Safety Officer - Gaza

The Safety Officer provides administrative assistance and technical support to ensure that programs and project activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner in Gaza. The role involves communication, coordination, safety risk management, and compliance with safety standards to protect DRC staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate the communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders on all matters relating to the safety of DRC staff within geographical area of responsibility
• Collect, verify, analyze and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
• Prepare and submit Safety Incident Reports (SIR)
• Monitor staff movements, report on movement irregularities and initiate emergency response if needed
• Ensure that DRC drivers follow Movement SOP and comply with DRC standards
• Disseminate safety alerts to staff
• Brief visitors and new staff members on safety procedures
• Contribute to Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs)
• Ensure MOSS compliance, report shortcomings to Base Manager and Safety Coordinator
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities
• Contribute the procurement and issue of safety and protective equipment
• Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
• Ensure follow-up audits
• Support the Safety Coordinator in updating the Safety Level System (SLS)
• Support the Safety Coordinator in designing and implementing training on safety procedures for staff
• Maintain a network of contacts and represent DRC at safety meetings
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

• Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, international development, economics) or equivalent professional qualification
• 2 years of relevant experience in security operations and management
• Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral and robust character and a good team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• High personal and professional integrity
• Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures
• Training in safety and disaster management
• Experience in negotiating access for humanitarian or other agencies

Skills

• Security Operations
• Safety Risk Management System
• Safety Procedures Training
• Fire and Evacuation Procedures
• Disaster Management Training
• Humanitarian Access
• Safety Compliance Monitoring
• Administrative Assistance
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Accountability Practices
• Task Prioritization
• Communications Skills

Languages

English, Arabic