Females
are encouraged to apply for this position
Job Description
Safety Officer – Liaison
Duty Station [Khokha]Yemen
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has delivered humanitarian
relief and development programming in Yemen since 2008. DRC focuses on
supporting refugees, migrants, and people displaced by conflict and natural
disasters, working especially in areas with access challenges. DRC engages in
protection, emergency, WASH, and mine risk education programming among other
sectors, and has hub offices in Sana'a, Aden, Hodeidah, as well as several
other locations throughout Yemen.
In response to the critical and constantly evolving humanitarian situation in
Yemen, DRC has assumed a leading role in coordinating response at IDP hosting
sites. Working at IDP sites involves working together with international and
local organizations in order to coordinate implementation of humanitarian
activities, support community-based site management mechanisms, and monitor
standards, needs, and gaps..
Overall purpose of the role: To assist in managing safety and liaison
activities in Khokha office and Westcoast, ensure operation in compliance with
safety procedures. Manage and implement safety procedures and instruct staff to
be compliant with safety procedures
Responsibilities:
- Assist
Safety Team Leader – South with the implementation of regional safety
policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related
to the safe implementation of program activities and ensuring that staff
are instructed about safety awareness and procedures.
- Track
access and operations and monitoring of staff during field movements.
- Collect,
verify, analyze, and submit timely and regular reports on issues that
affect, or may affect DRC/HDP operations.
- Support/Coordinate
with Safety Officer in Mocha for on various Safety functions, e.g., Staff
movement, Safety assessment, deconfliction, document of incidents and
analysis and reporting
- Facilitate
at the governorate and support the SO in Mocha/Aden to ensure that
MOPIC/IDP Executive Unit coordination are in place to maintain staff
access to beneficiaries.
- Monitor
the evolving situation in DRC operations in area of responsibility (West
Coast) in coordination with other actors as per regional, country, and
program guidelines.
- Establish
a network of contacts with relevant government offices, including MOPIC,
IDP Exclusive Unit, and represent DRC at safety meetings, including active
participation in safety-Liaison meetings in the west coast and as assigned
by Base Manager.
- Provide
operational safety briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff
in area of responsibility.
- Assist
in training on safety procedures, security awareness, PAST, access and
counter-surveillance; mission planning, and fire safety (as required) for
field offices staff in area of responsibility.
- Assist
in the management of safety incidents and crisis, provide timely and
accurate incident reports and analysis, including analysis of
organizational lessons learned.
- Monitoring
and supervision (as required) of security guards, watchmen, and drivers
where it relates to compliance of safety measures, local safety rules, and
standard operating procedures.
- Supervise
the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and
regulations.
- Ensure
that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities.
- Assist
in regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), including regular review of
Safety Level System (SLS) and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) as
per DRC policy in coordination with Safety Team Leader – South
- Advise
and assist the procurement and issue of safety equipment.
- Track
safety-related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern
analysis.
- Conduct
regular field site assessments and advise on mitigation measures.
- Carry
out other activities as requested by Base Manager and Safety Team Leader –
South.
Reporting Arrangements
With regard to safety policy, DRC has a dual-line reporting
structure. The safety Officer will report to Base Manager - Mocha, and for
technical and information matters and tasking, to the Safety Team Leader in the
South and country safety The dual reporting structure is designed to eliminate
any delays and to promote transparency in the reporting process.
Weekly Deliverables:
Submit daily updates as needed to Base Manager in Mocha
about safety operation status within area of responsibility.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of
experience)
Essential:
- 4
years of experience in security, preferably in the military or police
context or related field of work.
- Prior
experience with the UN System or an International NGO is highly desirable.
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
- A
university degree in a discipline related to security management,
international studies, or military/police studies.
- Diploma
or equal of public relations.
All DRC staff members are expected to demonstrate the
following core competencies:
- Striving
for excellence – constantly and actively seeking ways to develop
professionally.
- Collaborating
– working respectfully with DRC staff, partners, beneficiaries, and other
stakeholders.
- Taking
the lead – showing positive initiative in situations where leadership is
required.
- Communicating
– ability to listen, give space, and convey thoughts and ideas to others
respectfully.
- Demonstrating
integrity – adhering to high personal and professional ethical standards.
Language: (indicate fluency level)
- Fluent
in both written and speaking English – highly preferable.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal
- All
DRC Staff.
- DRC
management and SMT.
External
- Government
bodies.
- Ministry
of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC).
- Operations
Room (Ministry of Interior).
- Yemen
Mines Action Center.
- Other
INGOS.
- UN
Agencies.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract ending on
31 December 2023, renewable based on both funding and performance.
Duty Station (Based in Khokha)Yemen:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms
of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (NMH2), level (1), and will
be reporting to the Base Manager.
How to Apply
Application process
Are you Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking
on the apply button or the link below.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV
(no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy
note. CV only applications will not be considered.
Females are encouraged to apply for this position.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online
application process, please contact asala.abdullah@drc.ngo. Or you can
submit your CV and Cover letter to DRC Khokha or Mocha office ( guards) and
sign CVs reception form, stating date and position.
DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits
discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status or disability.
DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice
any discrimination in any recruitment process.
Applications close on the 2nd of February
2023 at midnight (local-time). Applications submitted after this date
will not be considered. The interviews are expected to take place, in two weeks
after advertisement closing date.
Need further information?
- For
more details on this position, please contact yem-recruitment@drc.ngo
- Please
note that applications sent directly to [yem-recruitment@drc.ngo]
will not be considered.
- For
further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our
website www.drc.ngo