Employer: Danish Refugee Council
HOW TO APPLY
Interested? Apply by clicking here.
All applicants must send 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: 29th of September.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.
Location: Afghanistan
Closing date: 29 Sep 2017
About the job
In close cooperation with the Country Director in Afghanistan, the Regional Director in HQ and the Global Safety Advisor in HQ, you will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System in the region. The position will require a strong focus on capacity development and mentoring, as well as training in addition to safety advisory coverage of the CASWA region. You will be reporting to the Regional Director with a technical report line to the Global Safety Advisor, both located in Copenhagen.
The Regional Safety Advisor has overall leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of the DRC Safety Risk Management System (SRMS). You will collaborate with Country Directors, Area Managers, and Safety Focal Points, and you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of safety risk management strategies in the countries of operation in the region. You will also be a part of the Senior Management Team in the region.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Ensure the implementation of adequate safety measures in DRC operations in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, including the support for Heads of Safety in the three operations in providing timely and practical safety related information to the Country Director Afghanistan and staff[CLAC1] , which includes analysis identifying key personal safety aspects, implications on humanitarian access and possible impacts on organizational reputation.
Assist Heads of Safety in ensuring country, regional and HQ staff are kept regularly updated in a timely manner on security developments, providing required briefings and incident reports, and ensure that all personnel receives security updates, alerts and warnings when the situation warrants it.
Update operational safety tools (e.g. standard operating procedures, minimum operating standards, contingency plans) in accordance with DRC’s Safety Risk Management System and monitor staff compliance in close coordination with the safety management teams in the three countries.
Identify shortcomings and conduct capacity building to improve staff ability to manage risk by knowledge and awareness of general and country-specific security management guidelines and processes as required.
Evaluate access prospects for new operations and facilitate programme access/continuity through the provision of informed advice adopting the cornerstone principles of acceptance, deterrence, protection, in coordination with three safety teams in order to improve access.
Based on an assessment of training needs, develop, support, facilitate and/or deliver safety training to all staff members and partake in regional training initiatives. Become familiar with/instruct DRC Afghanistan’s Personal Awareness Safety Training (PAST) and Hazardous Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
University degree in relevant discipline (political science, peace & conflict studies, history, etc.)
Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
Minimum five years of work experience in volatile contexts and conflict-affected environments
Minimum five years of INGO/IO/Development Aid safety and security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Preferably two years of experience working in Afghanistan
Strong analytical as well as writing skills and the ability to provide conflict analysis
Well-versed in data collection/management
Experience with delivering safety-related training to both national and international staff members.
Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principles
Desirable
Understanding Dari/Pashto language is a strong advantage.
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Previous exposure to Hazardous Environment Awareness Training is an advantage
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Stable and robust character with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Level: A5
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan with travel in the region. Unaccompanied, non-family duty station
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Fredrik Pålsson at fredrik.palsson@drc.dk .
Closing date: 29 Sep 2017
About the job
In close cooperation with the Country Director in Afghanistan, the Regional Director in HQ and the Global Safety Advisor in HQ, you will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System in the region. The position will require a strong focus on capacity development and mentoring, as well as training in addition to safety advisory coverage of the CASWA region. You will be reporting to the Regional Director with a technical report line to the Global Safety Advisor, both located in Copenhagen.
The Regional Safety Advisor has overall leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of the DRC Safety Risk Management System (SRMS). You will collaborate with Country Directors, Area Managers, and Safety Focal Points, and you will play a critical role in the development and implementation of safety risk management strategies in the countries of operation in the region. You will also be a part of the Senior Management Team in the region.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Ensure the implementation of adequate safety measures in DRC operations in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, including the support for Heads of Safety in the three operations in providing timely and practical safety related information to the Country Director Afghanistan and staff[CLAC1] , which includes analysis identifying key personal safety aspects, implications on humanitarian access and possible impacts on organizational reputation.
Assist Heads of Safety in ensuring country, regional and HQ staff are kept regularly updated in a timely manner on security developments, providing required briefings and incident reports, and ensure that all personnel receives security updates, alerts and warnings when the situation warrants it.
Update operational safety tools (e.g. standard operating procedures, minimum operating standards, contingency plans) in accordance with DRC’s Safety Risk Management System and monitor staff compliance in close coordination with the safety management teams in the three countries.
Identify shortcomings and conduct capacity building to improve staff ability to manage risk by knowledge and awareness of general and country-specific security management guidelines and processes as required.
Evaluate access prospects for new operations and facilitate programme access/continuity through the provision of informed advice adopting the cornerstone principles of acceptance, deterrence, protection, in coordination with three safety teams in order to improve access.
Based on an assessment of training needs, develop, support, facilitate and/or deliver safety training to all staff members and partake in regional training initiatives. Become familiar with/instruct DRC Afghanistan’s Personal Awareness Safety Training (PAST) and Hazardous Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
University degree in relevant discipline (political science, peace & conflict studies, history, etc.)
Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
Minimum five years of work experience in volatile contexts and conflict-affected environments
Minimum five years of INGO/IO/Development Aid safety and security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Preferably two years of experience working in Afghanistan
Strong analytical as well as writing skills and the ability to provide conflict analysis
Well-versed in data collection/management
Experience with delivering safety-related training to both national and international staff members.
Ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principles
Desirable
Understanding Dari/Pashto language is a strong advantage.
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Previous exposure to Hazardous Environment Awareness Training is an advantage
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Stable and robust character with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Level: A5
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan with travel in the region. Unaccompanied, non-family duty station
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Fredrik Pålsson at fredrik.palsson@drc.dk .
HOW TO APPLY
Interested? Apply by clicking here.
All applicants must send 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: 29th of September.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach - Respect - Independence & neutrality - Inclusion - Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.