DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams.
About the job
The Safety Coordinator manages all aspects of the DRC Safety Risk Management (SRM) system for DRC operations within Lebanon. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for providing specialized knowledge and guidance to ensure the safe and secure operations of all DRC staff in Lebanon through the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, security and contextual analysis and assessment, oversight of contingency and improvement planning, as well as external liaison with a range of stakeholders.Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Responsibilities:
Safety Risk Management
- Oversee the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process, including operationalizing tools including the Safety Risk Assessment, Safety Level System assessments, MOSS, context and programme analysis, Critical Incident Management Plans and Safety Improvement Plans.
- Analyze, manage and report situational developments within Lebanon and the Middle East region, maintain up to date knowledge of key safety and security considerations and provide evidence-based updates to the Country Director, SMT and staff members as needed.
- Facilitate Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and support the implementation of mitigation measures appropriate for the context and risks identified.
- Develop area and country safety management policies, protocols and procedures, adapting safety management guidance and policies to the changing context in the country.
- Support managers with the implementation of global, regional and local security policies, protocols and procedures related to the safe implementation of program activities.
- Work with Supply Chain and Admin colleagues to ensure DRC premises are safe and secure work and living environments, and safety equipment is well maintained and sufficient for the needs of the operations and programme.
- Technically advise on the procurement of safety-related equipment, facilities and other resources.
- Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern.
- Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to Local Safety Rules, through delivering safety briefings to all new staff and visiting staff.
- Assist Country Director and/or Area Manager in the management of safety incidents and crises, provide timely and accurate incident reports and analysis, and support organizational lessons learned. Promote use of DRC’s Safety Incident Reporting (SIR) system and track all incident reports in Lebanon.
Training, Supervision and Support
- Develop the capacity of, and coordinate, relevant Crisis Management Teams (CMTs)
- Oversee the safety-related training of all DRC Lebanon staff.
- Mentor and provide technical supervision to local safety focal points.
- Facilitate surge support to IMTs as required.
External and Internal Engagement
- Lead engagement with external stakeholders alongside the Country Director, Area Manager and SMT, with other humanitarian partners, local authorities and security actors for information sharing, negotiating access and addressing security challenges for DRC programmes.
- Maintain a network of local contacts with security actors in all operating areas to facilitate DRC access, operations and activities.
- Establish strong and efficient partnerships within the humanitarian community to support the delivery of the country strategy.
- Act as a proactive member of the SMT, promoting and role-modeling values, and contributing to the strategic leadership and decision making for DRC Lebanon.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following:
Required
- Minimum 3-5 years of working experience as a safety and security manager/ adviser with an INGO
- Master's degree in political science, peace & conflict studies, history, disaster management or a military education
- Experience working in multicultural work settings
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
- Experience with contextual information gathering, analysis and report writing
- Ability to conduct and produce high quality safety risk assessments (SRAs) and standard operating procedures
- Proven experience in effectively engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including humanitarian/development actors, and the Government of Lebanon.
- Experience with critical incident management
- Experience with delivering safety-related training
- Excellent coordination, communication, organizational and planning skills; with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse team in a dynamic environment, fostering a positive working environment, and manage issues sensitively and diplomatically.
- Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
- Full professional proficiency in English
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
- Contract length: 1 year
- Band: G-1
- Designation of Duty Station: Beirut
- Start date: 15th of July 2025
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: June 25th, 2025
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.