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Job Description and Requirements
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
The Role
Health and Safety Officer
TEAM PURPOSE: To provide effective support to the Syria Crisis Refugee Response Programmes in Jordan.
JOB PURPOSE:
Oxfam operates two solid waste separation sites, one disinfection site, and three warehouse/storage spaces in Za’atari Camp. Oxfam is also processing solid waste using heavy machinery, overseeing field engineering works, and maintains a caravan-office set-up for approximately 45 staff. All Oxfam staff travel to the office using 3rd party rental vehicles on the most dangerous roads in Jordan. The job purpose of the Health & Safety Officer is to co-ordinate across all teams in Za’atari Camp managing office, site and fleet. The officer will establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within Za’atari Camp are adhered to.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO Camp Area Manager
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY N/A
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Supervise/monitor resources within defined boundaries or a specialist area, which may include people, assets and/or
Provide support and advice to managers on areas of work covered in their
Provide support for and implements operational plans to agreed
Assist with the development of solutions to diverse and complex problems and develops solutions to more routine
Apply information received in a variety of formats primarily from internal
Flexibility to anticipate and resolve challenges within the operational
Impact of this role is significant within the department and could have some impact division(s)-wide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure a safe workplace environment in Za’atari Camp and Mafraq office for Oxfam staff and volunteers.
Ensure a safe workplace environment for Oxfam staff and refugees in all operational sites managed by Oxfam across Za’atari Camp (disinfection centres, recycling centres, warehouses, etc.)
Ensure that Za’atari Camp fleet management is done in a safe manner with adequate monitoring.
Revise and update Health & Safety policies and procedures for Oxfam’s operation in Za’atari Camp.
With the PHE team, ensure contractors delivering Oxfam contracts meet their statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work.
Complete and regularly review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations in Za’atari Camp.
Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
Ensure in Za’atari Camp that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported and staff and refugees are aware of their responsibilities.
Maintain with HR team full and accurate health and safety and training records for Za’atari Camp.
Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout Oxfam in Zaatari Camp.
Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services if required.
Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to HR.
As a member of the Za’atari Camp management team, provide regular reports on relevant health and safety activities.
Liaise with suppliers i.e. Insurers, contractors for procurement of H&S equipment/PPEs.
To carry out for Amman and Mafraq offices, a monthly health and safety inspection with the Security Officer and HR Manager.
Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam needs to be able to:
Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY and EMPOWERMENT.
Ensure you commit to our ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):
1. Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity.”
2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Experience, Knowledge & Competencies
Essentials
. Graduate from a recognised university
At least 2 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role
Handling of H&S investigations and trainings
Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures
Relevant qualification and certification on H&S
Good coordination skills; and strong commitment to gender equality and social justice;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Proven knowledge of computerised systems; high degree of computer literacy and word processing
Ability and experience to train people;
Potential and flexibility of attitude to learn;
The post holder should be at ease in working with local communities and Syrian refugees.
Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
Spoken Arabic is essential
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action and to Oxfam’s equal opportunity and gender policies
Desirable
Experience of working in a multicultural team.
Previous NGO experience
Previous camp experiences
Safer recruitment: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.
Documents
Job Profile – H&S Officer Zaatari Camp.pdf (156.18 KB)
