Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC in Sudan has a programmatic presence in Central and South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref and Khartoum.

Overall purpose of the role:

• Manage all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system for DRC programmes within geographical area of responsibility.
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of safety and liaison within geographical area of responsibility.
• Direct manager for safety and liaison staff.

Geographic scope: Country (Sudan)

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Responsibilities:

People Management

• Lead and manage the safety and liaison team (including people planning, performance, well-being and development).
• Staff capacity building.

Safety Risk Management

• Undertake the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process.
• Advice on compliance requirements in line with the Global Safety Policy.
• Develop area and country safety management policies, protocols and procedures.
• Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Analyze, manage and report relevant information within geographical area of responsibility.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern.
• Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, relevant Incident Management Teams (IMTs).
• Technically advise on the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.

Liaison

• Oversee engagement with the Humanitarian Aid Commission of Sudan (HAC).
• Maintain strong understanding of processes and policies related to HAC.
• Ensure effective completion of processes related to Visas, Permits and Technical Agreements.

Training, supervision and support

• Support and deliver safety-related training.
• Mentor and provide technical supervision as needed to local safety and liaison staff.
• Facilitate surge support as required.

As Manager the post-holder is responsible for the following

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility.
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five 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

• Minimum 7 years of working experience as a safety and security manager/adviser with an INGO
• At least 4 years’ experience with people management
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Master’s degree (e.g. in political science, peace & conflict studies, history, or disaster management) or a military education
• Experience working in multicultural work settings
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
• Experience with information gathering, analysis and report writing
• Ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs)
• Experience with critical incident management
• Experience with delivering safety-related training
• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
• Experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

What we offer

Contract: 1 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ E.

Availability: ASAP.

Duty station: Khartoum or Gardef, Sudan or Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting Line: Country Director

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 15th May 2022 .

The screening will take place on a rolling basis and it is possible for DRC to start the recruitment process before the end of the advertised date if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.