Safety Officer

Security

Overview

Support the development and implementation of safety risk management systems in operational areas.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in security operations and management is required.
• Experience working with an NGO is preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• High personal and professional integrity is needed.
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.
• Fluency in the Ukrainian language is essential.
• Training in safety, fire, and evacuation procedures is desirable.
• Training in safety and disaster management is desirable.

Contract

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

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Safety Officer in Shostka.

About the job

The role involves supporting the development and implementation of DRC's safety risk management systems, including relevant policies, plans, and procedures in operational areas. Additionally, it includes providing administrative and technical support to ensure the secure, safe, and effective execution of programs and project activities.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Monitor the evolving situation in the assigned areas of operation and relay this data to relevant staff
• Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
• Establish a network of local contacts that facilitates safer access for DRC operations
• Monitor staff movements, report on movement irregularities, and initiate emergency response if needed
• Develop and facilitate safety risk training for DRC staff and drivers
• Prepare and submit Safety Incident Reports (SIR)
• Conduct site safety assessments and identify new office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses, and other sites as required. This can include regular safety audits, such as checking fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment, and physical security elements (MOSS), among other items
• Conduct Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs)
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities
• Draft standard operating procedures, contingency plans, threat assessments, and other documents
• Update pre-arrival briefs, local safety rules, security phone trees, and safety briefs
• Assist in implementing realistic DRC safety policies, protocols, and procedures
• Contribute to the procurement and issue of safety and protective equipment
• Assist in developing DRC Safety Improvement Plans (SIP) for any safety gaps identified
• Alert relevant parties in case of an emergency event and support incident response
• Support the Safety Team Leader in updating the Safety Level System (SLS)
• Assist DRC in ensuring adherence to current legislation, rules, standards, provisions, and instructions on labor protection, industrial sanitation, fire protection, and environmental protection
• Carry out constant control over observance by workers of requirements concerning labor protection
• Provide area specific safety induction to partners/connect partners with relevant safety officers where applicable and make nuanced adjustments to standardised briefings where necessary.
• Provide ongoing and as required coaching to partners within the area of safety and security, to support their operations and capacity development.
• Support partners to draft and develop safety and security policies and strategies.
• Onboard partners in the DRC alert system, as well as provide initial briefing and any follow-up advice during alerts.
• Prepare and facilitate trainings for partners in relevant topics related to safety.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

About you

To be successful in this role as a Safety Officer we expect you to have Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in security operations and management, and experience working with an NGO preferred. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team player
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• High personal and professional integrity
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in negotiating access for humanitarian or other agencies
• Advanced English proficiency

• Fluency in Ukrainian language

  Desirable

• Training in safety, fire, and evacuation procedures

• Training in safety and disaster management

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 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: 3 month probation period with the possibility of extension as fixed-term contract based on funding availability and performance.
• Band: H
• Designation of Duty Station: Shostka, Ukraine
• Start date: April, 2026

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2026.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.

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