Safety Manager
Manage the DRC Safety Risk Management system and lead safety staff in Sudan
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Overview
Manage the DRC Safety Risk Management system and lead safety staff in Sudan
You have:
- Minimum 5 years of working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO
- At least 3 years' experience with people management
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Experience working in multicultural work settings
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
- Experience with delivering safety-related training
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Overall purpose of the role:
• Manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system for both DRC and DDG programmes within geographical area of responsibility • Overall responsibility for the day to day management of safety and liaison within geographical area of responsibility • Direct manager for safety and liaison staff
Geographic scope: Country (Sudan):
People management • Lead and manage the safety and liaison team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development) • Staff capacity building
Safety Risk Management • Oversee the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process • Develop area and country safety management policies, protocols and procedures • 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 • Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, relevant Crisis Management Teams (CMTs) • Technically advise on the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.
Liaison
• Oversee engagement with the Humanitarian Aid Commission of Sudan (HAC)
• Maintain strong understanding of processes and policies related to HAC
• Ensure effective completion of processes related to Visas, Permits and Technical Agreements
Training, supervision and support • Support and deliver safety-related training • Mentor and provide technical supervision as needed to local safety and liaison staff • Facilitate surge support as required.
As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following: • Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility • Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources. • Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc. • Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC
Required experience and competencies
• Minimum 5 years of working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO • At least 3 years' experience with people management • 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 organisations • Full professional proficiency in English
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s 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.
Required education:
Master's degree (e.g. in political science, peace & conflict studies, history, or disaster management) or a military education
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging safety situation you've faced and how you handled it? | This question assesses problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. | Share a specific incident, detailing your approach and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing a safety team? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you successfully implemented a safety protocol? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for training staff on safety procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you managed a team in a multicultural environment and what challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
drc.ngo
