Humanitarian Access and Safety Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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: Humanitarian Access and Safety Assistant

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Supervised by: Area Manager
Contract Type: National contract
Reporting to: Area Manager
Employment Period: 1 Year with possibility of extension.

Purpose

• Danish Refugee Council is seeking a proactive and competent individual to support the operation as Humanitarian Access and Safety Assistant in Adamawa State.
• Reporting to the Area Manager and stationed primarily in Mubi, this position assists in the implementation of safety policies, plans and procedures the LGAs that DRC operates in.
• This position also provides advice on all manner of safety related manners and protocol.
• This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area.
• The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Area Manager with support from the Country Safety Manager and area Safety Officer, the holder of this position shall perform the following duties:

• Monitor the evolving situation in areas of operation and relay this information to relevant staff. 
• Establish a network of local contacts which facilitates safe access for DRC operations. 
• Assist in the development and facilitation of safety training to DRC staff and drivers.
• Lead in the conducting of site assessments of office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses and other sites as required.
• Assist in the drafting of standard operating procedures, contingency plans, threat assessments and other documents
• Assist in the updating of pre-arrival briefs, local safety rules, security phone trees and safety briefs.
• Assist the implementation of safety policies, protocols and procedures. 
• Lead regular safety audits of the offices, warehouses and guesthouses to include, but not limited to, checks of fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment and physical security elements (MOSS).
• Assist in the development of Safety Improvement Plans (SIP) for any gaps in safety identified.
• Contribute to weekly area safety sitreps to be sent to the Area Manager.
• Monitor vehicle and personal tracking system. Alert relevant parties in case of an emergency event.
• The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Qualifications

• University Degree in relevant sector (Sociology, Political Science, or other relevant equivalent disciplines).
• At least 1 year of experience in similar role
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in Hausa

Desirable:

• Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
• Experience working with displaced populations.
• Experience in Microsoft word/excel.

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Salary
Non Management - I

Conditions:

• Salary and conditions: Per the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment.  The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigerian laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2023; 11:59pm (GMT-time)