Employer:Danish Refugee Council,
Location: Somalia
Close: 08 Apr 2013
Background
DRC has been operating in the Horn of Africa and Yemen for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief programmes. DRC has programme offices in various areas in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen, with a regional office in Kenya. There are numerous sub- offices, and
also plans for new offices and programmes in Somalia. The Danish Demining Group (DDG), has been operating in Somaliland since 1999, Mogadishu since 2007, Puntland since 2010.
DRC’s Safety Risk Management system in the HoA&Y area has been developed to a robust level over the past three years. Procedures, protocols and policies are in place and largely implemented throughout the region. Training modules have been standardised and delivered on a regular basis, and safety management receives strong support and attention from managers at all levels.
Overall Objective
The Assistant Regional Safety Advisor (ARSA) will be responsible for supporting the Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) and DRSA in the development and implementation of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system throughout the HoA&Y region, with a special focus on Somalia and the Somali regions of Kenya and Ethiopia, in close cooperation with the Country Directors, Area Managers, and Safety Focal Points, for both DRC and DDG programmes.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Facilitate compliance audits as part of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) system, including Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and Safely Level System (SLS) audits
Training of local staff and mentoring of Local Safety Officers (LSOs) and Safety Focal Points (SFPs), including Personal Safety Training, staff inductions, and training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Assist in the implementation of safety management policies, protocols and procedures, including Safety Improvement Plans
Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, weekly sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records, including training registers and incident inquiries and reporting
Coordinate the country level Incident Management Team (IMT) and support Area IMTs
Represent the Somalia programmes within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues
Any other duties as directed by the Regional Safety Advisor
Reporting Arrangements
The ARSA will report to the Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) but work directly with senior programme staff in the relevant areas of operations.
Conditions:
Contract: one year contract
Availability: May 2013
Duty Station: Hargeisa
General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Personal Specifications
Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
Experience working with NGOs/International Organisations in the Somali context
Previous management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an NGO
Military and/or Police experience is not required; NGO safety management experience is desirable
Computer software skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
Willingness to travel widely throughout the Somali region
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including negotiations and mediation
Previous experience as a trainer/instructor/teacher
Ability to travel freely within the Somali regions of Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as in Somaliland and Puntland
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply
How to apply:
Application and CV
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining why they are suited for the post. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked “Assistant Regional Safety Advisor”, to drcintjobs@drchoa.org no later than 8 April, 2013.
Location: Somalia
Close: 08 Apr 2013
Background
DRC has been operating in the Horn of Africa and Yemen for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief programmes. DRC has programme offices in various areas in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen, with a regional office in Kenya. There are numerous sub- offices, and
also plans for new offices and programmes in Somalia. The Danish Demining Group (DDG), has been operating in Somaliland since 1999, Mogadishu since 2007, Puntland since 2010.
DRC’s Safety Risk Management system in the HoA&Y area has been developed to a robust level over the past three years. Procedures, protocols and policies are in place and largely implemented throughout the region. Training modules have been standardised and delivered on a regular basis, and safety management receives strong support and attention from managers at all levels.
Overall Objective
The Assistant Regional Safety Advisor (ARSA) will be responsible for supporting the Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) and DRSA in the development and implementation of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system throughout the HoA&Y region, with a special focus on Somalia and the Somali regions of Kenya and Ethiopia, in close cooperation with the Country Directors, Area Managers, and Safety Focal Points, for both DRC and DDG programmes.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Facilitate compliance audits as part of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) system, including Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and Safely Level System (SLS) audits
Training of local staff and mentoring of Local Safety Officers (LSOs) and Safety Focal Points (SFPs), including Personal Safety Training, staff inductions, and training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Assist in the implementation of safety management policies, protocols and procedures, including Safety Improvement Plans
Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, weekly sit-reps, and safety advisories, as needed
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records, including training registers and incident inquiries and reporting
Coordinate the country level Incident Management Team (IMT) and support Area IMTs
Represent the Somalia programmes within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues
Any other duties as directed by the Regional Safety Advisor
Reporting Arrangements
The ARSA will report to the Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) but work directly with senior programme staff in the relevant areas of operations.
Conditions:
Contract: one year contract
Availability: May 2013
Duty Station: Hargeisa
General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Personal Specifications
Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
Experience working with NGOs/International Organisations in the Somali context
Previous management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an NGO
Military and/or Police experience is not required; NGO safety management experience is desirable
Computer software skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
Willingness to travel widely throughout the Somali region
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including negotiations and mediation
Previous experience as a trainer/instructor/teacher
Ability to travel freely within the Somali regions of Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as in Somaliland and Puntland
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply
How to apply:
Application and CV
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining why they are suited for the post. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked “Assistant Regional Safety Advisor”, to drcintjobs@drchoa.org no later than 8 April, 2013.