Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Safety Assistant
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Slots: 3
The Position
The purpose of the Safety Assistant role is to act as operations and communications focal point to the DRC mission staff for both the day-to-day operational needs and during security and medical emergencies
The Safety Assistant will be the persons responsible for the management of communications and staff movement monitoring, ensuring compliance with the DRC MOSS, as well as all safety and security policies, procedures and protocols.
Key Roles
Staff movements and accountability oversight and support at field level across the North East Regional States:
Provide a 24-hour overwatch on all DRC Nigeria deep field locations by acting as an immediate point of contact for all staff 24/7
Monitors, tracks, logs and reports all DRC Nigeria staff movements at field level across the BAY regional states
Monitors and logs all radio and satellite communications with DRC Nigeria field staff and other delegated focal persons
Monitors and logs all DRC Nigeria staff movements.
Security Incidents and Data Management:
Monitor, log and report on the security context via local and external sources within the BAY region
Monitor the local and national news/media platforms
Draft and disseminate the daily media monitoring reports
Receive, log and disseminate daily security incident alerts, advisories and updates when/if required ensuring timely notification to DRC Mission
Communicate all changes in the Safety Level at field level when directed by the Country Safety Coordinator
Ensure all safety and security incidents are logged and reported using the DRC reporting mechanism.
Administrative and Operational Support:
Play an active role of the DRC Nigeria Missions Safety and Security Department
A key player in the DRC Nigeria Missions country communications and staff accountability plan by providing technical communications support
To serve in the shift duties and operate various types of communications equipment on a daily basis
Responsible for the issue of communications devices, supporting accessories and relevant documentation
Be able to operate Motorola VHF/UHF radio, tracking devices, Thuraya and iridium satellite communications equipment
Be able to carry out maintenance, function’s tests and repairs on all communications equipment operated in the DRC Nigeria Mission
Conduct weekly situation reports to the Safety Team Leader
Conduct Security Risk Assessments and Safety Improvement Plans when required
Remain flexible for out of area assignments when/as required
Attend internal and external training programs organized by the Country Safety Coordinator
Ensure the missions communications and staff accountability plans, procedures and protocols are adhered to at all times across DRC’s AoR
Collates and submit the daily staff evacuation list to the Country Safety Coordinator and respective Area Manager daily.
Key Requirements
Essentials:
A minimum of five (05) years experience in the military or police as either a communications specialist, signaler and/or radio operator
Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in Security Management, Communication, Politics, Risk or any other related field
Three (03) years experience working with UN agencies, INGOs and/or international development organizations
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Stable, reliable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Strong logging and reporting skills
Strong information technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Fluent in English and Hausa (written and spoken).
Desirable:
Master's Degree in Security Management, Communication, Politics, Risk or any other related field (include certificates, licenses etc.)
Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
Demonstrative experience in INGO / NGO or UN field (operations) with experience of safety and security.
Conditions
Availability: ASAP
Salary and Conditions
In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for tax returns.
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
Note
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered
Applications sent / received after the deadline will not be considered
The position is for Nigerian nationals only.
DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.