Job Openings at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Description

• Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Humanitarian Mine Action Advisor to support the capacity building of Police EOD Officers by delivering EOD training in North-East Nigeria.

About the Job
DRC/DDG’s overall objective in Nigeria is to promote stability and resilience among those affected by displacement in northeastern Nigeria, in particular in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. To achieve this, DRC / DDG is focusing its programming on three main priorities:

• Addressing the needs of youth at risk of dangerous migration, criminality and radicalization;
• Enhancing community safety, conflict mediation and security sector governance; and
• Reducing the risks associated with mines, Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and IED.

The Overall Purpose of the Role

• Under the overall supervision of the Technical Field Manager, the responsibility of the EOD instructor is to assist the TFM in all EOD training related matters and to deliver timely and high-quality EOD level 1 and 2 training to Nigeria Police EOD units in North East of the country.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assist in the preparation of the lessons to be delivered to the Nigeria Police Officers.
• Deliver timely and high-quality lectures during EOD level 1 training to Nigeria Police Officers in accordance with DDG SOPs and IMAS.
• Assist in the planning and the implementation of practical exercises.
• Build effective working relationships with DRC / DDG staff and the Nigeria Police Officers.
• Ensure the safety and security of trainees engaged in EOD training.
• Provide debriefings and report of the EOD course by highlighting both strengths and weaknesses for future learning and adaptation.
• Carry out any other activity related to EOD training as per the guidance of the TFM.

About You
To be successful in this role we expect you to have strong leadership skills and capacity to plan and deliver EOD training with strong pedagogy skills. You need to have political and cultural sensitivity, as well as diplomatic, tactful and flexible interpersonal style.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required:

• A minimum of 3 years of proven recent experience in EOD training
• Strong on liaison and networking with police, both on a national and local level.
• Proven ability to mentor and coach others.

Desirable:

• EOD Level 3, ideally EOD 3+ as well as knowledge of IEDD.
• Preferably either police or military experience.
• EOD trainer qualified.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We Offer

• Contract length:  1 Month
• Band: G-1
• Designation of Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria. An unaccompanied Duty Station
• Start date: 20/01/2020
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

The Position

• The Safety Officer serves as the focal person for staff safety and security during both everyday operations and emergencies. Supports the preparation of field travel authorisations and maintenance of staff information.
• Works within the safety procedures of DRC, municipal policies and procedures and in compliance with all national acts and legislation.
• The safety Officer will support the Safety Team Leader and Area Manager in managing staff safety and security function for all operations conducted within the Borno state.

The Overall Purpose of the Role

• The role is responsible for supporting the day to day oversight of DRC staff movements and ensuring that key information relevant to staff safety and security is disseminated. Advisories, Alerts and Reports to disseminate to all staff. Administrative and Safety operational tasks that support the day to day running of the Safety Departments Operations.
• The Safety Officer will maintain a high level of contextual awareness and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level.
• The Safety Officer will report directly to the Safety Team Leader and assist in providing the Area Manager with Technical support from the Country Safety Coordinator and will be an integral part of DRC’s Safety Department.

Responsibilities
Staff movement oversight and support:

• Travel Security Clearances: Prior to any movement complete all security briefings for staff travelling to high-risk field locations.
• Ensure that established movement tracking protocols are adhered to by both the Safety Unit and all DRC staff.
• Field movement tracking: Coordinate with logistics staff when directed to support Field level movement oversight and support.
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities
• Conduct site assessments and advise on mitigation measures, as required

Security incidents and data management:

• Draft and disseminate as required SMS alert advisories for DRC staff in the Safety Forum WhatsApp group when relevant and significant security incidents occur, or elevated threat levels are reported
• Draft and disseminate detailed Email advisories for DRC staff when relevant and significant security incidents occur, or elevated threat levels are reported.

Administrative and Operational support:

• Management of the guard force through ensuring standards of readiness is maintained, guard protocols adhered to and coordination with the guard force supervisors is routinely conducted.  Ensure that guard payments and other administrative matters that have a direct impact on guard force readiness are completed in a timely manner. Ensuring that the contracted guard force maintains a high standard of guarding for all DRC offices and residences, and when required take corrective action in coordination with the Guard force management
• Maintain the Safety Departments current asset register and oversight on all assets that are both utilized and stored (Thuraya and/or Iridium satellite phones and radio).  Coordinate with the DRC Logistics and Procurement department to ensure that the overall DRC asset register reflects the Safety Departments current asset register.
• Responsible for compiling daily, weekly and monthly report for the Safety Department.
• Provide DRC staff with current contextual briefings on a daily basis.

Support to International Visitors:

• Compile a current visitor arrival packet as directed. Responsible for maintaining the international visitor orientation record.
• Conducting visitor briefings and orientation on DRC safety systems, and briefing on emergency procedures, and safe rooms etc.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Country Safety Coordinator.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Security Management
• Certificate in Basic Security Management (INSO)
• Certificate in Advanced Security Management (INSO)
• Certificate in Humanitarian Access Negotiation (INSO)
• Hostile Environment Individual Security Training (HEIST) Certificate (INSO)
• 4-years of working experience with INGOs and/or other international agencies
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player with excellent communication skills
• Proven commitment to accountability practices and strong IT skills

Desirable:

• 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.
• Knowledge of Hausa – an asset.

Salary and Conditions
Condition:

• Availability: ASAP

Salary:

• In accordance with the 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.

Application Method / Notice

• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied should be sent to the Recruiting Manager
• Applications sent / received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the post may be filled before the deadline.
• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for a written test and oral interview.
• DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
• The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.