Kenya Deputy Regional Safety Advisor - Horn of Africa & Yemen

BACKGROUND

DRC is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC has been operating in the Horn of Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief programmes. DRC has four programme offices throughout Somalia and a regional office in Kenya. There are numerous sub-offices, and also plans for new offices and programmes in Somalia. The Danish Demining Group (DDG) has been operating in Somaliland since 1999 and in Mogadishu since 2007, and Puntland since 2010. There are plans to increase activities and to start up in South Central Somalia.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The Deputy Regional Safety Advisor (DRSA) will advise and assist Programme and Area Managers to develop and implement the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in Somalia and Kenya, for both DRC and DDG programmes.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

The DRSA, in consultation with local safety staff and programme managers, is expected to pursue the following objectives in his/her daily work:

• Oversee the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process

• Develop area, regional and organizational safety management policies, protocols and procedures

• Facilitate Risk Assessments (RAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures

• Information management, analysis and reporting

• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern

• Support and deliver safety-related training

• Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety staff

• Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, relevant Incident Management Teams (IMTs)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

To achieve the position objectives, the DRSA will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Oversee the development and implementation of the SRM process.Specific tasks include:

• Assist and monitor the development of area-specific RAs; supervise the assessment of Safety Levels and provide recommendations to the RSA for approval.

• Advise Programme and Area Managers on available safety management strategies, including the transfer, avoidance, acceptance and/or control of risks.

• Assist in the development 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).

• Support the implementation of safety management plans and other related functions; and assist in the implementation of staff capacity training plans, including the delivery and prioritization of training modules

• Monitor and evaluate the SRM process throughout the Somalia and Kenya region, providing regular updates on the quality and progress of SRM implementation

Facilitate programme access and continuity through the provision of dependable advice, including:

• Provision of regular analysis, statistics and reporting on key developments within the region

• Tailored analysis and assessments, including RAs, on specific areas, themes, issues or scenarios

• Maintain a register of negotiations and developments related to access and humanitarian space

• Establish and maintain a list of contacts throughout the region

• Maintain and update the incident tracker for Somalia and Kenya, 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

Represent the Somalia 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 NSP, UN and other relevant external fora

• Establish a network of contacts and represent DRC/DDG at security meetings

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

Incident and crisis management and response, including:

• Support the establishment of Area and Country IMTs

• Coordinate the Country IMT in the event of a critical incident or crisis

• Develop the country level Critical Incident Management Plan and support area-specific CPs

• 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

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

• Quarterly MOSS audits of all programme areas

• 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

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

• Maintain a list of vendors and prices for safety-related equipment

• Assist logisticians and administrators with the procurement, delivery and control of safety equipment

• Act as the focal point for telecommunications systems, including radios and satellite phones

REPORTING

The DRSA will report to the Regional Safety Advisor (RSA) but work directly with senior programme staff in the relevant areas of operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University or higher degree in relevant discipline

• At least 3 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other international agencies

• INGO Security Management Experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems

• Experience with critical incident management

• Experience with delivering safety-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 Somalia context

CONDITIONS

Duty Station: TBC

Area of Operation: Somalia & Kenya

Contract: 1 year renewable contract.

Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as D2.

FURTHER INFORMATION

You are welcome to contact the Regional Safety Advisor, Daniel Hardy on email: rsa@drchoa.org for further information on the programme and the position.

Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr Hardy; we only receive applications via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Deputy Regional Safety Advisor – Horn of Africa & Yemen. Applications sent directly to Mr Hardy will not be considered.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

COMMITMENTS

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

APPLICATION AND CV

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. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

CV-only applications will not be considered.

Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked “Deputy Regional Safety Advisor - HoA/Yemen”, no later than 13 January, 2012.

We only receive applications via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Horn of Africa & Yemen (click on the vacancy, then on "Apply" at the bottom of the window that opens).

Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.

How to apply:

APPLICATION AND CV

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. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

CV-only applications will not be considered.

Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked “Deputy Regional Safety Advisor - HoA/Yemen”, no later than 13 January, 2012.

We only receive applications via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Horn of Africa & Yemen (click on the vacancy, then on "Apply" at the bottom of the window that opens).

Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.