Jun 12, 2023

Regional Safety Specialist (Asia-Europe)

Hiring Organization: Danish Refugee Council 
Job Location: Asia-Europe


Base Salary: TBD
 Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Regional Safety Coordinator for Asia-Europe.

About the job
The Regional Safety Specialist will have a regional focus and ensure professional management of all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system. The role contributes to the development of regional strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:Provide safety technical support to the Country Safety colleagues in the AERO region
Provide support in the daily safety activities of the agreed duty station and, primarily European, country offices
Oversee the development and implementation of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) in the countries of the AERO region
Provide briefings and trainings for Country Safety colleagues and relevant staff
Manage safety information and reporting at regional level
Provide support during critical incidents and crises
Support the RSC in his duties and deputize him during his absence

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required
Management and/or supervisory experience within an INGO or similar organisation
Capacity building experience within an INGO or similar organisation
Experience with critical incident and crisis management
Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
Experience with delivering safety-related training
Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized documentation, protocols and systems
Proven ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRA’s)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Proven ability to work both autonomously and with a team
Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in multicultural work settings
Experience working with national partners, local/regional/government authorities and stakeholders, and UN organisations
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
Experience with information gathering analysis and report writing
Ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
Experience with critical incident management
Full professional proficiency in English
Master's degree in political science, peace & conflict studies, history, international relations, disaster management, safety/security or a military education

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:
Contract length: 2 years
Band: G non-management
Designation of Duty Station:one of DRC Country Offices (to be negotiated)
Start date: July 2023
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment based on the duty station.

How to apply
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. click here to apply for the job

Closing date for applications: 18th of June, 2023.