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Title: Safety Officer
Location: Dolo Ado
Employment Category: H2
Salary Range: As per the organization scale
Reporting To: Area Manager
Contract Duration: December 31, 2024
Posting date: July 19, 2024
Required Employee: 1
INTRODUCTION
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants. The organization has offices across the region and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender-based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Safety Officer will oversee safety matters directly or indirectly related to all DRC personnel, assets, and programs within the Area. This includes assuring Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) and responsibility for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting measures required to ensure safe delivery of aid. S/he will also supervise Guards and coordinate day-to-day movement and transportation, as per standards operation procedures, rules, and regulations.
Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Dollo Ado Area Manager and Safety / Access Manager, the Safety Officer should achieve the overall and specific position objectives and will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master
DRCâs 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 our vision and values.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Having a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant working experience. 5 years of relevant work experience (Safety or Risk Management) may be considered in the absence of a full Bachelor's Degree.
Previous experiences with humanitarian organizations in similar fields are an advantage.
Good reporting and communication skills; ability to coordinate staff, create work schedules and work plan
Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel), and email/Teams, and the internet.
Ability to build relationships with local authorities, good organizational skills and ethics.
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in working hours.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Stable, moral, and robust character and a good team player.
High personal and professional integrity.
Proven commitment to accountability practices.
EDUCATION: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)
Having a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant working experience. 5 years of relevant work experience (Safety or Risk Management) may be considered in the absence of a full Bachelor's Degree.
Any Safety Trainings are an advantage.
LANGUAGE: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken Local language (Somali)
Advanced Level in English
How To Apply
TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an 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 https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1036&departmentId=19012&ProjectId=171562
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than August 2, 2024.
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.ngo
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 gendergap.
Equal Opportunities: 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, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.
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