Employer: Danish Refugee Counci
Location: Athens
Purpose
The Safety Officer is based in DRC Attika sub-office and is responsible to assess daily the safety & security situation, provide technical support, monitor and maintain Minimum Safety and Security Standards in all office and operating areas, ensure safety & security awareness is kept at high levels and safety policies, procedures and measures are followed at all times in Attika area of operations.
Safety Officer will report to Attika Area Manager while the technical management will be under the Safety Advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Safety Officer must:
Contribute towards the development of safety and security culture of all staff within the area of operations by ensuring that safety awareness is kept at high levels.
Monitor daily the evolving security situation in the area of operations in coordination with other actors as per country and program guidelines.
Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations.
Provide induction and operational security briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff.
Regularly conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and update Safety Level System (SLS) as per DRC policy.
Conduct assessment of the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) to ensure that is updated and implemented and prepare relevant Safety Improvement Action Plan (SIAP).
Prepare, update, test and evaluate safety & security plans and procedures.
Conduct regular or ad hoc site visits to assess and supervise the implementation of DRC safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of program activities and advise on mitigation measures, as required.
Ensure that DRC facilities have appropriate access control is in place and there is compliance with national safety regulations, by conducting regular checks to ensure adequacy, availability, and good working order of safety equipment.
Advise and assist on the procurement process and issue of security and protective equipment, as required.
Technically Supervise, capacitate, support, and monitor Security Focal Points (SFP) in the area of operations.
Support Attica Management in the selection of Security Focal Points
Coordinate, undertake or assist the training of staff on safety & security procedures and equipment, as required.
Monitor and coordinate proper and timely safety incident reports (SIR) submission and documentation to provide follow-up support, analysis, suggest measures or best practices and identify trends.
Assist in the management of security incidents and crises, identify gaps, and support organizational lessons learned.
Actively participate in any security related internal meetings and represent DRC in external forums within the area of operations when necessary
Establish or reinforce relationships and liaise with the representatives of the different Greek law enforcement authorities, military, and other actors.
Stay informed of any changes in the administrative procedures and DRC operational developments to identify needs and gaps in terms of safety & security and propose relevant actions and measures.
Prepare and submit security reports, advisories, security bulletins and trend analyses, as required.
Work closely with Area Manager, report safety rules violations, propose corrective actions and in general consult on issues related to safety & security, as required
Accountability
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area.
Required Qualifications
Relevant tertiary degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Emergency Management, Business Bdministration or any other relevant discipline.
Proven previous experience in safety and security, preferably in humanitarian sector.
Excellent verbal and written English and Greek skills.
Analytical with strong computer skills.
Capacity building, training and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities.
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines.
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, to adjust priorities as required.
Terms and Conditions
The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).
DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.
The position will be based in Attika (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.
General Regulations
The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
Application Process
Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Applications close on the 3rd of May 2018.
Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.
APPLY ONLINE
Location: Athens
Purpose
The Safety Officer is based in DRC Attika sub-office and is responsible to assess daily the safety & security situation, provide technical support, monitor and maintain Minimum Safety and Security Standards in all office and operating areas, ensure safety & security awareness is kept at high levels and safety policies, procedures and measures are followed at all times in Attika area of operations.
Safety Officer will report to Attika Area Manager while the technical management will be under the Safety Advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Safety Officer must:
Contribute towards the development of safety and security culture of all staff within the area of operations by ensuring that safety awareness is kept at high levels.
Monitor daily the evolving security situation in the area of operations in coordination with other actors as per country and program guidelines.
Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations.
Provide induction and operational security briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff.
Regularly conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and update Safety Level System (SLS) as per DRC policy.
Conduct assessment of the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) to ensure that is updated and implemented and prepare relevant Safety Improvement Action Plan (SIAP).
Prepare, update, test and evaluate safety & security plans and procedures.
Conduct regular or ad hoc site visits to assess and supervise the implementation of DRC safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of program activities and advise on mitigation measures, as required.
Ensure that DRC facilities have appropriate access control is in place and there is compliance with national safety regulations, by conducting regular checks to ensure adequacy, availability, and good working order of safety equipment.
Advise and assist on the procurement process and issue of security and protective equipment, as required.
Technically Supervise, capacitate, support, and monitor Security Focal Points (SFP) in the area of operations.
Support Attica Management in the selection of Security Focal Points
Coordinate, undertake or assist the training of staff on safety & security procedures and equipment, as required.
Monitor and coordinate proper and timely safety incident reports (SIR) submission and documentation to provide follow-up support, analysis, suggest measures or best practices and identify trends.
Assist in the management of security incidents and crises, identify gaps, and support organizational lessons learned.
Actively participate in any security related internal meetings and represent DRC in external forums within the area of operations when necessary
Establish or reinforce relationships and liaise with the representatives of the different Greek law enforcement authorities, military, and other actors.
Stay informed of any changes in the administrative procedures and DRC operational developments to identify needs and gaps in terms of safety & security and propose relevant actions and measures.
Prepare and submit security reports, advisories, security bulletins and trend analyses, as required.
Work closely with Area Manager, report safety rules violations, propose corrective actions and in general consult on issues related to safety & security, as required
Accountability
Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and suggest relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DRC activities in the area.
Required Qualifications
Relevant tertiary degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Emergency Management, Business Bdministration or any other relevant discipline.
Proven previous experience in safety and security, preferably in humanitarian sector.
Excellent verbal and written English and Greek skills.
Analytical with strong computer skills.
Capacity building, training and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities.
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines.
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, to adjust priorities as required.
Terms and Conditions
The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).
DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.
The position will be based in Attika (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.
General Regulations
The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.
Application Process
Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Applications close on the 3rd of May 2018.
Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.
APPLY ONLINE