Safety and
Security AssistantPosition Code: SCI SCU ASST 2015
Team / Programme: Safety and Security
Location: Nairobi
Grade:
5
Child Safeguarding: Level
3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have
regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role
Purpose: Under
the guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, the security assistant
will be responsible for assisting the Security Manager in the execution of his
security responsibilities at the assigned duty station.
The
post holder will report to the Safety and Security Manager, work in close collaboration
with all Safety and Security Focal Points (SSFPs) countrywide, and will
him/herself be the Safety and Security Focal Points (SSFP) for Nairobi.
Reports to: Safety and Security Manager
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Reports to: Safety and Security Manager
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Current
programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education,
health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global
reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC
Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya.
In Feb
2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the
British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our
own.
Save
the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp,
Garissa, Mandera, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other
parts of the country.
We
employ nearly 300 staff and will have an operating annual budget in 2015 of
approximately US$20-25 million
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Assist the Safety and Security Manager in Daily Duties
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Assist the Safety and Security Manager in Daily Duties
- Carry
out security briefings for new staffs and International staffs
visiting the SC country offices
- Update
security related documents as shall be assigned
- Provide
security updates to staffs as and when required
- Transmit
and receive security related information in to/from all concerned and
participate in staff emergency/medical evacuation.
- He
will do a follow-up with logistics of all purchases for security
- As
the SSFP for Nairobi he/she will assist the SSM in the daily management of
safety and security in Nairobi and will write the weekly District security
report for Nairobi
- Perform
other assignments as shall be assigned by the Safety and Security Manager
- With
the assistance of the safety and security manager liaise with the UN, GoK
and other agencies in the process of collecting an verifying security
information
- With
the assistance of the Safety and Security Manager collate
information from the field offices in the process of generating
security reports
- Travel
to the field periodically to support the SSFPs in field office safety and
security management
Coordinate and monitor staff movements between Nairobi and Field
Offices
- To
update the staff movement tracker on a daily basis
- To
monitor staffs moving between Nairobi and field offices
- Submit
to the Safety and Security Manager the staff travel tracker every
Friday by 4pm
Documentation
- Ensure
that staffs who receive security briefings and orientations sign the
relevant form
- File
all security related documents according to established practice
- With
the help of the safety and security manager ensure that all reported
security incidents are documented.
Key Competencies
Delivering
results;
- Able
to deliver timely and appropriate results using available resources
- Is
able to plan, prioritise and perform tasks without needing direct
supervision.
- Understands
the link between their work and the larger organization’s objectives
Problem solving and decision making
- Can
identify where to source the right information and able to use critical
thinking to make effective and timely decisions.
- Has
the ability to stay on a problem or challenge until a solution is reached.
Can identify at which point to escalate matter for support from line
manager and other colleagues.
- Able
to involve account suitable for contextual information when considering
different problem solving options.
Working effectively with others
- Is
proactive and able to deliver timely and appropriate support to team
members.
- Clarifies
their role and responsibilities within the team – both internally and with
partners – to maximize impact.
- Communicates
clearly and is able to take into different perspectives and experiences
into account.
Qualifications and Experience
- University
degree; those with a higher National diploma from KNEC will be considered.
- Familiarity
with the use of VHF and HF radio and satellite phone will be an added
advantage.
- Work
experience in insecure /hostile environments.
- Sound
knowledge of Humanitarian principles of Impartiality and neutrality as
outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and International Red Cross Code of
Conduct.
- Willingness
to travel to insecure/hostile environments.
- Knowledge
of INGOs working environment is an asset.
Key Competencies
- Having
a good command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Computer/IT
proficiency with Very good command of MS Office.
- Exposure
to some form of security or safety management
- Good
analytical skills
- Ability
to clearly convey information
- Ability
to work within a multi-cultural, multi ethnic team
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable
and flexible; Able to work at odd hours
- Rigorous,
precise, well organized and punctual.
- Very
good sense of reliability, initiative and responsibility.
- Very
good negotiation skills.
- Ability
to work in team, independently and in stressful situations.
How to Apply
To apply for this position visit the SCI Kenya Website:https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs.
To apply for this position visit the SCI Kenya Website:https://kenya.savethechildren.net/jobs.
The
system allows CVs & Cover letter as One(1) document.
The
Deadline is on 16th November 2015 by COB.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis and Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Save the Children Eastern and
Southern Africa Regional Office is looking to recruit for a position of Regional Logistics Manager
6 months contract (immediate availability)
6 months contract (immediate availability)
Team / Programme: Logistics team / East Africa Regional Office
Location: East/Southern
Africa Home based
Grade: Grade
3
Type of Contract: National
(East or Southern Africa home based)
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may
require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or
young people
Role Purpose: The Regional Roving Logistics Manager will assist the East Africa Region Head of Logistics to improve the capacity and performance of logistics staff / teams in SCI country offices within the region by working with the Country office logistics teams on a need basis.
The position holder will be
responsible for providing technical support to specific Country offices in East
Africa and Southern Africa Region.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Head
of Logistics – East & Southern Africa Region
While in Country Offices the position will report to: Country Operations Director or Country Heads of Logistic
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi) with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff and current expenditure of above $308 million each year.
Staff directly reporting to this
post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
The Regional Roving Logistics Manager
will be responsible for support to SCI Country Offices in the region through :
- Logistics backstopping support to 4 x COs in
East and Southern Africa Region
- Carrying out Fleet analysis and support CO
Heads of Logistics to manage the fleet properly
- Support Country offices in establishing
Framework agreements and Supplier databases
- Support selected country offices in
implementation of Supply Chain Management Plans
- Carrying out Logistics compliance and capacity
assessments
- Monitoring logistics performance through
reviewing monthly logistics reports for selected Country Offices
- Helping country office logistics teams
implement their outstanding Logistics related audit recommendations
- Assisting Country office Logistics teams mount
rapid and effective emergency response operations – when disasters occur
- Preparing country office visit reports and
following up for implementation of recommendations
To execute the above
responsibilities, the role will involve short term assignments of about two to
three weeks duration to country offices based on pre-agreed Terms of Reference.
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions,
managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the
Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to
deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in
the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve
performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not
achieved
- Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable
and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for
themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal
development and encourages their team to do the same
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on
a global scale
Collaboration:
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;
builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and
external partners and supporters
- Values diversity and different people’s
perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative
solutions
- Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an
entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency,
builds trust and confidence
- Displays consistent excellent judgement
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- A Degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics or related
area
- At least 3 years logistics management level
experience in logistics in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale
country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments.
- 1 - 2 years international experience is must.
Experience at Regional Logistics management level a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in all technical areas of
logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution,
warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management,
communications, and security
- Experience of working in remote field bases
with limited infrastructure
- Experience working with large institutional
donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations
- Ability to synthesize and analyze information,
and make clear, informed decisions
- Ability to build relationships quickly with a
wide range of people, both internally and externally
- Strong planning, management and coordination
skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of
complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
- Experience in developing the capacity of
logistics staff through the use of training, performance management
frameworks and development plans.
- Experience in development and implementation
of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken communication and
interpersonal skills
- Cross-cultural experience, understanding and
sensitivity
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively
within the East and Southern Africa region
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
- Experience in developing Emergency
Preparedness Plans and Disaster Risk Reduction activities
- Experience in developing and carrying out
staff training programmes
- Experience in technical programme support in
areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and
sanitation
- Previous experience working for Save the
Children International or members
- Membership of Professional body in Logistics
- Fluent in Portuguese, Amharic, Swahili or
Arabic
How to Apply
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 17th November 2015 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 17th November 2015 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
