Safety Officer/Assistant

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate is to promote and protect durable solutions to conflict and displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 250 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2022 to implement 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 Safety Officer/Assistant to join our team in Chernihiv Office.

Overall purpose of the role

• Assists in the development and implementation of DRC safety risk management systems, including policies, plans and procedures in areas of operation
• Provide administrative assistance and technical support and ensure that programs and projects activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner

Geographic scope:

This role focuses on the Chernihiv Base and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines to support Base operations. The position contributes to developing base strategies translated into action plans and daily tasks

Main responsibilities

• 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 Coordinator 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
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

Reports to

• Base Manager
• Technical line-reporting to Safety Coordinator

Required experience and competencies

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in security operations and management
• Experience working in multicultural work settings
• Experience with information gathering
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
• Advanced English proficiency preferred

Required education

Diploma or equivalent professional qualification

We offer

• Contract length: 6 months renewable depending on performance and funding.
• Duty Station: Chernihiv.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
• Medical and Health Insurance

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

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: March 15, 2023