DRC Safety and Access Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now DRC Safety and Access Officer Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – DRC is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Safety and Access Officer. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest NGO. We are a leading international NGO – one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In 32 countries across the world our 6,000 employees work to protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
DRC Safety and Access Officer Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Safety and Access Officer
- Organization: Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Contract Length: 11 Months
- Contract Type: National Contract
- Band: H2 – Non-Management
- Job Location: Mekelle, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: January 16,2026
- Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Official Website: drc.ngo
Your main Duties and Responsibilities will be
Communication & Information
- Support and facilitate the communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders on all matters relating to the safety of DRC staff within NAO.
- Collect, verify, analyze, and report information that affects, or may affect, DRC operations
- Prepare and submit Safety Incident Reports (SIR)
- Monitor staff movements, report on movement irregularities, and initiate emergency response if needed
- Ensure that DRC drivers follow the Movement SOP and comply with DRC standards
- Disseminate safety alerts to staff
- Brief visitors and new staff members on safety procedures
Safety Risk Management
- Contribute to Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs)
- Ensure MOSS compliance, report shortcomings to Area Manager and Safety Coordinator
- Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all DRC facilities
- Contribute to the procurement and issue of safety and protective equipment
- Conduct regular site assessments and advise on mitigation measures
- Support the Safety Coordinator in updating the Safety Level System (SLS)
- Support the Safety Coordinator in designing and implementing training on safety procedures for staff
- Maintain a network of contacts and represent DRC at safety meetings
- Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Relevant university degree (e.g. political science, international development, economics) or equivalent professional. qualification
Experience and Technical Competencies
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in security operations and management.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Stable, moral and robust character and a good team player
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven commitment to accountability practices
- High personal and professional integrity
- Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Training in safety, fire and evacuation procedures
- Training in safety and disaster management
- Experience in negotiating access for humanitarian or other agencies
Language
- English proficiency and Fluency in local language (Tigrigna/Amharic/Afar).
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit before January 30, 2026. For more details Click Here.
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