Employer:Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Feb 2017
The Country Safety Coordinator (CSC) will manage all aspects of the DRC/DDG Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Somalia, to include Somaliland and Puntland for both DRC and DDG programmes. The CSC, in consultation with local safety staff and programme manager, is expected to pursue the following objectives in his/her daily work:
Manage the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process
Develop and supervise the implementation of area safety management policies, protocols and procedures
Perform Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and supervise the implementation of mitigation measures
Oversee the information management, analysis and reporting process for DRC/DDG offices within Somalia
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern
Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to local and international staff
Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety staff
Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, the Incident Management Team (IMT) for both DRC/DDG
Provide quality assurance and capacity building of armed and unarmed guards
Act as the focal point for contractual and procurement issues related to safety risk management, including the provision of armed security
Manage all safety related equipment, including communications and B6 armor vehicle(s)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
To achieve the position objectives, the Country Safety Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
a) Manage the development and implementation of the SRM process. Specific tasks include:
Perform area-specific SRAs and conduct Safety Level assessments.
Advise Programme and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.
In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points, develop and supervise the implementation 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).
In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points ,develop, update and supervise the implementation of safety improvement action plans for DRC/DDG programmes in Somalia as needed
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
b) Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice and field trip planning, including:
Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the country
Tailored analysis and assessments, including SRAs, on specific areas, themes, issues or scenarios
Monitor negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space
Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region
Maintain and update the incident tracking database for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, and provide trend/pattern analysis
Provide advice on programme development and implementation, including programme assessments
Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
Oversee the implementation of field travel SOPs and planning
c) Represent DRC/DDG programmes 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 INSO, UNDSS and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings
d) 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 behaviours
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Safety Training (PST) on a quarterly basis
e) Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Supervise the establishment of Area IMTs for DRC/DDG, including a shared IMT protocol
Coordinate the IMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis
Develop the area level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific Contingency Plans
Brief IMT 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
Oversee the regular review and scenario-based TTXs for both IMTs
f) Quality assurance of safety-related policies, protocols, procedures and regulations, including:
MOSS audits
Monitoring of armed guards, watchmen and SPUs
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
g) Act as the focal point for the procurement and installation of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources, including:
Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment
In cooperation with Local IT department personnel, act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones
Liaison with Private Security Providers (PSPs) and monitoring of payments to PSPs
h) Manage and oversee all aspects of international staff safety and security including:
Coordinate and directly supervise all field visits outside of the office
Supervise all travel authorizations for permanent and visiting international staff
Oversee and, if necessary, operate the B6 armoured vehicle during field visits and travel
Brief all incoming staff and visitors
Insure that all staff, both international and national have attended the mandatory safety training, and arrange for the training of personnel who have not met this requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal Specifications
At least 2-5 years’ Security management experience with INGOs in fragile countries similar to Somalia.
At least 2 years’ operational experience on international deployments
Security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Detailed knowledge of radio and other telecommunications systems
Experience with critical incident management
Experience with delivering security-related training
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Stable and robust character, team-player with a good sense of humor
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in written and spoken English
Preferable:
Experience with the Somali context
UN or NGO experience
Close Protection experience and/or qualifications
First aid instructor qualification
Military experience will be considered.
CONDITIONS
Availability: 1st March 2017
Duty station: Mogadishu, Banadir Somalia (This is a non-family duty station) with regular travel to other filed offices in Somalia
Duration: One year with possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funds
Reporting: This positon reports directly to Country Director; Technical support will be provided by the Regional Security Advisor in Nairobi and the Deputy Regional Security Advisor for Somalia and Kenya. The Country Safety Coordinator will work in coordination with the DRC/DDG Area Operation Managers/Coordinators, program Coordinators/Managers and Local Safety Officers / Safety Focal Points for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland for day to day management, but will also work directly with Country Operations Director and Deputy Country Director/Head of Programmes for both DDG and DRC
Contract: Level A13. This is a Non Family Duty post. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. For national staff, DRC offers competitive salaries and benefits based on the national staff salary scale.
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).
APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting an updated CV and Cover Letter in English explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online application
Applications to be submitted not later than 25th February, 2017.
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Feb 2017
The Country Safety Coordinator (CSC) will manage all aspects of the DRC/DDG Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Somalia, to include Somaliland and Puntland for both DRC and DDG programmes. The CSC, in consultation with local safety staff and programme manager, is expected to pursue the following objectives in his/her daily work:
Manage the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process
Develop and supervise the implementation of area safety management policies, protocols and procedures
Perform Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and supervise the implementation of mitigation measures
Oversee the information management, analysis and reporting process for DRC/DDG offices within Somalia
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern
Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to local and international staff
Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety staff
Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, the Incident Management Team (IMT) for both DRC/DDG
Provide quality assurance and capacity building of armed and unarmed guards
Act as the focal point for contractual and procurement issues related to safety risk management, including the provision of armed security
Manage all safety related equipment, including communications and B6 armor vehicle(s)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
To achieve the position objectives, the Country Safety Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
a) Manage the development and implementation of the SRM process. Specific tasks include:
Perform area-specific SRAs and conduct Safety Level assessments.
Advise Programme and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.
In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points, develop and supervise the implementation 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).
In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points ,develop, update and supervise the implementation of safety improvement action plans for DRC/DDG programmes in Somalia as needed
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
b) Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice and field trip planning, including:
Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the country
Tailored analysis and assessments, including SRAs, on specific areas, themes, issues or scenarios
Monitor negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space
Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region
Maintain and update the incident tracking database for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, and provide trend/pattern analysis
Provide advice on programme development and implementation, including programme assessments
Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
Oversee the implementation of field travel SOPs and planning
c) Represent DRC/DDG programmes 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 INSO, UNDSS and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings
d) 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 behaviours
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Safety Training (PST) on a quarterly basis
e) Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Supervise the establishment of Area IMTs for DRC/DDG, including a shared IMT protocol
Coordinate the IMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis
Develop the area level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific Contingency Plans
Brief IMT 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
Oversee the regular review and scenario-based TTXs for both IMTs
f) Quality assurance of safety-related policies, protocols, procedures and regulations, including:
MOSS audits
Monitoring of armed guards, watchmen and SPUs
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
g) Act as the focal point for the procurement and installation of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources, including:
Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment
In cooperation with Local IT department personnel, act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones
Liaison with Private Security Providers (PSPs) and monitoring of payments to PSPs
h) Manage and oversee all aspects of international staff safety and security including:
Coordinate and directly supervise all field visits outside of the office
Supervise all travel authorizations for permanent and visiting international staff
Oversee and, if necessary, operate the B6 armoured vehicle during field visits and travel
Brief all incoming staff and visitors
Insure that all staff, both international and national have attended the mandatory safety training, and arrange for the training of personnel who have not met this requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal Specifications
At least 2-5 years’ Security management experience with INGOs in fragile countries similar to Somalia.
At least 2 years’ operational experience on international deployments
Security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Detailed knowledge of radio and other telecommunications systems
Experience with critical incident management
Experience with delivering security-related training
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Stable and robust character, team-player with a good sense of humor
Excellent communication skills
Fluent in written and spoken English
Preferable:
Experience with the Somali context
UN or NGO experience
Close Protection experience and/or qualifications
First aid instructor qualification
Military experience will be considered.
CONDITIONS
Availability: 1st March 2017
Duty station: Mogadishu, Banadir Somalia (This is a non-family duty station) with regular travel to other filed offices in Somalia
Duration: One year with possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funds
Reporting: This positon reports directly to Country Director; Technical support will be provided by the Regional Security Advisor in Nairobi and the Deputy Regional Security Advisor for Somalia and Kenya. The Country Safety Coordinator will work in coordination with the DRC/DDG Area Operation Managers/Coordinators, program Coordinators/Managers and Local Safety Officers / Safety Focal Points for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland for day to day management, but will also work directly with Country Operations Director and Deputy Country Director/Head of Programmes for both DDG and DRC
Contract: Level A13. This is a Non Family Duty post. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. For national staff, DRC offers competitive salaries and benefits based on the national staff salary scale.
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).
APPLY
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting an updated CV and Cover Letter in English explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online application
Applications to be submitted not later than 25th February, 2017.