SAFETY OFFICER - Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian association recognized as a public utility and founded in 1979, the organisation operates in 47 countries in the fields of nutrition, health, food security and livelihoods, water, hygiene and sanitation and mental health and care practices.

As part of our Team, we are currently looking for: Safety Officer position

Job Description

The Safety Officer is responsible for provide regular updates to the Field Coordinator (FCO) and/or the Country Representative on safety issues which might affect the safety of Action Against Hunger (AAH) staff, equipment and premises.  Also, Coordinate & follow-up with relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, communities, tribal leaders and others regarding safety issues or incidents.

OBJECTIVE 1 : INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Collect information related to the safety situation which is relevant to ensuring the safety of AAH staff and premises in the area/s of intervention.
• Create, expand and maintain an information network for the purpose of ensuring AAH’s safety
• Translate safety-related documents from Arabic to English and vice-versa.
• Compile regular briefs (daily or weekly) with news related to the area
• Conduct safety assessments (including road & access) in areas where AAH is implementing the projects (prior to implementation or during the implementation period), to assess any possible risks to AAH in the area
• Conduct safety assessments of areas prior to AAH staff movements to those areas, to ensure the safety of national and expat staff
• Under supervision of the Access & SAFETY Coordinator and the Field Coordinator or Country Representative, disseminate relevant safety advice to staff
• Keep the contact list updated

Objective 2 : Safety 

• Contribute to ensuring that AAH safety rules (for premises, vehicles and in the field) are followed by all staff during working time and use of AAH premises / facilities
• Assist the ASCO to supervise follow-up the daily movement of field staff
• Ensure safety equipment (first aid kits, firefighting equipment etc.) is available to AAH staff and well-maintained, in collaboration with logistics department
• Make recommendations to the ASCO on safety measures that need to be taken around AAH premises or in the field.
• Provide input to the updating of the safety plan and other safety documents

Objective 3 : Liaison and Coordination

• Support the Base Support manager, the Field Coordinator and/or Country Representative when requested, to establish good relationships with governorate, district authorities, communities and tribal leaders in order to allow AAH operations to proceed smoothly
• Create, expand and maintain a liaison network
• Conduct awareness sessions for communities on the AAH Charter and activities when requested by the FCO (based on request from program teams)
• Under supervision of the Field Coordinator or Country Representative, coordinate with relevant government departments, law enforcement agencies, communities, tribal leaders, etc, in case of any issues related to safety incidents/accidents.

Objective 4 : Reporting

• Contribute to weekly / monthly safety updates/ reports which will be compiled by the Field Coordinator or Country Representative
• Collect and provide information to the ASCO and Field Coordinator or Country Representative for Incident reporting
• Contribute to Safety assessment reports (Field / Premises)

Objective 5 : Team management and Other

• Assist the FCO to Supervise the Guards at the base.
• Participate in safety-related internal and external meetings when requested by the ASCO or the Field Coordinator or Country Representative.
• In absence of the ASCO, assume additional safety-related tasks when assigned to do so by the Field Coordinator or Country Representative.
• Any other tasks assigned by the ASCO and Field Coordinator or Country Representative within the domain of safety and liaison

Job Requirements

Qualifications Degree

1. BA degree in relevant field of study in (SAFETY & ACCESS) or Equivalent DIPLOMA

Professional Experience

1. Experience in a field position with a Non-Governmental or International Organization;
2. Experience in a similar position (liaison and safety) is a strong asset;

General Skills

1. Organizational, planning, analytical and critical skills;
2. Integrity, honesty, confidentiality
3. Overall good attitude and team spirit;
4. Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment;
5. Proven skills in information gathering and report writing

Specialized/Technical Skills

1. Good knowledge and understanding of the safety situation and operating context for INGOs in Libya.
2. Pre-existing network of contacts to provide information and support on issues which may affect INGO safety

Managerial Skills

1. Good communication and negotiation skills; ability to communicate with diverse individuals and institutions

Language Skills

1. Fluent in Arabic and good command of English (both writing/reading and speaking)

IT Skills

1. Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and Word)

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to recruitment@ly-actionagainsthunger.org no later than 26th of November 2020; indicating the JOB TITLE in the subject.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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