The International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s Delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.
Security Officer
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and
highly motivated person to fill the above position:It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s Delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.
Security Officer
The Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Security, the tasks and responsibilities include;
- Ensure
the security of the ICRC property, assets and staff;
- Supervise
the deployment of private security guards;
- To
undertake general administrative duties within the unit as delegated;
- Attend
to traffic accidents involving ICRC vehicles and follow up with relevant
authorities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Academic
– O-level;
- 3
years experience in a similar position, preferably with Non-governmental
organisations or 5 years experience in the Armed Forces (Captain) / Police
( Inspector rank) ;
- Computer
literate (Ms word & excel);
- Valid
driving license with experience for over two years;
- Valid
Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Profile:
- Good
communication skills;
- Able
to work independently and in a team;
- High
level of honesty and integrity;
- Flexibility
and willingness to work irregular schedules.
Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
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