WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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 our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

he Safety and Access Officer is Herat AO, and reports to the Area Manager.  As an employee of DRC, the Safety and Access Officer represents DRC and must develop strong and fruitful relationships with many different actors in order to fulfill his/her tasks.  The Safety and Access Officer shall at all times behave in a respectful, cordial, and in professional manner, and always act in accordance with DRC’ Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure there is strong communication between local authorities, community leaders, security stakeholders and DRC and act as the local focal point for safety coordination and information sharing between the relevant national actors within the area of operations. Also includes representation of DRC at inter-agency safety forums.
  • Ensure DRC operates within the local authorities' guidelines and protocols.
  • Collect, verify, analyze, and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
  • Assist Safety Team Leader in developing Safety Plans, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Local Safety Rules (LSR), Safety Briefings, and Site Evaluation based on Safety Assessments.
  • Update and brief all DRC staff regarding security and context situations.
  • Actively support the Safety and Access Team Leader to ensure and monitor compliance with Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
  • Support Safety Team Leader in safety upgrade plans and Safety Improvement Plan (SIP) based on the needs in DRC office and field.
  • Maintain and keep an updated emergency contact list, local authorities contract and  register of key stakeholders.
  • Timely and accurate updates to the Safety and Access Team Leader pertaining to safety, access and risks associated with DRCs areas of operations by closely monitoring political safety developments.
  • Contributes to the continuous development and implementation of DRCs Safety associated SOPs.
  • Provides the appropriate response to support staff in the event of a safety and access -related incident or event.
  • Assists with conducting Physical safety site assessment and workplace Safety Surveys, i.e., staff, personal protective requirements, transport, and other workplace-related activities.
  • Assists Safety/ Access Team Leader in inductions and safety and access, and risk awareness orientations.
  • Assists Safety and Access Team Leader with conducting fire safety, and contingency planning drills, i.e., building evacuation and hibernation.
  • Assists Safety/ Access Team Leader with drafting incident reports and reviewing incident reports from the field to observe the shortfall of incident information.
  • Assists in conducting investigations into an activity that may pose a threat to DRC, such as loss or theft of equipment and information.
  • Support to the Guard as required.
  • Performs any other tasks and duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Competency

  • Excellent communications and people skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage problematic situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
  • Demonstrates the ability to provide advice and support to field staff.
  • Proven negotiation skills with internal and external actors.
  • Proven skills in concise report writing.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with security management
  • Good reporting skills and sound ability with numbers
  • Good communication skills
  • Sound command of written and spoken English and Pashtu
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to instruct and coordinate staff
  • Knowledge of working with government issues
  • Have good organizational skills and ethics

Education/qualifications:

  • University degree in relevant field.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English (written & spoken)
  • Proficient spoken and written Dari/Pashto

We Offer:

  • Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Note. This vacancy is open only to DRC Afghanistan internal staff

At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.