Safety Assitant – Operations

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered 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, Port Sudan, and White Nile. 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.

POSITION PROFILE

The overall purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Safety operation role is to act as an operations and communications focal point to the DRC mission staff for the day-to-day operational needs and during security and medical emergencies. The Safety officer will be responsible for managing communications and staff movement monitoring, ensuring compliance with the DRC MOSS and all safety and security policies, procedures, and protocols.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Staff movements and accountability oversight and support at the field level across the Country:

• Provide a 24-hour overwatch on all DRC Sudan deep field locations by acting as an immediate point of contact for all staff 24/7 Monitors, tracks, logs and reports all DRC Sudan staff movements at field level across Sudan. Monitors and logs all radio and satellite, SAT phones communications with DRC Sudan field staff and other delegated focal persons Monitors and logs all DRC Sudan staff movements.
• Prepare movement plans for critical missions, get them approved by Head of Safety / CD, disseminated, and briefed on them.
• Enforcing the buddy system and daily check-in with expat staff on sole deployment.

1. Safety Incidents and Data Management:

• Monitor, log, and report on the security context via local and external sources. Monitor the local and national news/media platforms. Draft and disseminate the daily media monitoring reports to receive, log, and disseminate daily security incident alerts, advisories and updates when/if required ensuring timely notification to DRC Mission. Communicate with all changes in the Safety Level at the field level when directed by the Head of Safety & Humanitarian Access. Ensure all safety and security incidents are logged and reported using the DRC reporting mechanism.
• Maintain the training tracker for staff.
• Updating the communication tree country office, and conducting test runs to make sure the
• Support headcounts for staff during emergencies

1. Administrative and Operational Support:

• Play an active role in the DRC Sudan Missions Safety Department.
• A key player in the DRC Sudan Missions country communications and staff accountability plan by providing technical communications support.
• Conducts Staff Pre-Departure Safety Briefings.
• To serve in the shift duties and operate various communications equipment daily.
• 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.
• Perform maintenance, function tests and repairs on all communications equipment operated in the DRC Sudan Mission across all field offices.
• Report any security situation/reports immediately to the Head of Safety & Humanitarian Access and all relevant stakeholders.

1. Asset management:

• Maintain the Safety Unit’s asset registers and oversee all assets utilised and stored (Thuraya phones, radio, Star links etc).
• Coordinate with the DRC supply chain department to ensure the overall DRC asset register reflects the Safety Unit’s current asset register.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities and tasks assigned by Safety Team Leader & Humanitarian Access & Safety Advisor.

1. Others

Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 2 Years’ experience working with INGOs/UN, other international agencies
• Proven ability to prioritise 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

Desirable:

• 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.
• Advance skills in using computers and social media.
• Demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO or UN field (operations) with experience in safety and security.

An ex-Security Force (Police, Military etc.) with a Certified Discharge Letter.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Bachelor minimum in Security Communication, Management, Criminology, Political Science, Communication, Disaster Risk or related field.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.

ALL EMPLOYEES 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 act in line with our vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Band: Non-management
• Salary Range Starting from, USD 1,025.00
• Duty station: Port Sudan- Country Office
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date for Application 17 /Oct/2025

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

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals)
2. National Social Insurance
3. Medical Insurance
4. Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth
5. Various Learning and Development Platforms

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

If you have questions, you can visit our FAQ page.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,

marital status, or other protected characteristics.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.