Safety Coordinator – Myanmar

About DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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.

DRC 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.

Geographic scope: Country

This role has a country focus, to Coordinate and support the management of the Safety Risk Management system (SRMS) for both DRC and DDG programmes within Myanmar. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides technical guidance and technical support to country access and safety operations, while overseeing country activities.

Main responsibilities

Safety Risk Management:

• Provide oversight and quality assurance of the DRC Safety Risk Management System (SRMS);
• Review and update country safety management policies, protocols and procedures;
• Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures
• Analyze, manage and report relevant information within geographical area of responsibility in conjunction with safety and programme colleagues;
• Support the maintenance of relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern;
• Support the development of the capacity of Incident Management Teams (IMTs) at Area levels;
• Represent DRC at security forums and with relevant stakeholders, as required.

Capacity Building, Training, supervision and support:

• Provide capacity-building, training, and mentorship to Safety staff and Focal Points (SFPs);
• Support and deliver safety-related trainings;
• Ensure Safety Training Plans are in place at Country and Area levels, coordinated, and resourced.
• provide technical support to local safety staff as required;
• Facilitate surge support to IMTs as required.

Technical Line Management Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to other Employees in same technical area, who report to a different Manager as required;
• Advise on and promote understanding and application of DRC policies, procedures and principles;
• Raise issues of non-compliance to CD/SMT.

About you

The successful applicant selected for this role will likely have a strong understanding of Safety in the context of humanitarian programming and will definitely have INGO experience gained in a number of contexts. To be successful in this role the applicant will fulfil the following criteria:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a relevant INGO Safety or Security role; 
• Experience working in multicultural work settings;
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems; 
• Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing;
• Ability to conduct and produce high quality assessments on access and safety issues;  
• Experience with incident management;
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Core Competency:

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
• Salary Band: G-1
• Designation of Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar with 60% travel
• Start date: March 2020 or earlier depending on the candiate
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; 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 three pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Midnight (Myanmar time) 7th February 2020.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified - so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC remains a right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport