Recruitment notice: SECURITY ASSISTANT needed at Danish Refugee Council

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) provides assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency aid to these

people, we fight for their rights and we strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in areas affected by conflicts,

as well as along travel routes, and within the countries in which refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we

we strive to achieve responsible and sustainable solutions. We work for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the realization of their wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become a humanitarian organization.

international with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, the DRC is an aid organization

non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral and independent and non-denominational.

Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect,

independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

Context

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) provides assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency aid to these

people, we fight for their rights and we strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in areas affected by conflict, as well

only along travel routes, and within the countries in which refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and sustainable solutions. We work for successful integration of communities

vulnerable and, where possible, to the realization of their wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since become a humanitarian organization.

international with more than 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen and present in 40 countries, the DRC is a non-profit aid organization.

governmental, non-profit, politically neutral and independent and non-denominational.

Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect,

independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

THE POST

Purpose of the position:

The security assistant, under the supervision of the area manager, is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of security policies, plans and procedures.

in operating areas. The Security Assistant provides advice on all kinds of security-related issues and participates in monitoring, analysis

and assessing incidents, developing and implementing security risk management plans and supporting staff in the field.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main responsibilities:

• Help analyze security risks and threats, write accurate reports on trends and circumstances that could impact
• negative on DRC operations and ensure that information is gathered accurately to enable reporting and decision-making.
• Support the base chaff in developing a network of local contacts that facilitates safe access for DRC operations in the area.
• Review security-related data (such as security incidents and occurrences, security support for daily activities, etc.) and
• use corporate or local information management technologies to produce fundamental analysis and reporting to ensure information is easily accessible to important stakeholders.
• Assist in the organization, preparation, execution and monitoring of field missions, as well as personnel, and conduct routine security assessments
• in the assigned region to promote safe and efficient program delivery.
• Prepare and submit Security Incident Reports (SIR) as required.
• Provide DRC with credible and timely security information and contextual analysis of local security information through daily alerts and reports; weekly incident reports; bimonthly analytical reports and other thematic reports.
• Support review of related policy documents, conduct site security investigations.
• After field missions, write detailed security assessment reports with risk reduction suggestions to assist in security scenario analysis and decision-making.
• Assist in the formulation of recommendations to the Area Manager on security risk management issues and security concerns in accordance with the DRC Security Management System.
• Assist in the implementation of all security risk management mitigation measures, including Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS), to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of security equipment and identify new needs in order to increase technological capacity in accordance with company objectives.
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness and strict adherence to all access control procedures by all staff and visitors to ensure accountability and maintenance of a safe and secure environment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of emergency and contingency plan documentation, including physical preparations and procedures to support crisis preparedness.
• Assist in identifying security training needs to support training planning and implementation to meet staff development needs.
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to other staff, supporting their development and high performance.
• Monitor all movements of DRC personnel within and between the Meiganga, Djohong and Garoua Boulaï field sites on a daily basis.
• Immediately report any violations of safety and security procedures and any threats against DRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or property.
• Assist in providing safety briefings to personnel as delegated by the Base Chief.

The responsibilities listed in this job description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted based on operational needs, but will remain consistent with the overall purpose of the position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

1. Qualifications and experience

• Strong ability to work in a variety of environments.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Stable, moral and robust character and good team spirit.
• High personal and professional integrity.
• Strong adherence to humanitarian principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability practices.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Bac +3 minimum in a relevant field (statistics, development research or social sciences, preferably with particular attention to monitoring and evaluation)

Technical experience and skills:

• University degree in political science, peace and conflict studies, history, disaster management or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in field operations and security management.
• Very good knowledge of the security context in the Adamaoua and East regions.
• Experience in negotiating access.
• Training in safety and disaster management, as well as fire and evacuation procedures is desirable. All DRC roles require the incumbent to master basic DRC skills:

• Striving for excellence : Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaboration : Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Responsibility (taking the initiative) : Take responsibility and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communication : Listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Integrity : Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values ​​and code of conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in written and spoken French.
• Mastery of local languages
• Knowledge of English desirable.

Main stakeholders: (internal and external)

• DRC program and support teams.
• (I) NGOs and local partners.
• Local government agencies and relevant stakeholders

Application process

If you are interested, then apply online: https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=170208

Applications can only be made online, on the site indicated above. You must upload your CV online (3 pages maximum)

as well as a cover letter. The CV and cover letter can be in French or English.

Applications made by post, by sending an email or by submitting a physical file will not be considered.

DRC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits any practice of discrimination based on race, gender, skin color,

religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any disability situation. DRC does not practice any discrimination in its recruitment processes.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit the organization’s website: drc.ngo.

 Applications will close on February 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Cameroon time. However, it is possible for the DRC to begin, even before the end

from the publication of the offer, the recruitment process if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.