Job Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon with regular travel throughout the region
Start date: 1 October 2024
Duration: 15 months with possibility of renewal
Line manager: Regional Director, West & Central Africa and Caribbean
Technical advisor: Global Security Adviser, EWDE HQ
Join our team to support partner programming and project implementation while ensuring the safety of DKH staff and assets. This role impacts our security strategy in the region and suits those who enjoy working in an international, cross-cultural team with the convenience of a local office. Ideal for individuals who love to travel, help others develop expertise, and manage multiple responsibilities.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The RSA provides technical leadership in Health, Safety & Security (HSS) management in the WaCAR region, to protect DKH staff, assets, operations, and interests. They advise the Regional Director on safety and security risks, support country offices, and work closely with country security staff and the EWDE global security unit. The RSA coordinates and ensures adherence to security procedures, supporting DKH program staff. In collaboration with CRs, the RSA provides technical guidance and advice to security staff and focal points in DR Congo, Chad, and Haiti, and is responsible for operational HSS in Cameroon as the Security Focal Point (FSP).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical leadershipProvide technical advice and support on HSS and incident management to the Regional Director and Country Representatives and make HSS decisions during emergencies if necessary.
Guide and advise SFPs across the region.
Ensure HSS management is integrated into program planning and strategy development in the WaCAR region.
Operational securityEnsure a consistent yet flexible approach to HSS across the region, suggesting improvements to processes, guidelines, and tools.
Draft and/or regularly revise HSS plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Areas of Operations (AoO) in line with EWDE HSS standards.
Conduct and review Security Risk Assessments (SRA), update risk ratings for Security Phases, facilitate compliance with HSS plans and regulations, and provide HSS input for contingency planning.
Assess and support the HSS capacity and systems of DKH partner organizations, leveraging DKH's tools and best practices.
Advise on and support efforts to enhance DKH’s reputation, image, and acceptance within communities and among stakeholders.
Ensure the safety and security of all assets and infrastructure within the region.
Liaise with external security networks on regional humanitarian safety and security matters, including at the country level for Cameroon.
If requested, provide HSS support to the DKH sister organization Bread for the World (BftW) and professional volunteers in the WaCAR region.
Incident managementLead and advise on serious incidents and manage incident processes for the Regional Director and Country Representatives.
Participate in Incident Management Teams (IMT) for all Country Offices in the WaCAR region.
Coordinate the Regional Office and Cameroon country office IMTs, facilitate the IMT process, and execute IMT leaders’ decisions.
Monitor events in assigned countries, review incident report submissions for accuracy, and follow up as necessary.
Coordinate with the EWDE Global Security Unit on IMT in line with global EWDE Incident/Emergency/ Crisis Management procedures.
Support EWDE-wide incident/emergency/crisis management efforts in the region as needed.
Travel security & travel risk managementEnsure country offices implement field travel and visitor management procedures according to EWDE HSS Standard SOP 5 and SOP 6.
Provide security briefings for visitors and new staff arriving in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Conduct travel risk assessments, security briefings, and ongoing traveler monitoring.
Advise Yaoundé-based staff, consultants, and visitors on risk mitigation, and coordinate with line managers to sign off on travel applications and provide travel clearance.
Coordinate safety and security arrangements for field visits of DKH staff, consultants, and visitors with partner organizations.
Capacity strengtheningLead and manage capacity strengthening in HSS by setting clear goals and delivering training to enhance the skills of country office SFPs and partner organizations.
Facilitate staff training based on EWDE HSS Minimum Training Requirements, including first aid, safe driving, fire drills, and security seminars.
Fleet safetyMonitor the implementation of vehicle and fleet safety policies and procedures across the region in accordance with EWDE HSS Standard SOP4.
Review and investigate road traffic accidents and incidents to establish root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Perform vehicle safety audits to identify potential hazards, ensuring employees follow safety policies and vehicles are well-maintained and safe.
Build the capacity of country office SFPs in vehicle and fleet safety management.
QUALIFICATION, EXPERTISE, AND SKILLS:
5 years minimum of experience in security management, preferably in humanitarian assistance
University degree (minimum Bachelor’s) or relevant work experience in a relevant field
Expertise in security procedures, risk assessment, and analysis of local and regional security trends
Proficient in communicating with stakeholders in politically and culturally sensitive environments
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international NGO standards
Professional working proficiency in French and in English (written/spoken)
Excellent coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information (written and verbal) clearly to diverse audiences
Experience working in dynamic, politically sensitive contexts while maintaining organization and detail orientation under pressure with minimal supervision
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility, diplomacy, and commitment to quality and results
Demonstrates integrity, respect for diversity, and patience
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
DKH team members are expected to support all efforts for increased accountability towards the beneficiaries while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
University degree (minimum Bachelor’s) or relevant work experience in a relevant field
Expertise in security procedures, risk assessment, and analysis of local and regional security trends
Proficient in communicating with stakeholders in politically and culturally sensitive environments
Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international NGO standards
Professional working proficiency in French and in English (written/spoken)
Excellent coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information (written and verbal) clearly to diverse audiences
Experience working in dynamic, politically sensitive contexts while maintaining organization and detail orientation under pressure with minimal supervision
Team player with a strong sense of responsibility, diplomacy, and commitment to quality and results
Demonstrates integrity, respect for diversity, and patience
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
DKH team members are expected to support all efforts for increased accountability towards the beneficiaries while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
How To Apply
Kindly apply by sending your motivation letter and CV without any further attachments by email to the : ooooo@oooooo.com (email is available to subscribers only)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social background, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.