Hiring Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Closing date23 Apr 2024
Position title: Country Security Specialist
Technical supervisor: Regional Safety Coordinator
Hierarchical manager: Country Director
Place of employment: Adré
Operational intervention area: Chad
Duration of the contract: 6 months
Type of contract: National contract/International
Date of shift desired: May 27, 2024
Salary conditions: Non-Management G - Level 2
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council is assisting refugees and displaced people around the world: we are providing emergency assistance to these people, fighting for their rights and strengthening their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along travel routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and lasting solutions. We are working for a successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, to fulfill their wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council (hereinafter: DRC, for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Having its headquarters in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, the DRC is a non-governmental aid organization, for non-profit purposes, politically neutral and independent and non-denominational.
Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All of our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.
1. Background
DRC was recently registered in Chad. We are starting operations in the country and aim to develop them quickly with the main objective of responding to the humanitarian crisis in the east of the country in close coordination with DRC in Sudan. Multi-country programming will also be explored in the south of the country in synergy with DRC Central Africa and Cameroon.
DRC places strong emphasis on partnership, localization and durable solutions, working for equitable partnerships, effective coordination mechanisms and capacity building of national and local actors to respond effectively to urgent needs, and to trace the path to durable solutions. DRC is established in six countries in West and Central Africa and has a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
2. Object of the post
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for a security specialist who, under the authority of the Country Director, provides advice and technical support on the four stages (Evaluating, Deciding, Planning, Acting) of the management system. security risks of the DRC (SRMS) in Chad, ensuring compliance with the global security and access policies of the DRC. A detailed description of the CRD SRMS can be found here Chapter 20 - SRMS of the DRC; the areas of competence of the Safety Specialist are detailed in chapters 20.4 to 20.7.
The Security Specialist will be based in Adré but may be able to travel up to 40% of his working time throughout the country.
This position requires prior experience in security and humanitarian access, strong communication and analysis skills to fuel informed decision-making regarding DRC field operations.
3. Responsibilities
As a Security Specialist you will need to support the Country Director in maintaining the mentioned aspects of the DRC's security risk management system (SRMS) in the country for all DRC operations in Chad. Under the direct management of the Country Director, you pursue the following objectives and duties in your daily work :
- General objectives :Supervise the development and implementation of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) (SRMS) security risk management system
Support the Country Director and the country's field offices to ensure compliance with the DRC's security policy as set out in chapters 19 and 20 of the DRC operations manual
Provide specialized technical advice and operational know-how to develop policies and procedures (SOP) for the secure delivery of DRC programmatic activities, in close coordination with support and programmatic staff
Regularly visit the coordination office / zone offices to keep the SRMS up to date and carry out a quality control of the minimum operational safety standards (MOSS) and the safety improvement plan (SIP)
Perform or facilitate the provision of safety training for personnel at all levels. Ensure that the country complies with the minimum security training requirements of the DRC
Work independently to conduct SRMS assessments in all geographic areas of interest to the DRC in the country and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the organization's delivery model
- SRMS :Ensure that the country is up to date with the various components of the DRC's security risk management system: security level system (SLS), context, programs, threat and risk assessments, minimum security standards exploitation (MOSS), pre-arrival briefing (PAB), local security rules (LSR), contingency plans, emergency data recording (RED) according to SRMS monitoring
Ensure that CO has appropriate SOPs developed and implemented. Monitor compliance with SOPs.
Ensure that appropriate safety improvement plans (SIPs) accompany MOSS audits to meet outstanding requirements that are not yet met
Conduct regular reviews with incident management teams (IMT) to ensure that all components of contingency plans (e.g. hibernation, relocation, evacuation, medical emergency and removal) are up to date, realistic and correctly understood by all
- Capacity Building :Perform or facilitate the provision of safety training for personnel at all levels. Ensure that the country complies with the minimum security training requirements of the DRC
Travel regularly to the coordination office / zone offices to provide training to DRC staff on the various aspects of the SRMS and associated SOPs. Contribute to maintaining a « safety culture » by integrating the overall security policy of the DRC and the SRMS at all levels of DRC operations in the country
If relevant, assist and supervise area security teams (i.e. basic managers, security assistants, guards) on their role as custodians of the integrity of the SRMS
- Information management and Reports :
Position title: Country Security Specialist
Technical supervisor: Regional Safety Coordinator
Hierarchical manager: Country Director
Place of employment: Adré
Operational intervention area: Chad
Duration of the contract: 6 months
Type of contract: National contract/International
Date of shift desired: May 27, 2024
Salary conditions: Non-Management G - Level 2
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council is assisting refugees and displaced people around the world: we are providing emergency assistance to these people, fighting for their rights and strengthening their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along travel routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and lasting solutions. We are working for a successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, to fulfill their wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council (hereinafter: DRC, for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Having its headquarters in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, the DRC is a non-governmental aid organization, for non-profit purposes, politically neutral and independent and non-denominational.
Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All of our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.
1. Background
DRC was recently registered in Chad. We are starting operations in the country and aim to develop them quickly with the main objective of responding to the humanitarian crisis in the east of the country in close coordination with DRC in Sudan. Multi-country programming will also be explored in the south of the country in synergy with DRC Central Africa and Cameroon.
DRC places strong emphasis on partnership, localization and durable solutions, working for equitable partnerships, effective coordination mechanisms and capacity building of national and local actors to respond effectively to urgent needs, and to trace the path to durable solutions. DRC is established in six countries in West and Central Africa and has a regional office in Dakar, Senegal.
2. Object of the post
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for a security specialist who, under the authority of the Country Director, provides advice and technical support on the four stages (Evaluating, Deciding, Planning, Acting) of the management system. security risks of the DRC (SRMS) in Chad, ensuring compliance with the global security and access policies of the DRC. A detailed description of the CRD SRMS can be found here Chapter 20 - SRMS of the DRC; the areas of competence of the Safety Specialist are detailed in chapters 20.4 to 20.7.
The Security Specialist will be based in Adré but may be able to travel up to 40% of his working time throughout the country.
This position requires prior experience in security and humanitarian access, strong communication and analysis skills to fuel informed decision-making regarding DRC field operations.
3. Responsibilities
As a Security Specialist you will need to support the Country Director in maintaining the mentioned aspects of the DRC's security risk management system (SRMS) in the country for all DRC operations in Chad. Under the direct management of the Country Director, you pursue the following objectives and duties in your daily work :
- General objectives :Supervise the development and implementation of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) (SRMS) security risk management system
Support the Country Director and the country's field offices to ensure compliance with the DRC's security policy as set out in chapters 19 and 20 of the DRC operations manual
Provide specialized technical advice and operational know-how to develop policies and procedures (SOP) for the secure delivery of DRC programmatic activities, in close coordination with support and programmatic staff
Regularly visit the coordination office / zone offices to keep the SRMS up to date and carry out a quality control of the minimum operational safety standards (MOSS) and the safety improvement plan (SIP)
Perform or facilitate the provision of safety training for personnel at all levels. Ensure that the country complies with the minimum security training requirements of the DRC
Work independently to conduct SRMS assessments in all geographic areas of interest to the DRC in the country and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the organization's delivery model
- SRMS :Ensure that the country is up to date with the various components of the DRC's security risk management system: security level system (SLS), context, programs, threat and risk assessments, minimum security standards exploitation (MOSS), pre-arrival briefing (PAB), local security rules (LSR), contingency plans, emergency data recording (RED) according to SRMS monitoring
Ensure that CO has appropriate SOPs developed and implemented. Monitor compliance with SOPs.
Ensure that appropriate safety improvement plans (SIPs) accompany MOSS audits to meet outstanding requirements that are not yet met
Conduct regular reviews with incident management teams (IMT) to ensure that all components of contingency plans (e.g. hibernation, relocation, evacuation, medical emergency and removal) are up to date, realistic and correctly understood by all
- Capacity Building :Perform or facilitate the provision of safety training for personnel at all levels. Ensure that the country complies with the minimum security training requirements of the DRC
Travel regularly to the coordination office / zone offices to provide training to DRC staff on the various aspects of the SRMS and associated SOPs. Contribute to maintaining a « safety culture » by integrating the overall security policy of the DRC and the SRMS at all levels of DRC operations in the country
If relevant, assist and supervise area security teams (i.e. basic managers, security assistants, guards) on their role as custodians of the integrity of the SRMS
- Information management and Reports :
Monitor developments in the context and share relevant information with stakeholders regarding security issues and associated recommendations.
Maintain the security documentation downloaded and updated on the Sharepoint shares of the security unit of the country and the region.
Write weekly and monthly reports requested by the regional security unit.
Keep detailed records in electronic and paper form of all relevant security documents and ensure that they are quickly accessible to the incident management team if necessary.
Make regular calls with area security teams in the regions to monitor the overall situation and provide regular status reports regarding compliance with the DRC's overall security policy.
Ensure that an up-to-date briefing package for visitors is provided to all visitors and international staff arriving in the country.
Provide briefings on specific themes and questions at the request of the Country Director or the Regional Security Coordinator.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs while respecting the overall role of the Country Security Specialist.
4. Qualifications required
- Qualifications required
Maintain the security documentation downloaded and updated on the Sharepoint shares of the security unit of the country and the region.
Write weekly and monthly reports requested by the regional security unit.
Keep detailed records in electronic and paper form of all relevant security documents and ensure that they are quickly accessible to the incident management team if necessary.
Make regular calls with area security teams in the regions to monitor the overall situation and provide regular status reports regarding compliance with the DRC's overall security policy.
Ensure that an up-to-date briefing package for visitors is provided to all visitors and international staff arriving in the country.
