Safety Professionаls (multiple positions)

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is present in Ukraine since 2014 and currently responding to the evolving humanitarian crisis – providing support in the various sectors including Protection, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding, Shelter & Settlements and others.

Considering the worsening crisis on the territory of Ukraine, DRC is expanding its presence in Ukraine and is looking for Safety professionals in Lviv, Dnipro and Kyiv.

Overall purpose of the role

• Assists in the development and implementation of DRC safety risk management systems, including policies, plans and procedures in areas of operation.
• Provide administrative assistance and technical support and ensure that programs and projects activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner.

Geographic scope: Area or Base (Lviv, Dnipro or Kyiv).

This role has an Area/Base focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of area/base strategies, which are translated into action plans and daily tasks. The role supports country operations through offering specific safety risk technical guidance provided from the Safety Specialist. 

Main responsibilities

• Monitor the evolving situation in assigned areas of operation and relay this data to relevant staff.
• Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations.
• Establish a network of local contacts which facilitates safer access for DRC operations.
• Monitor staff movements, report on movement irregularities and initiate emergency response if needed.
• Assists in developing and facilitating safety risk training to DRC staff and drivers.
• Prepare and submit Safety Incident Reports (SIR).
• Assist the Safety Specialist in conducting site safety assessments and identifying new office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses and other sites as required. This can include regular safety audits, such checking fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment and physical security elements (MOSS), among other items.
• Contribute to Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities.
• Assist in drafting standard operating procedures, contingency plans, threat assessments and other documents.
• Assist in updating of pre-arrival briefs, local safety rules, security phone trees and safety briefs.
• Assist in implementing realistic DRC safety policies, protocols and procedures.
• Contribute the procurement and issue of safety and protective equipment.
• Assist in developing DRC Safety Improvement Plans (SIP) for any safety gaps identified.
• Alert relevant parties in case of an emergency event, and support incident response as directed by the Safety Specialist.
• Support the Safety Specialist in updating the Safety Level System (SLS).
• Assist DRC in ensuring current legislation, rules, standards, provisions, instructions on labor protection, industrial sanitation, fire protection and environmental protection are adhered to.
• Carry out constant control over observance by workers of requirements concerning labor protection. 
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

Reports to

• Area/Base Manager
• Technical line-reporting to Safety Specialist                           

Required experience and competencies

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in security operations and management;
• Experience working in multicultural work settings;
• Experience with information gathering;
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments;
• Advanced English proficiency;
• Fluency in Ukrainian.

Required education

• Diploma or equivalent professional qualification

We offer

• An interesting opportunity to work with the International Humanitarian Organization
• Fixed-term Labor Contract
• Medical and Life Insurance 

Contract length: until the end of December 2022, after 3 months of probation period.

Start date: ASAP

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Applying link: https://drc.ngo/about-us/careers/vacancies/job/?p=164762

Closing date for applications: June 23, 2022

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.