Humanitarian Access And Safety Officer

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.
  

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.
  

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.