International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Senior
Safety & Security Officer
Sector: Safety & Security
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
The
Senior Safety & Security Officer will be responsible for designing and
delivering the required trainings to field-based staff, ensuring that course
content remains up-to-date, is adapted according to the target audience, and
that refresher trainings are carried out for all staff in accordance with a
pre-determined schedule.
He/she will head the Hagadera Safety & Security Department and supervise all staff within the department.
Specific Responsibilities
He/she will head the Hagadera Safety & Security Department and supervise all staff within the department.
Specific Responsibilities
- To
design security training materials/packages with assistance from SSM to
set standards, around a ‘learning outcomes’ principle, ensuring that key
security messages are conveyed to IRC staff and visitors in accordance
with the Preparedness, Prevention, Response and Recovery Plan (PPRR).
- To
deliver these standardized training courses and security briefing sessions
to all Hagadera field based staff as well as IRC visitors where relevant.
- To
develop and carry out a regular schedule of refresher trainings for key
staff involved in security and communications (i.e. radio operators,
guards, drivers and other operations staff).
- To
conduct frequent field visits and deliver high quality training to IRC
field offices in Hagadera and Kambioos camps, supporting field based staff
in gaining greater awareness and being better prepared in dealing with
prevailing security risks, threats and incidents.
- To
ensure that accurate, up-to-date security/communications information is
available in appropriate local language(s) to staff in all office
locations.
General
Duties
- To
manage all aspect of Hagadera field safety and security taking the lead as
the security focal person in all matters related directly or indirectly to
IRC staff and assets.
- to
manage the field safety and security department through leadership and
supervision of personnel and to develop and deliverstandard refresher
training to keysecurity staff involve in radio communication in Hagadera.
- Provide
general support and back-up to the SSM, taking on the Acting Security
Manager role in the absence of the SSM.
- to
ensure that accurate updated, neutral security information and
communication is shared to all staff in Hagadera
- to
monitor and track staff and vehicle movement in the field and ensure that
all IRC vehicles, premises and equipment are compliant with the basic
security standards.
- to
assist in conducting and maintaining accurate security risk assessment of
IRC Hagadera/Kambioos offices and staff residence and reporting any
matters of concern to the SSM/FC and implementing appropriate mitigation
measures.
- to
participate as requested by the FC/SSM in all security related meetings in
Dadaab
- Assist
in incident reporting ,management and investigation involving IRC staffs
or assets
- To
ensure implementation and enforcement of safety and security policies and
SOPs as outlined in the Hagadera Mini - SMP.
- To
liaison, develop and maintain close working relation with other security
agencies including the UNHCR, UNDSS, INSO, Contracted Security Company and
the government security forces.
- Supervise
contracted security company deployed to IRC facilities.
- Assist
the SSM and Field Operations Managers in ensuring that all IRC vehicles,
premises and equipment are compliant with basic security standards.
- Assist
the SSM and Field Operations Managers in conducting and maintaining
accurate risk assessments of IRC offices and residences, reporting any
matters of concern to the SSM/ Deputy Director, Operations.
- Assist
the SSM and Field Operations Managers in managing the activities and
performance of guards and communications staff to ensure that all duties
are carried out effectively and in a professional manner.
- Actively
contribute to information exchange both internally and externally and
share with the SSM/ Deputy Director Operations in timely manner.
- To
assist, as required, with the development and implementation of
security-related workplans including contingency plans
- Ensure
that installed security equipment/apparatus are appropriately deployed and
maintained. This include CCTV, Detectors, emergency alarms
- To
assist, as required, with incident management and incident reporting
- In
liaison with the SSM and field-based security and operations staff,
provide comprehensive, neutral, and non-partisan information on security
risks, threats and incidents.
Common
Duties
- Uphold
the mission, values, and spirit of IRC.
- Follow
and enforce all IRC codes of conduct and policies (worldwide and
in-country).
- Report
any violations to appropriate IRC authority, and participate in
preventative initiatives.
- Actively
seek opportunities that will complement ability to fulfill position’s
responsibilities as well as further professional development, such as
taking part in internal and external trainings.
- Perform
other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Bachelors
degree from recognized institutions in Criminology, security management,
law enforcement, or public administration.
- 3-5
years’ security-related work experience preferably from the police,
military and INGOs.
- Experienced
and knowledgeable in security/safety-related subjects, threat/risk
assessment, security management, and personal and organizational security
awareness
- Prior
experience in the development and delivery of standardized training
packages to both national and international staff.
- Strong
experience and skills in disaster management
- Technical
competency and training experience in field-based communications systems
(such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF/Thuraya)
- Proven
experience of working effectively in complex security environments
- Fluency
in English and Kiswahili (written, spoken, comprehension). Knowledge of
Somali language will be an added advantage.
- Computer
skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage
- Ability
to work closely, professionally and constructively with all others
regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or
cultural background.
Kenyan
nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
Please
contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law,
the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees
with a known disability.