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Security Advisor(Four months contract)
About us
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organization. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this
Background Information
Since September 2011, Save the Children, Kenya Programme has been facing new
security challenges due to a serious deterioration of the security situation,
especially in the North Eastern Province bordering Somalia.Security Advisor(Four months contract)
About us
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organization. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this
Background Information
This deterioration has been marked by the kidnapping of foreigners and international staff working with INGOs. Further, more Information available on security incidents in NEP revealed increase in criminal activity and more recently in incident related to conflict.
The Kenyan government launched an operation against Al Shabaab (AS) inside Somalia to secure protect/secure the Kenyan-Somalia border.
Threats of retaliation on the Kenyan territory and Kenyan forces including attacks in Nairobi and North Eastern Province have increased.
The deteriorating security situation in Kenya is expected to continue during 2012, which will sustainably affect SC operations for the coming future.
Job Purpose:
The incumbent will mentor Safety and Security Manager and make strategic recommendations to improve the security management system.
S/He will advise on revised security measures, train and coach all staff involved in security management on both field and Nairobi levels.
Key responsibilities:
- Review
with the Security manager the Country Office (CO) global security
management system and provide recommendations (to the Country SMT and the
Regional Security Advisor) on improvement of the system;
- Together
with the security manager, assess the country security plans and suggest
revision in light of the current Kenya operating environment;
- Together
with the security manager, visit all field locations where possible,
review local security plans and security management systems, suggest
revision in light of the current Kenya operating environment;
- Support
the Security manager in organizing specific security management trainings
for the Area managers;
- Support
the Security manager in organizing personal safety and security trainings
for staff deployed in the field;
- Review
with the Security manager, the Director of Operations and the Director of
Program Quality, the adequacy of the CO program strategy with the current
operating environment;
- Make
recommendations on all security management systems throughout the
programme;
- Provide
coaching, advice and support for all staff involved in security
management, at Nairobi and field levels;
- Ongoing
advise and daily support to the security manager;
- Provide
coaching and advice to the Security Manager on relations with the SMT;
- Provide
guidance to the Security manager on reference and tools which are
currently in use in the wider security community;
- Support
Security Manager in undertaking Security Risk Assessments.
Person specification:
- A
bachelors degree in security /safety management with at least three years
experience at a senior management level with a significant NGO in complex
operating environment;
- Experience
in designing and delivering security trainings (certified trainer will be
an asset);
- Experience
of coaching/mentoring;
- 2
years of experience in a Humanitarian or Civil Emergency services
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to clearly convey
information
- Team
player with strong planning, organizing, analytical, facilitation and
coordinating skills
- Proactive,
innovative and able to initiate action
- Proven
presentation and facilitator skills
- Proficiency
in computer application;MS Office
Application process:
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 15th March 2012.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 15th March 2012.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.