Job Title: Safety Officer
Duty Station: Gadaref
DRC Sudan
DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Madani, White Nile and Port Sudan. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.
About the job
The overall purpose of the role:
To assist in managing safety and liaison activities in Duty Station office and programme locations. This including the compliance and adherence to DRC global Safety manual.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsibilities:
Laision:
Reporting Arrangements
With regards to safety policy, DRC has a dual-line reporting structure. The safety Officer will report administratively to Base Manager or Area Manager as needed and as the area of operation, and for technical and information matters and tasking, to the Safety Manager. The dual reporting structure is designed to eliminate any delays and to promote transparency in the reporting process.
Weekly Deliverables:
Submit daily updates as needed to line manager about safety operation status within area of responsibility.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Prior experience with the UN System or an International NGO is highly desirable.
Fluency in Arabic and local languages
Education background: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
Diploma or equal of public relations.
Fluent in both written and speaking English – highly preferable
Advanced in English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
We offer
Contract length: 12 months
Level: Non- manager
Salary range: 1026-1156 USD
Location: Port Sudan
Expected Start date: As soon as possible
Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply:
Application process:
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note.
Applications Closing Date:23 /6/2024
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