The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world's leading NGOs focused on responding to displacement, has 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.
Position profile: To assist in managing safety and liaison activities in the duty station office and program locations, including compliance and adherence to the DRC global Safety manual.
Key responsibilities - Safety:
- Assist the Safety Manager/Head of Safety with implementing regional safety policies, rules and SOPs for safe programme implementation.
- Track access and monitor staff field movements to/from the duty station.
- Collect, verify, analyze and submit regular reports on issues affecting DRC operations.
- Coordinate with Safety focal points in other duty stations on staff movement, safety assessments, deconfliction, incident documentation and analysis.
- Monitor the evolving situation in the area of responsibility and build a network of contacts with relevant government offices, including HAC.
- Provide safety briefings and orientation to new and visiting staff; assist in training on safety procedures, security awareness, mission planning and fire safety.
- Assist in managing safety incidents and crises, with timely reports and lessons-learned analysis.
- Monitor and supervise security guards, watchmen and drivers for compliance with safety measures; supervise physical and asset protection protocols and access controls.
- Assist in Security Risk Assessments, and review of the Safety Level System (SLS) and Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS).
- Advise on procurement of safety equipment; track incidents and provide trend analysis; conduct field site assessments and advise on mitigation measures.
Liaison:
- Establish a network of contacts with government offices, including HAC.
- Lead on obtaining all relevant state-level permits.
- Assist the liaison coordinator to get the Technical Agreement (TA) signed at field level before moving it to HAC HQ.
- Arrange meetings with government stakeholders as necessary.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in security, preferably in a military or police context or related field.
- Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is highly desirable.
- University degree in security management, international studies, or military/police studies.
- Diploma or equivalent in public relations.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Contract details: National contract, 12 months, Band H, salary from USD 1,225 per month, duty station Gedaref, start as soon as possible. Benefits include two Eid bonuses, national social insurance, medical insurance allowance, end of service benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
* Closing Date for Application: 21/10/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted through the online application link by clicking the Apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (preferably no longer than four pages) in English, and mention three referees' details (present supervisor, HR, and past employment supervisor). Applications sent by email will not be considered. DRC does not charge any fee for its recruitment process.
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