Employer: Danish Refugee Council
Location: Somalia
Closing date20 Oct 2021
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Country Safety Coordinator to join our team in Mogadishu, Somalia. As Country Safety Coordinator (CSC) you will manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Somalia, to include Somaliland and Puntland.
About the job
You will work in coordination with the DRC Area Managers and Safety Team Leaders / Safety Focal Points for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland for day to day management, and will work directly with the Country Directors/Head of Programmes and the Senior Management Team. Technical support will be provided by the Regional Security Coordinator in Nairobi. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
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 offices within Somalia
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern within SharePoint
Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to national and international staff
Mentor and provide technical supervision to safety staff per DRC location.
Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, the Incident Management Team (IMT)
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)
To achieve the position objectives, the Country Safety Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
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 Safety Team Leaders 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); Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation plans (HRE); and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
In cooperation with Safety Team Leaders and Security Focal Points, develop, update and supervise the implementation of Safety Improvement Plans (SIP) for all programmes in Somalia as needed
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
Monitor and maintain the country information for the EAGL safety database
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
Represent DRC and 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 NSP, UNDSS and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
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 behaviors
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Awareness Safety Training (PAST) on a quarterly basis
Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Supervise the establishment of Area IMTs for DRC 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 all IMTs
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 facilities
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
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
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 armored 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
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years’ military experience with a rank of Sergeant or above and at least 1 year of operational experience on international deployments in a hostile environment DRC SLS 4 and above. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
A degree or masters relevant to the humanitarian context or additional 5 years to the above requirement in the humanitarian field or military.
HEAT (or equivalent) qualification within the last three years or at least 1 year in an SLS 4 environment with an INGO within the same period.
At least 2 years of INGO safety 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
Desirable
Somali is an advantage but not required
Experience with the Somali context
First aid or first responder qualified
INGO deployment experience in a hostile environment.
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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Level: Senior Management, E
Designation of Duty Station: Mogadishu, unaccompanied, non-family duty station
Start date: 1 December
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates.
Closing date20 Oct 2021
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Country Safety Coordinator to join our team in Mogadishu, Somalia. As Country Safety Coordinator (CSC) you will manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Somalia, to include Somaliland and Puntland.
About the job
You will work in coordination with the DRC Area Managers and Safety Team Leaders / Safety Focal Points for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland for day to day management, and will work directly with the Country Directors/Head of Programmes and the Senior Management Team. Technical support will be provided by the Regional Security Coordinator in Nairobi. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
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 offices within Somalia
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern within SharePoint
Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to national and international staff
Mentor and provide technical supervision to safety staff per DRC location.
Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, the Incident Management Team (IMT)
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)
To achieve the position objectives, the Country Safety Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
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 Safety Team Leaders 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); Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation plans (HRE); and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
In cooperation with Safety Team Leaders and Security Focal Points, develop, update and supervise the implementation of Safety Improvement Plans (SIP) for all programmes in Somalia as needed
Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation
Monitor and maintain the country information for the EAGL safety database
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
Represent DRC and 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 NSP, UNDSS and other relevant external fora
Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
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 behaviors
Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Awareness Safety Training (PAST) on a quarterly basis
Incident and crisis management and response, including:
Supervise the establishment of Area IMTs for DRC 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 all IMTs
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 facilities
Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
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
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 armored 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
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years’ military experience with a rank of Sergeant or above and at least 1 year of operational experience on international deployments in a hostile environment DRC SLS 4 and above. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
A degree or masters relevant to the humanitarian context or additional 5 years to the above requirement in the humanitarian field or military.
HEAT (or equivalent) qualification within the last three years or at least 1 year in an SLS 4 environment with an INGO within the same period.
At least 2 years of INGO safety 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
Desirable
Somali is an advantage but not required
Experience with the Somali context
First aid or first responder qualified
INGO deployment experience in a hostile environment.
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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Level: Senior Management, E
Designation of Duty Station: Mogadishu, unaccompanied, non-family duty station
Start date: 1 December
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates.
How To Apply
Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English here. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 20 October
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact William Babumba, william.babumba@drc.ngo.