Employer: Danish Refugee Council
Location: Mosul , Iraq
About the job
The Safety Officer (SO) is to provide professional security advice, support, guidance, and expertise to the DRC Iraq programme. Through leadership and expertise the SO will enable, ensure, contextualize and report compliance to DRC MOSS security management system. This, while achieving effective access and continuity of operations through close cooperation with programmes and enabling DRC staff to conduct their work in a confident, safe, appropriate and effective manner.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Responsibilities:
INFORMATION
Monitor the evolving situation in the area of DRC operations in coordination with other actors as per country and programme guidelines
Act as the local focal point for safety co-ordination and information sharing between the relevant National actors within the area of operations
Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
Establish a network of contacts that supports DRC safety in operations
Track safety related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern analysis
Undertake and support others to undertake Risk Assessments (RAs) and facilitate the implementation of mitigation measures.
Manage the Safety Level System (SLS) for the programmes.
Assist with the implementation of CIMP (critical management plan) by office/location.
Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of informed advice.
Manage safety related information and provide all staff with regular safety updates and advisories.
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records (training register, incident tracking, maps, etc.)
Support DRC IRAQ Safety Advisor in the development of pocket guide to safety for field staff/volunteers
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain safety information and analysis
Represent DRC Erbil at inter-agency safety fora.
Act as the focal point for the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.
ANALYSIS
Conduct regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per DRC policy
Identify indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and safety phases
Assist in training on safety procedures as required for program staff
Prepare and submit safety reports and trend analyses as required
Provide Safety and Security advice on programme development and implementation
SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT
Assist with the implementation of safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of programme activities
Engage and participate in Safety related training as directed by Line Manager
Supervise and monitor the development and implementation of context specific MOSS
Monitoring and supervision (as required) of safety guards, watchmen
Supervise the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
Assist in the management of safety incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reports and analysis, and support organizational lessons learned
Assist in the development and implementation of contingency plans; such as medical emergency, evacuation and incident management, movement briefings and contextualization of movement plan.
Other
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.
Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.
Reporting lines
Reports to: Safaety Manager
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:
Experience and technical competencies:
Previous experience in Safety field.
Proven team player and leader.
Excellent reporting skills.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Able to command and lead by example.
Excellent standard of dress and personal appearance (according to visibility profile).
Ability to supervise, manage and maintain discipline among Guard Force, and deal with breached of conduct.
Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practices.
Experience of operating in a hostile security environment.
Geographic and cultural understanding of the Ninewa region.
Preferred attributes
2 years previous experience in a similar position a minimum.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize large and changeable workload
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Able to work independently and energetically
Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
Understanding of gender, protection and human rights
Education:
Relevant University degree or equivalent experience
Languages:
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: until 31-December-2018
Level: C1
Designation of Duty Station: Mosul
Start date: As soon as possible
APPLY
Location: Mosul , Iraq
About the job
The Safety Officer (SO) is to provide professional security advice, support, guidance, and expertise to the DRC Iraq programme. Through leadership and expertise the SO will enable, ensure, contextualize and report compliance to DRC MOSS security management system. This, while achieving effective access and continuity of operations through close cooperation with programmes and enabling DRC staff to conduct their work in a confident, safe, appropriate and effective manner.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Responsibilities:
INFORMATION
Monitor the evolving situation in the area of DRC operations in coordination with other actors as per country and programme guidelines
Act as the local focal point for safety co-ordination and information sharing between the relevant National actors within the area of operations
Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
Establish a network of contacts that supports DRC safety in operations
Track safety related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern analysis
Undertake and support others to undertake Risk Assessments (RAs) and facilitate the implementation of mitigation measures.
Manage the Safety Level System (SLS) for the programmes.
Assist with the implementation of CIMP (critical management plan) by office/location.
Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of informed advice.
Manage safety related information and provide all staff with regular safety updates and advisories.
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records (training register, incident tracking, maps, etc.)
Support DRC IRAQ Safety Advisor in the development of pocket guide to safety for field staff/volunteers
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain safety information and analysis
Represent DRC Erbil at inter-agency safety fora.
Act as the focal point for the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.
ANALYSIS
Conduct regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per DRC policy
Identify indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and safety phases
Assist in training on safety procedures as required for program staff
Prepare and submit safety reports and trend analyses as required
Provide Safety and Security advice on programme development and implementation
SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT
Assist with the implementation of safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of programme activities
Engage and participate in Safety related training as directed by Line Manager
Supervise and monitor the development and implementation of context specific MOSS
Monitoring and supervision (as required) of safety guards, watchmen
Supervise the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
Assist in the management of safety incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reports and analysis, and support organizational lessons learned
Assist in the development and implementation of contingency plans; such as medical emergency, evacuation and incident management, movement briefings and contextualization of movement plan.
Other
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.
Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.
Reporting lines
Reports to: Safaety Manager
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:
Experience and technical competencies:
Previous experience in Safety field.
Proven team player and leader.
Excellent reporting skills.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Able to command and lead by example.
Excellent standard of dress and personal appearance (according to visibility profile).
Ability to supervise, manage and maintain discipline among Guard Force, and deal with breached of conduct.
Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practices.
Experience of operating in a hostile security environment.
Geographic and cultural understanding of the Ninewa region.
Preferred attributes
2 years previous experience in a similar position a minimum.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize large and changeable workload
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Able to work independently and energetically
Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
Understanding of gender, protection and human rights
Education:
Relevant University degree or equivalent experience
Languages:
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: until 31-December-2018
Level: C1
Designation of Duty Station: Mosul
Start date: As soon as possible
APPLY