The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmers include protection, livelihood, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. DRC Yemen has been providing relief and development services in Yemen since 2008. DRC has mainly focused on refugees and migrants displaced by conflict and natural disasters.

DRC, through its specialized business unit, Danish Demining Group (DDG) aims to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordinances and small arms and light weapons”. These goals can be effectively advanced through cooperation and joint action with other organization as well as with integration of operations and programs with its sister organization, DRC.

About the job:

Overall purpose of the role:

The SM’s responsibility is to monitor the overall safety/security situation and track staff movement across the country and ensure the safety regulations are applied at all levels, and provide sound and timely advice to DRC/DDG staff and management in order to support the secure and efficient delivery of program activities in Yemen. In addition, the Saftey Manager - South works with the Country Safety Manager in ensuring that requirements relating to DRC’s national registration are fully met, and that international staff and visitors receive appropriate visas and other documents. The Saftey Manager - South will also have a close relationship with DDG OM.

Geographic scope: Country (Yemen)

This role has an area focus for Aden and respective field and satellite offices and ensures compliance with DRC/DDG procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the roll out of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role ensure local safety assessments are carried out ahead of program activities and in light of security threats.

Responsibilities:

Safety Risk Management
Developing or redesigning SOPs based on lessons learned from SIRs or contextual changes.
Keep up to date CIMPs & share with CSM to be validated and approved in SMTs and rolled out for respective teams.
Develop area and safety management policies, protocols and procedures for DRC and DDG teams
Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures
Analyze, manage and report relevant information within geographical area of responsibility
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern
Technically advise on the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.
Monthly update for MOSS/SLS as per the policy and conducting field visits to monitor compliance with MOSS
Training, Supervision and Support
Support and deliver safety-related training
Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety staff
Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, south Crisis Management Teams (CMTs
Facilitate surge support to IMTs as required.
Supervise contracted security guards
De-Confliction
Preparing de-confliction and submission to DLT then EHOC for country staff movement in timely manner
Maintain up to date no strike list de-confliction clearance, land movement de-confliction , site de-confliction , distribution points de-confliction and movement of any items de-confliction
Provide training and guidance to all safety focal points at duty stations on how to prepare a proper form for the required de-confliction request
Facilitate Programme access and continuity
Regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the area
Tailored analysis and assessments, including RAs, on specific areas, themes, issues or scenarios
Maintain a register of negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space
Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region
Maintain and update the incident tracker for Yemen, and provide trend/pattern analysis
Ensure grant agreements are signed by respective authorities
Provide advice on programme development and implementation, including programme assessments
Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change, and key decision points
Key Responsibilities Liaison
Act as the main focal point in obtaining visas (visit or business), residence visas, work permit, and other documentation required by DRC/DDG staff and visitors.
Monitor the visas record and follow up with the team to request or renew visas.
Support the AM to ensure that MOPIC sub-agreements are processed in a timely manner and that all documentation and processes requirements relating to DRC’s registration are effectively met.
Establish a network of contacts with relevant government offices, including MOPIC, YEMAC, EXU, NSA, Immigration and other units, and represent DRC/DDG at safety meetings, including active participation.
Coordinating with governorates level authorities for high level meetings for the field visits.
Managing the road travel permits for staff travelling inside the country and act as the main focal point during emergency.
Build strong required relations with government entities to ensure safe and smooth implementing interventions.
Receive directives circulated by the authorities and share them with SMT for discussion and response.
Assisting in drafting projects reports, annual reports and submission to the authorities in timely manner.
Bring to SMT attention any requests from local authorities for a discussion and feedback.
Carry out other activities as requested by the AM or CSM.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

5 years of experience in security, preferably as safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO.
Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
Experience working in multicultural work settings
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
Ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
Experience with critical incident management
Experience with delivering safety-related training
Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required qualifications:

Education :

A university degree in a discipline in political science, peace & conflict studies, history, or disaster management) or a military education
Diploma or equal of public relations.

Languages:

Professional proficiency in English
Professional proficiency Arabic

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 2022, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work As soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Aden with regular travel to field locations.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (F2 Manager) and will be reporting to Area Manager.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or the link below. 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.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 11 June 2022. The interviews are expected to take place**, in two weeks after advertisement closing date.**

Need further information?

For more details on this position, please contact [email protected].

Please note that applications sent directly to [[email protected]] will not be considered.

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

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Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: drc.ngo