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Safety Coordinator

Damascus

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Damascus
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Security and Safety
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job title: Safety Coordinator

Reporting to: Country Director

Location: Damascus, Syria

Overall purpose of the role:

The Safety Coordinator oversees the implementation of DRC’s Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) in Syria. This encompasses monitoring the safety situation at DRC’s operational hubs across the country, implementing effective safety risk management solutions and analyzing safety-related developments. In addition, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for rolling out contextualized Safety trainings.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Safety Risk Management:

  • Oversee the implementation of the Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) and corresponding tools, procedures and mitigation measures.
  • Ensure Safety-related procedures are presented in a comprehensible manner to DRC Syria staff to enforce a Safety culture that is accepted and appreciated by employees.
  • Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
  • Drive the design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the safe implementation of program activities.
  • Maintain relevant safety documentation, data, and records for the areas of concern.
  • Be responsible for the implementation of context-specific Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) and regularly assess the physical safety of DRC facilities and accommodations.
  • Apprise the Safety Level System (SLS) in coordination with Safety Assistants.
  • Consolidate the Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP).
  • Monitor the evolving situation in the area of DRC programming in coordination with other actors and Safety Assistants.
  • Management and tracking of DRC staff movements (domestically and internationally) in coordination with Safety Assistants.
  • Provide safety risk analysis during the project development process.
  • Provide safety briefings and orientations to all new and visiting DRC staff.
  • Advise on the procurement of Safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.

2. Coordination, Supervision, Training and Incident Response:

  • Coordinate Safety operations in DRC’s areas of operation and synchronize the work of all country-based Safety professionals.
  • Participate in DRC-internal coordination meetings to cover the Safety component, including but not limited to SMT meetings, grant review sessions, etc.
  • Represent DRC at external Safety coordination meetings with INGOs, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors.
  • Mentor and provide technical supervision to all dedicated DRC Syria Safety employees as well as part-time Safety Focal Points.
  • Provide demand- and policy-driven Safety trainings and participate in regional training initiatives in coordination with the Regional Safety Coordinator.
  • Be an essential part of DRC Syria’s critical incident management, provide timely and accurate incident reports/analysis, and support organizational lessons learned.
  • Direct immediate responses to incidents and support staff in the process.
  • Develop the capacity of Incident Management Teams.
  • Maintain a DRC Syria communication tree, including but not limited to WhatsApp Safety alert messages.

Experience and technical competencies: 

  • Relevant university degree (e.g. international development or safety management).
  • Minimum three years of relevant INGO Safety experience.
  • Advanced experience with delivering safety-related training, e.g. firefighting, first aid, safe driving.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Tested ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems.
  • Robust experience with critical incident management.
  • Excellent computer skills and solid knowledge of MS Office.
  • Proven commitment to accountability practices.
  • Previous experience working in multicultural work settings.
  • Sound experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Stable, moral, and robust character who functions well under stress.
  • Good team player.
  • High personal and professional integrity with a dedicated commitment to DRC’s Code of Conduct.

Education:

  • Master degree or equivalent, alternatively: bachelor degree with vast work experience.
  • Participation in Safety trainings and corresponding certificates will be viewed favorably.

Languages

  • Arabic (native speaker)
  • English (fluent)

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

  • Internal: DRC Syria management and staff, Regional Office
  • External: INGO SFP, UNDSS and other key stakeholders

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 30th November, 2022.

Equal Opportunity

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

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