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Roving Safety & Security Adviser at DanChurchAid (DCA)

DanChurchAid (DCA)
Full-time
On-site
Key tasks and responsibilities

Operational support and vigilance:


Proactively inform DCA's global safety and security framework and objectives.
Contribute to the roll out of annual global Security and Safety work-plan in support of the global strategic priorities. The workplan should inform and consolidate input from country programmes.
Regular monitoring of the security situation in DCA's Country Offices, providing technical advice and support as required.
Develop and implement Country Security Plans for country offices, to include risk assessments, standard operating procedures and emergency response plans.
Member of the Crisis Management Team at HQ when required and hands-on support to Country Office level during crisis response.
Support the implementation of PSEA policies, where staff safety and security are concerned, and ensure that the DCA gender policy is foremost in the implementation of security procedures and protocols.


Training and learning:


Provide technical support, training, sparring, and mentoring to the DCA network of Safety and Security personnel.
Co-ordinate and deliver training events and learning initiatives across the organization.
Support the ongoing innovation and concept development in areas related to Security and Safety.
Engage in relevant networks such as the ACT Alliance.


Monitoring and documentation:


Support the country's safety and security threat analysis for potential Country Office implementation in new areas of operations.
Support the development and maintenance of KPIs relevant to safety in individual country programmes.
Contribute with relevant key data and figures to the International Department.
Make sure that DCA has updated and relevant knowledge about debates and developments in Safety thematic form and be part of strategic alliances including the ACT alliance.


Key Competencies
The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of documented experience with hands on security management, monitoring, training and learning. You should have:


No less than three years field experience in volatile contexts and conflict-affected environments, preferably with an INGO.
Minimum bachelor's degree level education in a related field.
Strong analytical as well as writing skills and the ability to provide conflict analysis.
The ability to communicate safety and security issues and concerns in a credible, consultative, and professional manner, that engages support and empowers strong decision making.
An 'enabling' and solutions-driven outlook and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Vast experience with delivering safety-related training to both national and international staff members including the ability to train and convey information to non-safety personnel.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.