Junior security specialist in Danish Refugee Council / Danska Rada u spravah bizhenciv v Ukrayini

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading agency for protection, advocacy and promoting long-term solutions for displaced populations.  

DRB has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRB has more than 800 employees in Ukraine and in 2023 the organization will continue to expand significantly to implement the response to emergency situations in the areas of social and legal protection, livelihoods, housing/non-food restoration, humanitarian disarmament and peace building (humanitarian mine action), through direct intervention, support civil society organizations (CSOs) and partnership with CSOs. 

Main duties:

• Assist in the implementation of safety risk management systems in the DRB (SRMS) under technical supervision.
• Monitor information networks and accordingly update the "Traffic light system".
• Proactively monitor MOSS and provide recommendations for improvement/implementation of major changes.
• Conduct briefings and provide up-to-date information on the security team.
• Conduct briefings and provide up-to-date information to the security team.
• With the support of technical specialists, inform employees for whom English is non-native language, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), threat assessments, and other security policies.
• Evaluate the potential impact of the changing context on DRB programmatic activities.
• Build a network of local contacts to gain a deeper understanding of the context.
• Provide support in on-site security assessments and identification of new office space, guest houses, warehouses and other facilities as needed. This may include regular safety audits such as checking fire extinguishers, safety supplies, first aid kits, emergency communications equipment, physical security elements (MOSS) etc.
• Provide support in conducting security risk assessments (SRAs).
• Conduct pre/post-arrival training for new employees (national and international).
• Respond to incidents including IMT and CMT.
• Provide management support an information portal on security issues in the DRB (SharePoint), ensuring its relevance, relevance and accessibility for a wide range of users.
• Contribute to conducting security training for personnel.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the work, as directed by the manager.

Required experience and competencies:

• University education: higher education.
• Work experience: 2+ years of professional experience.
• Languages: a high level of English is desirable.
• Computer gramQualifications: confident user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in the Ukrainian language, both written and spoken.
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All DRB positions require the incumbent to possess the main competencies of the DRB:

• Strive for excellence:Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient processes. 

• Cooperation: Involvement of relevant parties and encouraging feedback. 

• Ability to take initiative: Taking responsibility and initiative with a simultaneous drive to innovate. 

• Communication: Listening and speaking efficiently and honestly. 

• Demonstrate integrity: Compliance and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the DRC's values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer:

• Duration of the contract: 12 months, including 3 months probationary period. Renewal is possible depending on performance and funding.
• Purpose places of work: the city of Sumy
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Medical insurance

Salaries and conditions will be in accordance with the Conditions of Employment of the Danish Refugee Council's national staff. 

Submission Process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four pages) in English. Applications sent by e-mail will not be considered. 

Application deadline: 21.10.2024. 

We leave reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the application deadline.