Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue to scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a Safety Assistant to be based in Chernihiv with frequent field travels to Kyiv and within Chernihiv oblasts.

Overall purpose of the role

Under the technical supervision of the Safety Manager, assist in implementing DRC safety risk management systems (SRMS), including ensuring the Area North offices’ compliance with the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS). Proactively monitor information and safety situations and provide accurate, timely context updates and access constraints in Area North.

Geographic scope:

This role will be based in the Chernihiv Area office and will work to support operations in Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts.

Main responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of DRC safety risk management systems (SRMS) under technical supervision.
• Monitor information networks and update the ‘Traffic Light System’ accordingly.
• Proactively monitor the MOSS and recommend improvements/implement basic changes.
• Deliver briefings and context updates to the Safety Team.
• Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies to staff whose first language is not English with the support of technical specialists.
• Assess potential impacts of the evolving context on DRCs programmatic activities.
• Establish a network of local contacts to develop a nuanced understanding of the context.
• Support in site safety assessments and identify new office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses, and other sites as required. This can include regular safety audits, such as checking fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment, and physical security elements (MOSS), and so on.
• Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Deliver Pre/Post Arrival Briefs to incoming staff (national and international).
• Support incident response – particularly IMT and CMT.
• Support in the management of the DRC safety information portal (SharePoint) ensuring that it is up to date, relevant and accessible to a range of users.
• Support in delivering safety-related training to staff.
• Support in the maintenance of the structure of the DRC safety information portal (SharePoint) and ensuring information pertinent to the duty station is up-to-date, relevant, and accessible to a range of users.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

Reports to

• Technical by Country Safety Manager, and Line Management by Area North Manager

Required experience and qualifications

• University degree: higher degree.
• Work experience: 2 – 4 years professional experience.
• Languages: Advanced English proficiency preferred.
• Computer literacy: confident user in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: Open-ended contract upon successful completion of the three-month probation period.
• Duty Station: Chernihiv
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
• Medical and Health Insurance

Application process:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for application: July 19, 2024.