Employer: Danish Refugee Council
Location: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 11 Dec 2017
DRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated Regional Safety Advisor for its West Africa Region.The Regional Safety Advisor will lead, support and strengthen DRC’s Safety, Security and Access towards its personnel in the field and in regards to displacement and humanitarian assistance in the West Africa (WA) Region.
Please note that DRC is currently under-going an organizational re-structuring which may result in the expansion of the country portfolio for DRC WA.
About DRC
DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy program through Country Offices (COs) Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region. Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast have been closed during the first semester 2017, Cameroon being the most recent country operation which opened October this year.
About the Job
The Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) will manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system for both DRC and DDG programmes within the region and develop area and country safety management policies, protocols and procedures.
The RSA will report to the Regional Director with a technical reporting line to the Global Safety Adviser in Copenhagen.
Frequent travel in all the countries covered by the Regional Office, around 60% of the time per month.
Specific Responsibilities and tasks
To achieve the position objectives, the RSA will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
1. Oversee the development and implementation of the SRM process, including:
Assist and monitor the development of area-specific SRAs; supervise the assessment of Safety Levels and provide recommendations to the regional director for approval.
Advise Program and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.
Assist in the development of area-specific safety plans, including Local Safety Rules (LSR); Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); mitigation action plans; and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
Support the implementation of safety management plans and other related functions; and assist in the implementation of staff capacity training plans, including the delivery and prioritization of training modules
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
2. Facilitate program access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, including:
Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the country
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 country
Maintain and update the incident tracker, and provide trend/pattern analysis
Provide advice on program development and implementation, including program assessments
Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
3. Represent the country program within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues, including:
Focal point for safety co-ordination between relevant actors within the area of operations
Attend NGO security coordination, UN and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings
4. Capacity building of all staff, consultants and implementing partners, including:
Provide operational safety briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff
Brief new international and non-local staff on specific cultural norms and behaviors.
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Safety Training (PST) on as required.
5. Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Support the establishment of Area and IMTs
Coordinate the Country CMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis
Develop the country level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific CPs to harmonize with DRC HQ CMT
Brief IMT/CMT members on their responsibilities and ensure alternate members are available and briefed
Assist in the management of safety incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports
6. Quality assurance of safety-related policies, protocols, procedures and regulations, including:
Quarterly MOSS audits of all program areas (monthly where applicable)
Monitoring and training of guards and watchmen.
Assess the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations
Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC/DDG facilities
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
7. Act as the focal point for the procurement and installation of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources, including:
Maintain a list of vendors and prices for safety-related equipment
Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment
Act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones
Key requirement for the position
Postgraduate degree in relevant field
Fluent spoken and written English and French (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years of previous working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO at a regional country/program level on an international level
Experience working in multi-cultural work settings
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate an innovative approach to safety risk management
Demonstrated experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
Demonstrated ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
Demonstrated experience with critical incident management
Demonstrated experience with delivering safety-related training
Willingness to travel widely throughout West Africa Region
Knowledge and previous experience of the local context in West Africa considered a strong asset
All candidates must demonstrate DRC’ core competencies
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
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: Acting in line with our vision and values
Conditions - We Offer
Contract: 2 years fixed term contract
Salary Level: A5 - for more information on DRC's salary please consult the "vacancies" section on DRC's website
Duty Station: Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Family duty Station and Accompanied position - Frequent travel in all the countries covered by the Regional Office, around 60% of the time per month.
The change of location of the regional office is currently under discussion and the duty station for this position might change in 2018. TBC.
Start Date: Asap and latest early January 2018
How to Apply
Apply here
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages for the whole application).
CV only applications will not be considered.
Applications close on December 11th 2017 at midnight (CET)
For more details on this position please contact Jean-Christophe Saint-Esteben at rd-wa@drc.dk - Please do not send your application to Mr. Saint-Esteben they will not be considered. Only applications sent via DRC's website under the "vacancies" section will be considered.](https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId...)
