Safety Assistant (Radio Operator)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

DRC In Ukraine is looking for a Safety Assistant (Radio Operator) in Kyiv.

DRC is committed to a diverse and inclusiveworkforce and candidates from backgrounds not traditionally represented in Safety and Security are strongly encouraged to apply (including people with disabilities) as there will be on-the-job training.

About the job

The safety assistant (radio operator) is to monitor and record all movement of DRC vehicles and staff, as well as to monitor information networks and update local alert groups in a timely fashion. S/He follows the security situation within the relevant area of operation, forwards information on any changes to the security situation to the safety Department, and always maintains a high level of alertness and discipline.

Responsibilities:

To achieve the overall and specific positions objectives the Safety Assistant (Radio Operator) will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Responsible for the communications of the operation area allocated.

• Collecting daily operation location reports from relevant team leader/s
• Convey messages in a timely manner to the relevant persons.
• Monitor proven information networks.
• Follow up the movement of the vehicles and staff at the operations area allocated.
• Brief line manager, Area manger and head of safety immediately in the events of;
• Change in the security situation
• Vehicle- or property breaks down involving DRC
• Any other unforeseen urgent important matter
• Priorities the action on messages and calls received according to the nature of urgency.
• Brief Safety Managers of any vehicle convoys, staff movement, and issues related to the operations room equipment at the end of a daily shift.
• Maintain levels of confidentiality with regards to the information received on staff movements and operations.
• In close collaboration with support services, provide plans for transportation along with driver schedules, ensuring the vehicle equipment are in right place and in good conditions as well as facilitating safe transportation for all staff.
• GPS tracking systems are monitored as appropriate.
• Where appropriate, ensure DRC vehicle tracking devices are active before any movement is authorized.
• Ensure all messages received are relayed immediately.
• Regularly monitor the email account.
• Update the contact list database for all DRC staff in the area.

Perform any other tasks as instructed by the line manager, area manager and Head of Safety.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience with the ability to priorities a range of tasks and to work calmly under pressure.
• English – the possibility of comfortable oral communication with native speakers.

In this position, you 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• A supportive working environment with a commitment to staff development.
• The first contract is 3 months (trial period) with the possibility of extension, depending on the performance.
• Duty Station:Kyiv.
• Start date:as soon as posible.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councils Terms of Employment for national staff.
• Medical and Health Insurance.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications:December 31st 2023

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our websitedrc.ngo.

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