Safety and Security Assistant
Position Code: SCI SCU ASST 2015
Team / Programme: Safety and Security
Position 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
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Carry out security briefings for new
staffs and International staffs visiting the SC country offices
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Update security related documents as
shall be assigned
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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
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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
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To update the staff movement tracker
on a daily basis
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To monitor staffs moving between
Nairobi and field offices
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Submit to the Safety and Security
Manager the staff travel tracker every Friday by 4pm
Documentation
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Ensure that staffs who receive
security briefings and orientations sign the relevant form
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File all security related documents
according to established practice
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With the help of the safety and
security manager ensure that all reported security incidents are documented.
Key Competencies
Delivering results;
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Able to deliver timely and
appropriate results using available resources
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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
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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
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University degree; those with a
higher National diploma from KNEC will be considered.
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Familiarity with the use of VHF and
HF radio and satellite phone will be an added advantage.
·
Work experience in insecure /hostile
environments.
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Sound knowledge of Humanitarian
principles of Impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian
Charter and International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
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Willingness to travel to
insecure/hostile environments.
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Knowledge of INGOs working
environment is an asset.
Key Competencies
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Having a good command of written and
spoken English and Kiswahili
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Computer/IT proficiency with Very
good command of MS Office.
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Exposure to some form of
security or safety management
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Good analytical skills
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Ability to clearly convey information
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Ability to work within a
multi-cultural, multi ethnic team
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Good interpersonal and communication
skills
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Adaptable and flexible; Able to work
at odd hours
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Rigorous, precise, well organized and
punctual.
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Very good sense of reliability,
initiative and responsibility.
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Very good negotiation skills.
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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
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Carrying out Fleet analysis and
support CO Heads of Logistics to manage the fleet properly
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Support Country offices in
establishing Framework agreements and Supplier databases
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Support selected country offices in
implementation of Supply Chain Management Plans
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Carrying out Logistics compliance and
capacity assessments
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Monitoring logistics performance
through reviewing monthly logistics reports for selected Country Offices
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Helping country office logistics
teams implement their outstanding Logistics related audit recommendations
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Assisting Country office Logistics
teams mount rapid and effective emergency response operations – when disasters
occur
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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:
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Holds self accountable for making
decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save
the Children values
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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
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Creates a managerial environment to
lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding
Ambition:
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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
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Future orientated, thinks
strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
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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:
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Develops and encourages new and
innovative solutions
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Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages
an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
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Honest, encourages openness and
transparency, builds trust and confidence
·
Displays consistent excellent
judgement
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
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A Degree in Supply Chain/ Logistics
or related area
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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.
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1 - 2 years international experience
is must. Experience at Regional Logistics management level a strong advantage.
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Proven experience in all technical
areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution,
warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management,
communications, and security
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Experience of working in remote field
bases with limited infrastructure
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Experience working with large
institutional donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations
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Ability to synthesize and analyze
information, and make clear, informed decisions
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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
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Experience in developing the capacity
of logistics staff through the use of training, performance management
frameworks and development plans.
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Experience in development and
implementation of efficient logistics systems, policies and procedures.
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Excellent written and spoken
communication and interpersonal skills
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Cross-cultural experience,
understanding and sensitivity
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Willingness and ability to travel
extensively within the East and Southern Africa region
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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
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Experience in technical programme
support in areas of construction, distribution, medical supply chain, water and
sanitation
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Previous experience working for Save
the Children International or members
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Membership of Professional body in
Logistics
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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.