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About Danish Refugee Council

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO - one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 40 countries 7,500 employees protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC works during displacement at all stages: In the acute crisis, in exile, when settling and integrating in a new place, or upon return. DRC provides protection and life-saving humanitarian assistance. DRC supports displaced persons in becoming self-reliant and included into hosting societies. DRC works with civil society and responsible authorities to promote protection of rights and peaceful coexistence. Our 6,000 volunteers in Denmark make an invaluable difference in integration activities throughout the country.

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Access and Safety Team Leader will ensure a coordinated and compliant management of safety; as well as he/she will provide the Area Office with accurate and updated situation analysis. To achieve that, the Safety TL will perform the following:

 Responsibilities:

Security and safety management:

• Supervise and manage training and briefing of staff on safety awareness and DRC SOPs (including hibernation and evacuation procedures); as well as conducting Base and ad‑hoc briefings for visitors
• Give specific training to and supervise performance of guards and drivers
• Conduct regular assessment of application of security and safety SOPs with the aim of implementing technical guidance, supporting senior management with management of DRC premises; as well as with the aim of recommending corrective actions and report any safety rules violations
• Contribute to DRC incident management system by reporting any incidents involving staff, assets and premises and, if the case, assisting CIMP in the dealing with the incident
• Supervise operational safety by monitoring staff duty/official movements; checking and supervising maintenance of safety equipment of premises and vehicles
• Gathering and, upon clearance by AM, disseminating to concerned staff any information which has, or may have, an impact on operations

Management of guards:

• Participate to the hiring process of the guards
• Manage access points and permission to enter the compound and office
• Prepare and disburse working plans for guards.

Access, liaison and context analysis:

• Collect and compile information related to situational awareness  of the Region
• Support Senior Management strategic and operational decisions by providing regular and ad‑hoc context and safety analysis
• Support Area Office with field assessments and liaison, with the aim of maintaining/increasing operational safety and access to established or new areas of operations
• Support Area Office in establishing/maintaining/expanding effective relations with formal, informal, and traditional authorities and key persons
• Facilitate Senior management in dealing with law enforcement/communities/traditional and informal stakeholders in case of access and/or incident management

Document filing and representation

• Representing DRC or participating with Area Manager to access and security meetings with third parties. As well as to individual meetings with specific stakeholders.
• Maintain filing system of safety files and records
• Ensure information flow with relevant departments and participating to Area Office Weekly Coordination Meetings
• Performance of safety administrative matters

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• English Fluency
• MS Office

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