Provide briefings on specific themes and questions at the request of the Country Director or the Regional Security Coordinator.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs while respecting the overall role of the Country Security Specialist.
4. Qualifications required
- Qualifications required
Technical experience and skills: Minimum 3 years of practical experience in the sector, working for an ONGI
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized security documentation
Proven experience in the delivery of safety training
Experience with incident management
Experience with information gathering, analysis and reporting
Work experience with national partners, local / government authorities and UN organizations
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proven commitment to liability practices
Education:
Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized security documentation
Proven experience in the delivery of safety training
Experience with incident management
Experience with information gathering, analysis and reporting
Work experience with national partners, local / government authorities and UN organizations
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proven commitment to liability practices
Education:
Master (e.g. political science, international development or economics)
In the absence of the above, a baccalaureate and six years of experience in the sector
Languages :
In the absence of the above, a baccalaureate and six years of experience in the sector
Languages :
Complete professional mastery of French
Master of English is an asset
Mastery of Arabic is a plus
5. Skills and qualities required:
Master of English is an asset
Mastery of Arabic is a plus
5. Skills and qualities required:
In this position, you must demonstrate the five essential skills of the DRC, namely :Aim for excellence: you focus on achieving results while ensuring an effective process. You strive to produce precise, in-depth and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
Collaborate: you cooperate with and involve the parties concerned, actively seeking their opinion and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging comments.
Take the reins: You take responsibility and give priority to your work according to the general vision and objectives of DRC. You take the initiative in the face of a challenge or an opportunity and you are looking for innovative solutions.
Communicate: you write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in the dialogue.
Demonstrate Integrity: You Respect and Promote the Strict Standards in Ethics and Professional Conduct in Relating to the Values and Code of Conduct of DRC, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment.
Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
Proactivity, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
Excellent communication skills (including attention and patience) are required
Good organizational skills are required
Meaning of exemplary ethics
Teamwork ability and a good sense of humor
6. General and ethical regulations:
Collaborate: you cooperate with and involve the parties concerned, actively seeking their opinion and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging comments.
Take the reins: You take responsibility and give priority to your work according to the general vision and objectives of DRC. You take the initiative in the face of a challenge or an opportunity and you are looking for innovative solutions.
Communicate: you write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in the dialogue.
Demonstrate Integrity: You Respect and Promote the Strict Standards in Ethics and Professional Conduct in Relating to the Values and Code of Conduct of DRC, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment.
Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
Proactivity, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
Excellent communication skills (including attention and patience) are required
Good organizational skills are required
Meaning of exemplary ethics
Teamwork ability and a good sense of humor
6. General and ethical regulations:
The Employee must comply with DRC's security, confidentiality and ethical requirements, including compliance with the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
The Employee must not be hired in another job during his employment contract with DRC without prior authorization request to his manager
The Employee must not engage in any activity which prejudices DRC or the implementation of its projects during its employment contract with DRC
The Employee must not give media interviews or share project-related content without prior authorization
The Employee must return to DRC any equipment or property of DRC at the end of his employment contract
7. Application procedures
If you are interested in this position, apply online following this link : www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies.
All applicants must download a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four pages).
Applications can be submitted online on the DRC website, at the link indicated above.
Applications sent by email will not be considered. Applications can also be submitted at the DRC offices in Ndjamena (4th district, rest district street 4267, door 707) and in Adré.
Applications will be closed on April 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. GMT.
We encourage national and international candidates to apply and we offer competitive wages. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the conditions of employment of DRC. For more information, please visit the DRC website.
DRC guarantees equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not discriminate in the recruitment process. However, applicants must take into account that the DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he will work.
If you have any questions or are having problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk. For more information on the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our drc.ngo website.
If you encounter technical difficulties, please contact us on this page: drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
The Employee must not be hired in another job during his employment contract with DRC without prior authorization request to his manager
The Employee must not engage in any activity which prejudices DRC or the implementation of its projects during its employment contract with DRC
The Employee must not give media interviews or share project-related content without prior authorization
The Employee must return to DRC any equipment or property of DRC at the end of his employment contract
7. Application procedures
If you are interested in this position, apply online following this link : www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies.
All applicants must download a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four pages).
Applications can be submitted online on the DRC website, at the link indicated above.
Applications sent by email will not be considered. Applications can also be submitted at the DRC offices in Ndjamena (4th district, rest district street 4267, door 707) and in Adré.
Applications will be closed on April 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. GMT.
We encourage national and international candidates to apply and we offer competitive wages. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the conditions of employment of DRC. For more information, please visit the DRC website.
DRC guarantees equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not discriminate in the recruitment process. However, applicants must take into account that the DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he will work.
If you have any questions or are having problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk. For more information on the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our drc.ngo website.
If you encounter technical difficulties, please contact us on this page: drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.