Regional Security Coordinator Job in Kenya

Job Title: Regional Security Coordinator

Employing Office:East Africa Regional Office

Application Deadline: September 22 2012

Application Email:wvaro_recruit@wvi.org

Purpose of Position

To support the Regional Office in ensuring that security directives as received from SDO, RSD and OCS are realized at National Office level across the EA region and that security capacity is built, monitored and maintained within each national context.

Lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks for ministry effectiveness by working with the RSD and National Security Managers on security systems and mechanisms for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

No previous criminal record or convictions
Confirmed employment of the security officer is contingent on him/her passing the HEAT training course within 90 days of employment (probation period)
At least 5 years experience in a proven security or emergency service field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors in military, security or law enforcement services)
Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training.
Demonstrated project management stills and the ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
First Aid qualified
Valid Passport and Drivers License