DRC Safety Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

DRC Safety Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. DRC Nigeria programme looking for “Safety Assistant”. Applicants with a Bachelors Degree may apply on or before 8th  September 2021.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private Danish humanitarian nonprofit organization, founded in 1956. It serves as an umbrella organization for 33 member organizations. Formed after the Second World War in response to the European refugee crises caused by the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956, DRC has been active in large scale humanitarian projects around the world.

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DRC Safety Assistant Jobs 2021

The DRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 26 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Safety Assistant to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

Recruiter Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Position Safety Assistant
Location Maiduguri, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelors Degree
Experience Required 2 years
Application Deadline 8th  September 2021

DRC Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: The purpose of the Safety Assistant role is to act as operations and communications focal point to the DRC mission staff for both the day-to-day operational needs and during security and medical emergencies The Safety Assistant will be the persons responsible for the management of communications and staff movement monitoring, ensuring compliance with the DRC MOSS, as well as all safety and security policies, procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities:

  • Play an active role of the DRC Nigeria Missions Safety and Security Department A key player in the DRC Nigeria Missions country communications and staff accountability plan by providing technical communications support
  • Conducts Staff Pre-Departure Security Briefing
  • To serve in the shift duties and operate various types of communications equipment on a daily basis
  • Responsible for the issue of communications devices, supporting accessories and relevant documentation to deploying staff.
  • Be able to operate Motorola VHF/UHF radio, tracking devices, Thuraya and iridium satellite communications equipment.
  • Be able to carry out maintenance, function’s tests and repairs on all communications equipment operated in the DRC Nigeria Mission.
  • Report any security situation/reports immediately to the Safety Team Leader who will communicate to the Humanitarian Access safety Advisor and the Area Manager.
  • Maintain the Safety Unit’s asset register and oversight on all assets that are both utilized and stored (Thuraya phones, radio, etc).
  • Coordinate with the DRC Logistics and Procurement department to ensure that the overall DRC asset register reflects the Safety Unit’s current asset register.
  • Carry out any additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Safety Team Leader & Humanitarian Access & Safety Advisor.

Qualification and Experience:

  • Tertiary education (Bachelor minimum) in Security Management, Criminology, Political Science, Communication, Disaster Risk or related field
  • 2 Experience working with INGOs/UN, other international agencies
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Stable, moral and robust character and a good team-player
  • Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour
  • Proven commitment to accountability practices
  • Strong information technology skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or risk management
  • 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.
  • An ex Security Forces (Police, Military etc) with a Certified Discharge Letter.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: National Contract
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply DRC Safety Assistant Jobs 2021

The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.

Application method

CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.

Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations. Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.

Applications can be sent through www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies

Deadline date. 8th  September 2021. Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered

Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered

The position is for Nigerian nationals only.

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 written test and oral interview.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk

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