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Safety Officer - National Contract

Athens

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Athens
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
  • Closing Date: Closed

Introduction
 
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40 countries around the world.   
 
DRC’s mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of immediate suffering among people affected by conflict, safeguarding, restoration and development of livelihoods, and, institutional and organizational change that contributes to protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.  
 
 
Background
 
DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015, providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos Island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.  
 
 
Purpose 
 
The SO’s responsibility is to monitor the overall security situation, enforce DRC Safety Policy and provide sound and timely advice to DRC staff and management in order to support the safe and efficient delivery of program activities in the designated area of operations. 
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Under the overall supervision of the Country Director and in close coordination with the relevant Area Manager, SO bear’s the responsibility to represent the organization when liaising with the local administrations 
 
 
 
Activities 
  • Keep informed of any changes in the administrative procedures for access to the camps; 
  • Establish or reinforce relations with the representatives of the different Greek law enforcement authorities and military; 
 
Supervision
 
  • Regularly conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and the Safety Level System (SLS) as per DRC policy 
  • Monthly assessment of the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS). 
  • Monthly inspection of DRC offices and facilities as required in the MOSS 
  • Manage the SMS and WhatsApp alert networks in assigned areas of responsibility 
  • Timely submission of Safety Incident Reports 
 
Information
 
  • Monitor the evolving situation in the area of DRC operations in coordination with other actors as per country and program guidelines 
  • Facilitate access and operations through the provision of dependable advice to staff and managers 
  • When necessary, act as the local focal point for security co-ordination and information sharing between the relevant actors within the area of operations  
  • Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations 
  • Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC at security meetings 
  • When necessary, actively participate in relevant security meetings within the area of operations 
  • Provide operational security briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff  
  • Track security related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern analysis 
 
Analysis
 
  • Identify indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and security phases 
  • Assist in training program staff on security procedures, as required  
  • Prepare and submit security reports and trend analyses, as required
  • Provide advice on program development and implementation 
 
Safety Risk Management
 
 
  • Supervise the implementation of DRC safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of program activities 
  • Supervise and monitor the development and implementation of context specific MOSS 
  • Monitoring and supervision (if/as necessary) of contracted security guards (security companies) 
  • Supervise the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations 
  • Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities 
  • Advise, assist and control the procurement and issue of security and protective equipment, as required 
  • When necessary provide security clearance to staff through facilitation of the appropriate process 
  • Conduct 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 organizational lessons learned  
 
 
Reporting Arrangments
 
 
The SO will report to the National Security Officer. 
 
 
Required Qualifications
 
  • Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in communication, politics, risk or other related field 
  • 1 – 3 Experience working with NGOs, other international agencies or multinational business 
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines  
  • Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player 
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour 
  • Proven commitment to accountability practices 
  • Strong information technology skills 
  • Fluent in written and spoken English 
 
Skills & Qualities
 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Dynamic personality and ability to work under pressure 
  • Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC 
  • Commitment and respect of the DRC code of conduct 
  • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle 
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others 
  • Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines 
  • Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required  
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment 
 
 
Terms and Conditions  
 
 
The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).   
 
All work related transport costs from duty station to other work sites are refundable.   
 
All communication costs work related are refundable.   
 
DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.   
 
The position will be based in Athens (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply.  
 
 
General Regulations 
 
 
The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework. 
 
Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization. 
 
Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period. 
 
Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
 
Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request. 
 
 
Application Process  
 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies  
 
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.   
 
Applications close on 21st of February 2017. 
 
Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.    
 
 
This vacancy is now closed.