Safety Assistant

Safety Assistant  

 

 

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 fulfilment 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. 

DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Algeria, Libya/Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman. DRC has 17 offices and approximately one thousand staff members across the MENA region. Following an internal HQ restructuring, from 1st January 2018 the region is focusing on the Middle East, hence Algeria, Tunisia and Libya will transition to a new region during the course of 2018, while Yemen will join the Middle East region.

 

About the job 

The Safety Assistant (SA) in coordination with, and supervision by Base manager, is responsible for supporting and implementing the safety functions in the Fallujah Office and supporting operations in Anbar. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Safety 

• Monitor the evolving situation in areas of operation and relay this information to relevant staff members.  

• Establish a network of local contacts which facilitates safe access for DRC operations. 

• Conduct personal safety awareness training to DRC staff and drivers. 

• Assist in the conduct of site assessments of office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses and other sites as required.  

• Assist in the drafting of standard operating procedures, contingency plans, threat assessments and other documents per guidance and direction of the Safety Manager.  

• Assist in the updating of pre-arrival briefs, local safety rules, security phone trees and safety briefs.  

• Assist the implementation of safety policies, protocols and procedures. 

• Provide regular safety reports to the Safety Team and Base Manager. 

• Responsible for obtaining necessary administrative authorizations’ from the relevant ministries and offices.  

• Responsible for collating all necessary information for the access letter. 

• Prepare purchase requests for safety items needed in the Fallujah office. 

• Manage employee bulletin board and contact list for Fallujah office. 

• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); 

• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct. 

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

 

 

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required  

Experience and technical competencies:   

• Minimum 1 year of INGO field experience in a similar position.  

• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player. 

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must. 

• Good communication and negotiation skills. 

• Excellent standard of dress and personal appearance (according to visibility profile). 

• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practices. 

• Experience of operating in a hostile security environment. 

• Geographic and cultural understanding of the Fallujah and Anbar region. 

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Good knowledge of Google Maps. 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Strong reporting skills with the Ability to write weekly activity reports and communication pieces.  

• Ability to prioritize large and changeable workload

Desirable 

• Good communication skills in English and Arabic 

• Able to work independently and energetically 

• Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations. 

• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights  

• Ability to work outside of normal working hours as required. 

• Willingness to work in the field and travel when needed.

 

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

 

 

We offer 

Contract length: 6 Months 

Level: B2 1 

Start date: 12 December 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 

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: 25 November 2018 

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.