Safety Manager (Deputy Head of Safety)

About the role

The Deputy Head of Safety supports the Head of Safety in implementing DRC’s Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) and ensuring compliance with the Global Safety Policy. Based in Kyiv, the role contributes to the safety of staff and partners operating in Ukraine’s humanitarian context.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Safety in implementing the Safety Risk Management System (SRMS) and ensuring adherence to the Global Safety Policy.
• Identify, assess and monitor known and emerging safety risks across DRC operations in Ukraine.
• Develop, update and disseminate safety procedures, guidelines and contingency plans.
• Provide safety training, advice and guidance to staff, partners and duty‑bearers.
• Coordinate incident reporting, analysis and contribute to continuous improvement of safety practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in safety management, preferably in humanitarian or conflict‑affected settings.
• Strong knowledge of safety risk assessment methodologies and international safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with Safety Risk Management Systems (SRMS) or similar safety management tools.
• Competence in developing safety policies, procedures and training materials.