Closing date: 11 Dec 2017
DRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated Regional Safety Advisor for its West Africa Region.The Regional Safety Advisor will lead, support and strengthen DRC’s Safety, Security and Access towards its personnel in the field and in regards to displacement and humanitarian assistance in the West Africa (WA) Region.
Please note that DRC is currently under-going an organizational re-structuring which may result in the expansion of the country portfolio for DRC WA.
About DRC
DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy program through Country Offices (COs) Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region. Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast have been closed during the first semester 2017, Cameroon being the most recent country operation which opened October this year.
About the Job
The Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) will manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system for both DRC and DDG programmes within the region and develop area and country safety management policies, protocols and procedures.
The RSA will report to the Regional Director with a technical reporting line to the Global Safety Adviser in Copenhagen.
Frequent travel in all the countries covered by the Regional Office, around 60% of the time per month.
Specific Responsibilities and tasks
To achieve the position objectives, the RSA will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
1. Oversee the development and implementation of the SRM process, including:
Assist and monitor the development of area-specific SRAs; supervise the assessment of Safety Levels and provide recommendations to the regional director for approval.
Advise Program and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.
Assist in the development of area-specific safety plans, including Local Safety Rules (LSR); Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); mitigation action plans; and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
Support the implementation of safety management plans and other related functions; and assist in the implementation of staff capacity training plans, including the delivery and prioritization of training modules
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
2. Facilitate program access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, including:
Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the country
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 country
Maintain and update the incident tracker, and provide trend/pattern analysis
Provide advice on program development and implementation, including program assessments
Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
3. Represent the country program within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues, including:
Focal point for safety co-ordination between relevant actors within the area of operations
Attend NGO security coordination, UN and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings
4. Capacity building of all staff, consultants and implementing partners, including:
Provide operational safety briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff
Brief new international and non-local staff on specific cultural norms and behaviors.
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Safety Training (PST) on as required.
5. Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Support the establishment of Area and IMTs
Coordinate the Country CMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis
Develop the country level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific CPs to harmonize with DRC HQ CMT
Brief IMT/CMT members on their responsibilities and ensure alternate members are available and briefed
Assist in the management of safety incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports
6. Quality assurance of safety-related policies, protocols, procedures and regulations, including:
Quarterly MOSS audits of all program areas (monthly where applicable)
Monitoring and training of guards and watchmen.
Assess the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations
Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC/DDG facilities
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
7. Act as the focal point for the procurement and installation of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources, including:
Maintain a list of vendors and prices for safety-related equipment
Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment
Act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones
Key requirement for the position
Postgraduate degree in relevant field
Fluent spoken and written English and French (mandatory)
Minimum 5 years of previous working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO at a regional country/program level on an international level
Experience working in multi-cultural work settings
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Ability to be flexible and demonstrate an innovative approach to safety risk management
Demonstrated experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
Demonstrated ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
Demonstrated experience with critical incident management
Demonstrated experience with delivering safety-related training
Willingness to travel widely throughout West Africa Region
Knowledge and previous experience of the local context in West Africa considered a strong asset
All candidates must demonstrate DRC’ core competencies
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
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: Acting in line with our vision and values
Conditions - We Offer
Contract: 2 years fixed term contract
Salary Level: A5 - for more information on DRC's salary please consult the "vacancies" section on DRC's website
Duty Station: Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Family duty Station and Accompanied position - Frequent travel in all the countries covered by the Regional Office, around 60% of the time per month.
The change of location of the regional office is currently under discussion and the duty station for this position might change in 2018. TBC.
Start Date: Asap and latest early January 2018
How to Apply
Apply here
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages for the whole application).
CV only applications will not be considered.
Applications close on December 11th 2017 at midnight (CET)
For more details on this position please contact Jean-Christophe Saint-Esteben at rd-wa@drc.dk - Please do not send your application to Mr. Saint-Esteben they will not be considered. Only applications sent via DRC's website under the "vacancies" section will be considered.](https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId...)