Safety Guard

Contract

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Guard

Diyala

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 of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role:

Provide entry point management of community safe space, monitor the overall safety situation and implement safety regulations and safety plans as designated by the safety team and protection team leader. Geographic scope: Diyala- Jalawla (Iraq) This role has a base focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines at base level. The role contributes to the development of action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Main responsibilities • Ensure security of DRC staff, property and DRC community safe space • Secure DRC facilities including all the DRC vehicles parked in the area of the community safe space • Patrol facilities regularly when it is not occupied, especially at night • Control access to DRC facilities • Assist in loading/unloading vehicles • Assist in keeping the facility and street outside clean. • Enforce DRC’s no weapons policy • Welcome visitor; ensuring the visitor’s book is signed and direct visitors to the office • Switch on/off generator and water pumps as required • Report any security incident to the safety team • Follow DRC security guidelines • Monitoring the cameras (CCTV) • Carry out other assignments as requested by the line manager

Roles reporting to this position. Reports to Protection Team Leader

Required education. • High-school degree • Safety or security training

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment

WE OFFER - Contract Length: 31 Dec 2023 - Salary Band: K - Start Date: 15 Sep 2023 - Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18. - Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours. - Psychosocial support for staff and family members. - Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Closing date for applications: 20 Aug 2023

Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 drc.ngo