Safety Team Leader

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎06-15The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons
across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and
strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-
affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where
refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for
responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration
and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in ‎1956 and has since grown
to become an international humanitarian organization with more than ‎7,000
staff and ‎8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect,
independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
In ‎2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC
became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in
the country and now operates in ‎11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad,
Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.
The overall purpose of the role :
The Safety team leader's responsibility is to monitor the overall
safety/security situation and track staff movement across the area and ensure
the safety regulations are applied at all levels and provide sound and timely
advice to DRC staff and management in order to support the safe and efficient
delivery of program activities in Diyala and Anbar. In addition, the Safety
team leader - South works with the Country Safety team (Head of Safety and
Safety specialist) in ensuring that requirements relating to DRC’s access
letters are fully met.
Responsibilities
SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT
* Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures
* Analyze, manage, and report relevant information within the geographical area of responsibility
* Maintain relevant safety documentation, data, and records for the areas of concern
* Support the area manager and area SMT in the implementation of global, regional, and local security policies, protocols, and procedures to implement programs as safe as possible.
* Assist the Head of safety and Area Manager with regard to the process of creating and updating context-specific Minimum Operational Security Standards.
* Design or improve processes for physical asset protection protocols and regulations
* Maintain and provide advice on Critical Incident Management Plans at country and area-levels
* Assist program managers in ensuring that appropriate access paperwork is in place for all program sites.
* Technically advise on the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities, and other resources.
* Support managers in program site assessments and advise on mitigation measures, as required
* Assist in the management of security incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reports and analysis, and support the implementation of measures from organizational lessons learned.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS
* Monitor situational developments countrywide and in the areas of DRC operations, liaising with other actors as required
* Ensure timely inputs into safety updates and DRCs Safety Incident Reporting (SIR) database
* Provide regular updates and analysis of the security situation to DRC staff in coordination with AM and HoS.
* Support AM and HoS about security coordination and information sharing between the relevant actors within Area
* Work in close coordination with the local safety focal points for security coordination and information sharing between the relevant actors within the area of operations
* Provide support and advice to staff on safety-related issues
* Maintain the curriculum for and deliver Safety training (PAST, Guard, driver) for DRC staff
* Facilitate access and operations through the provision of dependable advice and action to staff and managers
* Facilitate access for DRC staff in Iraq through the relevant authorization systems in coordination with designated access letter focal points
* Support and update assessments of the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and Safety Level System (SLS)
* Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
* Support the AM and HoS in establishing a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings
* Participate in Security Cell meetings within the area of operations (INSO, UN, others as required)
* Maintain updated documentation as per DRC Safety Risk Management System
* Track security-related incidents and developments and provide evidence-based analysis
* Support AM and HoS in conducting regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per DRC policy
* Support the HoS and Area Managers in identifying indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and security phases
* Provide safety advice and forecasts to the management team for program development and implementation.
Training, Supervision, and Support
* Support and deliver safety-related training
* Mentor and provide technical supervision to Safety focal points
* Facilitate surge support to IMTs as required.
* Supervise security guards
* Participate in the hiring process of the guards
* Prepare and disburse working plans for guard
Activities:
* Keep informed of any changes in the administrative procedures for obtaining safety-relevant documents
* Support Management in establishing relations with the representatives of the different administrative services
* Support Management when meeting with the representatives of the different administrative services as often as necessary to obtain documents or solve problems
* Support Management with dialogue and networking with organizations such as UN and INGOs Forums
* Sustain networks with security agencies and/or other political administrations in the country
* Where required represent the organization when liaising with the local administrations, security forces, and other organizations
* Support management in resolving CoC related issuesExperience and technical competencies:
* ‎3+ years’ experience working with NGOs, other international agencies, or multinational business
* Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
* Stable, moral, and robust character who remains calm and works well under pressure.
* Proven experience in working flexibly within a diverse team, with the ability to adapt to flexible working hours & able to travel to field sites often, and on short notice, and be available on-call
* Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
* Strong information technology skills and excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
* Stress-resilient personality and proven track record of performing under stress
* Have an (Iraq) driver’s license and be prepared to drive DRC vehicles.
Education:
* Master or equivalent, a bachelor with strong experience
* Specialized training or experience in International NGO safety-related topics including HEAT, PAST, and First Responder.
* Strong information technology skills
* Some experience in negotiating access for humanitarian or other agencies.
Languages:
* Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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.Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the
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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.
Closing date for applications: ‎15 June ‎2022
Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application
process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website drc.ngo