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

The Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Senior Specialist 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.

• 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
• Develop, adapt, and maintain Health, Safety & Security SOPs aligned with global ESG standards and tailored to the DRC risk environment Support integration of HSS requirements into program design, operations planning, and logistics
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, International Relations, or a related field
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, NEBOSH, HSE etc) are a strong advantage

• 5+ years of progressive experience in health, safety, and/or security management, preferably in Humanitarian, development, or international NGO contexts
• Experience working in conflict-affected or high-risk environments is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated HSS expertise in occupational health and safety, security risk management, duty of care, and hands-on experience with incident management and crisis response

• Strong contextual understanding of DRC security dynamics, including political, social, and operational risks
• Ability to balance risk mitigation with program delivery, avoiding overly restrictive approaches
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse staff groups
• High level of professional judgment, discretion, and decision-making under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in French required; English proficiency strongly preferred
• Local languages are an asset

• Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits