Security Safety Coordinator

DRC

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Somalia

Description :

Organization: Danish Refugee Council
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 25 Feb 2017

INTRODUCTION

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and its sister organization DDG has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programs include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. Danish Demining Group aims to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordinances and small arms and light weapons”. These goals can be effectively advanced through cooperation and joint action with other organization as well as with integration of operations and programs.DDG is a specialized unit within DRC.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES

The Country Safety Coordinator (CSC) will manage all aspects of the DRC/DDG Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in all of Somalia, to include Somaliland and Puntland for both DRC and DDG programmes. The CSC, in consultation with local safety staff and programme manager, is expected to pursue the following objectives in his/her daily work:

• Manage the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process
• Develop and supervise the implementation of area safety management policies, protocols and procedures
• Perform Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and supervise the implementation of mitigation measures
• Oversee the information management, analysis and reporting process for DRC/DDG offices within Somalia
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern
• Facilitate and deliver safety-related training to local and international staff
• Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety staff
• Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, the Incident Management Team (IMT) for both DRC/DDG
• Provide quality assurance and capacity building of armed and unarmed guards
• Act as the focal point for contractual and procurement issues related to safety risk management, including the provision of armed security
• Manage all safety related equipment, including communications and B6 armor vehicle(s)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

To achieve the position objectives, the Country Safety Coordinator will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

a) Manage the development and implementation of the SRM process. Specific tasks include:

• Perform area-specific SRAs and conduct Safety Level assessments.
• Advise Programme and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.
• In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points, develop and supervise the implementation of area-specific safety plans, including Local Safety Rules (LSR); Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Contingency Plans (CPs); mitigation action plans; and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
• In cooperation with Local Safety Officers and Security Focal Points ,develop, update and supervise the implementation of safety improvement action plans for DRC/DDG programmes in Somalia as needed
• Monitor and evaluate the SRM process in Somalia, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation

b) Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice and field trip planning, including:

• Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the country
• Tailored analysis and assessments, including SRAs, on specific areas, themes, issues or scenarios
• Monitor negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space
• Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region
• Maintain and update the incident tracking database for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, and provide trend/pattern analysis
• Provide advice on programme development and implementation, including programme assessments
• Identify potential scenarios, indicators of change and key decision points
• Oversee the implementation of field travel SOPs and planning

c) Represent DRC/DDG programmes within inter-agency fora as related to safety issues, including:

• Focal point for safety co-ordination between relevant actors within the area of operations
• Attend INSO, UNDSS and other relevant external fora
• Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings

d) Capacity building of all staff, consultants and implementing partners, including:

• Provide operational safety briefings and orientation to all new and visiting staff
• Brief new international and non-local staff on specific cultural norms and behaviours
• Train local safety staff in the delivery of establish safety training modules
• Organize and coordinate the delivery of Personal Safety Training (PST) on a quarterly basis

e) Incident and crisis management and response, including:

• Supervise the establishment of Area IMTs for DRC/DDG, including a shared IMT protocol
• Coordinate the IMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis
• Develop the area level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific Contingency Plans
• Brief IMT members on their responsibilities and ensure alternate members are available and briefed
• Assist in the management of safety incidents and provide timely and accurate incident reports
• Oversee the regular review and scenario-based TTXs for both IMTs

f) Quality assurance of safety-related policies, protocols, procedures and regulations, including:

• MOSS audits
• Monitoring of armed guards, watchmen and SPUs
• Assess the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC/DDG facilities
• Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures

g) Act as the focal point for the procurement and installation of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources, including:

• Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment
• In cooperation with Local IT department personnel, act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones
• Liaison with Private Security Providers (PSPs) and monitoring of payments to PSPs

h) Manage and oversee all aspects of international staff safety and security including:

• Coordinate and directly supervise all field visits outside of the office
• Supervise all travel authorizations for permanent and visiting international staff
• Oversee and, if necessary, operate the B6 armoured vehicle during field visits and travel
• Brief all incoming staff and visitors
• Insure that all staff, both international and national have attended the mandatory safety training, and arrange for the training of personnel who have not met this requirement

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Specifications

• At least 2-5 years’ Security management experience with INGOs in fragile countries similar to Somalia.
• At least 2 years’ operational experience on international deployments
• Security management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
• Detailed knowledge of radio and other telecommunications systems
• Experience with critical incident management
• Experience with delivering security-related training
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Stable and robust character, team-player with a good sense of humor
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferable:

• Experience with the Somali context
• UN or NGO experience
• Close Protection experience and/or qualifications
• First aid instructor qualification
• Military experience will be considered.

CONDITIONS

Availability: 1^st March 2017

Duty station: Mogadishu, Banadir Somalia (This is a non-family duty station) with regular travel to other filed offices in Somalia

Duration: One year with possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funds

Reporting: This positon reports directly to Country Director; Technical support will be provided by the Regional Security Advisor in Nairobi and the Deputy Regional Security Advisor for Somalia and Kenya. The Country Safety Coordinator will work in coordination with the DRC/DDG Area Operation Managers/Coordinators, program Coordinators/Managers and Local Safety Officers / Safety Focal Points for South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland for day to day management, but will also work directly with Country Operations Director and Deputy Country Director/Head of Programmes for both DDG and DRC

Contract: Level A13. This is a Non Family Duty post. Salary, benefits and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. For national staff, DRC offers competitive salaries and benefits based on the national staff salary scale.

COMMITMENTS

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

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