The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an experienced and capable Security Advisor for our operation in Pakistan, based in Peshawar.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
DRC is committed to establishing security management policies and procedures which minimises risks to staff working for DRC and other stakeholders associated with DRC’s work. In addition DRC is committed to developing the capacity and confidence required for programme staff to play a full role in applying and
updating the policies and procedures.
The primary purpose of the Security Advisor is to enable DRC staff and partners to conduct their jobs in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. A secondary role is to ensure that DRC in Pakistan develops and follows appropriate security management procedures based on existing global policy and regularly updated regional security assessment.
BACKGROUND OF DRC PAKISTAN
DRC has initiated a programme in Pakistan in the north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkwha, close to the Afghan border. This programme, when it starts full operation in the near future, will focus on conflict induced IDPs from the FATA border areas of Pakistan and Afghan Refugees as well as to a relatively lesser degree on flood-affected communities from the 2010 floods, with a range of activities on Protection, Livelihoods, WASH and Shelter. DRC’s operation in Pakistan is managed from Peshawar and has some 30 international and national staff members.
DRC’s programme in Pakistan is an integral part of the wider regional response to Afghan displacement, comprising operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan.
DUTIES
• Security Information Management • Establish/Design/Maintain Policy, Systems and Procedures related to security and logistics • Planning and resourcing for security and logistics • Support Implementation and quality assurance for security and logistics • Design/Establish/Maintain systems for security and logistics • Provide advisory services to relevant DRC managers • Provide logistics support and advice • Participate to External Coordination and Advocacy • Manage the security related work planning, budgeting and administration • Support accountability practices related to security • Participate to emergency response as per needs identified • Provide Training and Orientation on security and logistic matters
QUALIFICATIONS
• Significant previous experience overseas with humanitarian work, in complex protracted crisis and/or natural disasters • Substantial experience of operating in countries with volatile security environments • Experience in managing security for NGOs • Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practices • Good analytical skills • Strong capacity building and team management skills, including motivation of staff • Solution orientation, self-motivation and independence of work • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability • Excellent team player • Strong negotiation, advocacy and communication skills • Professional fluency in written and spoken English • Knowledge of the country-specific context a clear asset
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
CONDITIONS
Availability: As soon as possible
Duty station: Peshawar, Pakistan
Contract: Six months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriate Staff. The position will be placed at salary level D2.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are welcome to contact Head of Desk, Rikke Johannessen: ph. +45 3373 5037, for additional information on the position. For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
APPLICATION AND CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
Please submit your application and CV in English and marked “Security Advisor - Pakistan”, no later than 13 June 2011. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms. Johannessen. We only accept applications sent via our online recruitment system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies/Current vacancies/Security Advisor - Pakistan. Applications sent directly to Ms. Johannessen will not be considered.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you have questions to the application process or experience problems with your on-line application.
ABOUT DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
DRC is committed to establishing security management policies and procedures which minimises risks to staff working for DRC and other stakeholders associated with DRC’s work. In addition DRC is committed to developing the capacity and confidence required for programme staff to play a full role in applying and
updating the policies and procedures.
The primary purpose of the Security Advisor is to enable DRC staff and partners to conduct their jobs in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. A secondary role is to ensure that DRC in Pakistan develops and follows appropriate security management procedures based on existing global policy and regularly updated regional security assessment.
BACKGROUND OF DRC PAKISTAN
DRC has initiated a programme in Pakistan in the north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkwha, close to the Afghan border. This programme, when it starts full operation in the near future, will focus on conflict induced IDPs from the FATA border areas of Pakistan and Afghan Refugees as well as to a relatively lesser degree on flood-affected communities from the 2010 floods, with a range of activities on Protection, Livelihoods, WASH and Shelter. DRC’s operation in Pakistan is managed from Peshawar and has some 30 international and national staff members.
DRC’s programme in Pakistan is an integral part of the wider regional response to Afghan displacement, comprising operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan.
DUTIES
• Security Information Management • Establish/Design/Maintain Policy, Systems and Procedures related to security and logistics • Planning and resourcing for security and logistics • Support Implementation and quality assurance for security and logistics • Design/Establish/Maintain systems for security and logistics • Provide advisory services to relevant DRC managers • Provide logistics support and advice • Participate to External Coordination and Advocacy • Manage the security related work planning, budgeting and administration • Support accountability practices related to security • Participate to emergency response as per needs identified • Provide Training and Orientation on security and logistic matters
QUALIFICATIONS
• Significant previous experience overseas with humanitarian work, in complex protracted crisis and/or natural disasters • Substantial experience of operating in countries with volatile security environments • Experience in managing security for NGOs • Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practices • Good analytical skills • Strong capacity building and team management skills, including motivation of staff • Solution orientation, self-motivation and independence of work • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability • Excellent team player • Strong negotiation, advocacy and communication skills • Professional fluency in written and spoken English • Knowledge of the country-specific context a clear asset
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
CONDITIONS
Availability: As soon as possible
Duty station: Peshawar, Pakistan
Contract: Six months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriate Staff. The position will be placed at salary level D2.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You are welcome to contact Head of Desk, Rikke Johannessen: ph. +45 3373 5037, for additional information on the position. For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
APPLICATION AND CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV will be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
Please submit your application and CV in English and marked “Security Advisor - Pakistan”, no later than 13 June 2011. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Ms. Johannessen. We only accept applications sent via our online recruitment system on www.drc.dk under Vacancies/Current vacancies/Security Advisor - Pakistan. Applications sent directly to Ms. Johannessen will not be considered.
Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you have questions to the application process or experience problems with your on-line application.
ABOUT DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.