Safety Team Leader

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 800 staff in Ukraine and implements 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 a Safety Team Leader for its activities in Dnipro (cover Dnipropetrovska and Zaporizka oblasts).

This position is open to Ukrainian nationals only. Advanced English skills are required.

About the job

In close collaboration with the Head of Safety and Area Manager, the Safety Team Leader will support the safe and effective operation of DRCs programming in Dnipropetrovska and Zaporizhzka(government-controlled) oblasts.

Roles reporting to this position: : 2 Safety Assistants, one in Dnipro and one in Zaporizhzhia
Reports to: Direct Line Manager: Area Manager Southeast.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Information

• Act as the local focal point for safety co-ordination and information sharing between the relevant national actors within the area of operations;
• Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations;
• Establish a network of contacts that supports DRC safety in operations;
• Track safety related incidents and developments and provide trend/pattern analysis to facilitate programme access;
• Undertake and support others to undertake Risk Assessments (RAs) and facilitate the implementation of mitigation measures;
• Manage the Safety Level System (SLS) for the programmes;
• Lead in conjunction with the Area Safety Manager and Area Manager the implementation of the CIMP (critical incident management plan) by office/location;
• Manage safety related information and provide all staff with regular safety updates and advisories;
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records (training register, incident tracking, maps, etc.);
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain safety information and analysis;
• Represent DRC at inter-agency safety fora;
• Focal point for the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources for the Eastern area.

Analysis
• Conduct regular Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) as per DRC policy;
• Identify indicators and key decision points, and link them to the SRA and safety phases;
• Assist in training on safety procedures as required for program staff;
• Prepare and submit safety reports and trend analyses as required;
• Provide Safety and Security advice on programme development and implementation.

Safety Risk Management
• Implement safety policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of programme activities;
• Engage and participate in Safety related training as directed by Line Manager;
• Supervise and monitor the development and implementation of context specific MOSS;
• Mentor safety colleagues on an ongoing basis in the area of safety and security management;
• Supervise the implementation of physical and asset protection protocols and regulations;
• Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures;
• Assist in the management of safety incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reporting reports and analysis, and support
organizational lessons learned;
• Assist in the development and implementation of contingency plans; such as medical emergency, evacuation and incident management;
movement briefings and contextualization of movement plan.

Other
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;
• Conduct duties in accordance with programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct;
• Make sure to spread a positive image of DRC and its activities by explaining what DRC is doing and why DRC operates in that way.

As Team Leader, you will also be responsible for the following:
• Direct line management of 2 safety team members;
• Accountable for ensuring that agreed work plans and tasks are implemented on time;
• Hiring and termination of employees and conducting performance appraisals (closely overseen by the next-level manager).

About you

To be successful in the role, we expect you to have at least 3 years of experience in field safety and of operating in a hostile security environments.

 Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Master's degree in relevant area

• People management experience

• Full professional proficiency in English and Ukrainian

• Excellent reporting skills

• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and practice

• Experience in security operations

• Experience working in multicultural settings

• Experience with information gathering

• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments

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: Open-ended contract depending on performance and funding after successful completion of 3 months’ probation period.
• Level: G - management.
• Designation of Duty Station: Dnipro
• Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.

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 applications: 28th February 2025.  

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right  to select candidate before the vacancy close date.