DRC Health, Safety and Security (HSS) Associate (Fixed-Term)

The Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Associate will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all health, safety, and security systems for the DRC program. The role is responsible for ensuring staff safety and security across office, warehouse, and field operations in a complex and volatile risk environment. You will serve as the primary technical authority and key advisor to country leadership on staff safety and security topics. This role has a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the option to renew on business terms.

Expertise in security risk management & advisory

• Lead regular context-specific security risk assessments across all operational locations, including high-risk security contexts and remote areas.
• Develop and maintain location-specific security risk profiles, movement protocols, and mitigation measures.
• Serve as the primary security advisor to country leadership during incidents, civil unrest, elections, armed conflict, or other security events.
• Act as the focal point for incident management, including coordination, documentation, after-action reviews, and corrective actions.
• Act as the budget owner and advocate on all staff safety and security expenditure ensuring only relevant and high-impact interventions are expensed.

Policies, SOPs & Systems Development

• Develop, adapt, and maintain Health, Safety & Security SOPs aligned with global ESG standards and tailored to the DRC risk environment, including:
  • Staff movement and travel security
  • Field operations and remote site safety
  • Incident reporting and escalation
  • Emergency response and crisis management
  • Office and warehouse safety
  • Contractor and visitor safety
• Ensure SOPs are practical, clearly communicated, and consistently applied across departments.
• Support integration of HSS requirements into program design, operations planning, and logistics.

Training, Awareness & Capacity Building

• Design and deliver HSS training programs for staff at all levels, including:
  • Security awareness and personal safety
  • Defensive driving and road safety
  • First aid and emergency response
  • Incident reporting and duty of care
  • Lead security briefings and inductions for new staff, consultants, and visitors.
  • Build a strong safety and security culture, encouraging proactive risk reporting and compliance.

Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Lead emergency response during security incidents, accidents, or critical health and safety events.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents in line with organizational requirements.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are integrated into SOPs and training.
• Support crisis preparedness, including contingency planning, evacuation planning, and business continuity.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Global ESG Lead to ensure alignment with organizational standards, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program teams to embed HSS considerations into daily operations.
• Maintain professional relationships with local authorities, security networks, peer NGOs, and service providers where appropriate.
• Provide HSS inputs for donor compliance, audits, and reporting.

Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal HSS standards, national laws, and donor requirements.
• Maintain accurate HSS documentation, risk registers, and training records.
• Prepare periodic HSS reports for country leadership and global teams, highlighting risks, trends, and mitigation actions.

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