhatsApp Safety alert messages.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Relevant university degree (e.g. international development or safety management).
• Minimum three years of relevant INGO Safety experience.
• Advanced experience with delivering safety-related training, e.g. firefighting, first aid, safe driving.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Tested ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems.
• Robust experience with critical incident management.
• Excellent computer skills and solid knowledge of MS Office.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Previous experience working in multicultural work settings.
• Sound experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Stable, moral, and robust character who functions well under stress.
• Good team player.
• High personal and professional integrity with a dedicated commitment to DRC’s Code of Conduct.

Education:

• Master degree or equivalent, alternatively: bachelor degree with vast work experience.
• Participation in Safety trainings and corresponding certificates will be viewed favorably.

Languages:

• Arabic (native speaker)

• English (fluent)

  In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.

We offer

Contract length: 1 Year (Extension based on funding and performance)

Level: G Non - Management

Location: Damascus- Syria

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:

Safety Coordinator (Re-advertised) - Application Form (hr-manager.net)

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close on 27-July-2023

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org