Safety and Security Manager - Save the Children UK Jobs in Kenya
Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of childrens rights.
Save the Children UK Kenya Programme has Area offices in Dadaab, Wajir, Mandera and Eldoret with Programmes in Child Protection, Health, Nutrition, and Livelihoods.
We are seeking to fill the position of Safety and Security Manager.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Operations Director, the incumbent will develop and ensure the systematic application of safety and security management policies and procedures in all of Save the Children UK Kenya Programme.
Key Accountabilities:-
* Ensure that all Save the Children UK Kenya programme activities and locations are assessed and monitored relative to their impact on staff safety and security, make recommendations on protocols and practices to reduce staff risk and vulnerability.
* Spearhead the revision of Safety and Security Guidelines for all operational areas in accordance with Save the Children UK global security policy & guidelines.
* Develop a standardized security training method and provide training for all staff in safety and security related subjects ensuring that policy and guidelines are understood and are being adopted and implemented across the programme.
* Ensure the contingency plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation are in place, disseminated and adopted amongst staff.
* Research and analyze security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, GoK district offices, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly security update.
* Ensure systems are in place to instantly respond to a crisis management situation by working with the country programme Crisis Management team.
* Proactively share information with staff in Nairobi and in the Area offices ensuring high security awareness levels.
* Serve as a key resource to Save the Children/Alliance partners in times of emergencies, such as natural or man made disasters.
Person specification:-
* A minimum of an academic degree/qualification in advanced security management with either Military or Police work experience up to the level of Captain OR Inspector respectively.
* A minimum of two years experience in an International NGO in a complex and insecure project environment; Knowledge of personnel and organisational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment.
* Ability to accurately read and navigate using 1:50000 maps, and plot GPS coordinates.
* Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments.
* Technical competency and training experience in field based communications systems.
* Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
Jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 15th October 2010.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenyan nationals with international experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Save the Children UK recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
Security Manager Job Vacancy - Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme
We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. We work with children in vulnerable situations.
Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work.
Combining short-term relief with long-term development, our programmes represent a huge undertaking. And this is why we need you.
Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme has been working in Central & South Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland for over 40 years.
Our focus of work includes improving access to healthcare, education and food provision to children and their families.
We are looking for a motivated team player to take up the position of Security Manager. This position is responsible for the overall safety and security of all Save the Children staff working in Central & South Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland.
A prominent source of leadership, you will manage and support a wide variety of responsibilities, including Security & Crisis Management, Building capacity in Safety & Security Management, Networking & Information sharing.
Integral to the posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate their capacity & motivation thereby ensuring field based responsibility for security analysis and management.
This is a real challenge, so you’ll need a formal security qualification or appropriate security management training, at least 5 years international practical field experience in a leadership role, international work experience in insecure/hostile environment, preferably in an INGO capacity.
The post holder should also have experience in incident reporting, extensive assessment, evaluation and analytical skills.
For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org
Application Closing Date: Friday 22nd October 2010, 15:00 pm
Save the Children is keen to encourage women to apply for all positions and the following benefits are provided:
* Childcare support for children under 3 years
* Maternity leave
* Flexible working options
* 80% of tuition fees for children
