Closing date: 21 Sep 2012
Employer: Danish Refugee Council
Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this position is to provide geopolitical analysis and write high quality security reports based on data provided by the Field Officers, targeting an audience of NGOs; support NGOs during crisis management.
The ability to interact with all parties while maintaining and emphasizing a position of principled political neutrality and operational independence is paramount.
BACKGROUND OF NSP:
The NGO Safety Program (NSP) for Somalia / Somaliland is a program created by NGOs, which aims at supporting International and National NGOs to operate safely and securely in Somalia / Somaliland. NSP, initially called the NGO Security Preparedness and Support (NGO SPAS), was established in 2004 by NGOs operating in Somalia / Somaliland. NSP is administratively and legally hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to provide it with a legal and administrative framework, through which to fulfil its functions more efficiently, effectively and accountably.
NSP provides support to NGOs through four types of activities: Information and Analysis (Reports, briefs), Training (Personal security, capacity building of NGOs), Response (incident management support), SPU facilitation for Puntland and Somaliland.
NSP is funded by ECHO, DFID, SIDA, CHF. All NSP services are free of charge for NGOs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A) Management:
• Responsible for the management of NSP Field Staff, with a clear understanding of the pressures associated with operating in hostile environments (recruitment, appraisal, workplan, authorization of movement, missions orders, leave request disciplinary measures etc.)
• Responsible for the logistics and financial needs of the field staff in link with the Senior Administration and Finance Officer.
B) Analysis:
• Source, process and analyse complex information for the production of regular security reports (daily reports, weekly reports, specific advisories) for an NGO audience
• Ensure those reports are of high quality standards (writing, presentation, cross checking, reference notes)
• Participate / Produce briefings papers, position papers and other proposed supporting documents to NGOs.
• Participate / produce regular oral briefings to NGOs
• Provide specific advices to NGOs after validation of the request by the line manager
• Travel to Somalia (security permitting) to gather information and train field based staff
• Maintain a regular network of information (UN, governments, traditional leaders, etc.)
• Pro-actively propose, design and process new analysis tools, special reports, maps, etc...
C) Training & response:
• Participate on request to the training of NGOs in link with the Training Manager
• Participate on request to specific response in support of NGOs (evacuation, crisis management)
D) Strategy:
• Participate proactively to the definition of NSP strategy.
• On request, participate to the drafting of proposals based on that strategy.
• Follow-up the action plan based on the strategy and reports against it.
• Participate in the capitalization and the development of the Institutional memory of NSP.
E) Representation:
• On request from the line manager, participate to official meetings (Authorities, UN, NGOs)
F) Reporting:
• Prepare weekly reports (sitrep).
• Participate in staff meetings, analysis meetings and other requested internal meetings.
• Participate on request to the drafting of donor reports.
• Regularly brief and share information / analysis with other team members.
REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The position reports to the Information & Analysis Manager, and will manage the Field Officers (11 staff).
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, any social sciences. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in positions requiring high level information sourcing, processing, and analysis and reporting.
• Minimum 2 years of Somalia experience and proven experience of high quality reports production on the Somali context.
• Previous experience as an NGO or UN Security Focal Point is a strong added advantage
• Previous working experience with NGOs or UN in Somalia at a senior level is a strong added advantage
• Previous experience in security (UN, NGO or government institutions) at a management level is an added advantage
• Candidates having a strong journalistic background, strong demonstrated analytical skills, and experience specific to Somalia could be also considered
Skills and competences:
• Well-developed networks for information in Somalia and regional hubs such as Nairobi is mandatory
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity and ability to maintain and motivate staff in a remote management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to source, analyze and process information
• Demonstrated ability to author well structured and well researched and analytically sound reports.
• Demonstrated ability in developing multi-media presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear and articulate presentations of complex information.
• Calm and focused decision making.
Languages:
• English (working language): fluent with excellent writing capacities
• Somali (fluent) is a very strong advantage
Computer skills:
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
• GIS and / or mapping software basic knowledge is a plus (ArcGIS)
CONDITIONS
Availability: October 2012
Duty station: The position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel (50%) to Somalia. Somalia is a hazardous environment and the selected candidate must adhere to security precautions and contribute to the security of the team. The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasking at short notice with due regard to the security environment. Contract: One year with possibility of extension. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Field Recruited Expatriates recruited by the Horn of Africa (HOA) Regional Office in Nairobi.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk, and for information about NSP please consult www.nspsomalia.org.
GENERAL
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
APPLICATION PROCESS
NSP will manage the recruitment process according to the DRC recruitment procedures. Please forward letter of application and C.V. by email to info@somaliangoconsortium.org, with the subject heading “Senior Security Analyst and Safety Coordinator”, not later than 21. September 2012. Only applications that meet the minimum requirements and qualifications will be considered.
Employer: Danish Refugee Council
Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this position is to provide geopolitical analysis and write high quality security reports based on data provided by the Field Officers, targeting an audience of NGOs; support NGOs during crisis management.
The ability to interact with all parties while maintaining and emphasizing a position of principled political neutrality and operational independence is paramount.
BACKGROUND OF NSP:
The NGO Safety Program (NSP) for Somalia / Somaliland is a program created by NGOs, which aims at supporting International and National NGOs to operate safely and securely in Somalia / Somaliland. NSP, initially called the NGO Security Preparedness and Support (NGO SPAS), was established in 2004 by NGOs operating in Somalia / Somaliland. NSP is administratively and legally hosted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) to provide it with a legal and administrative framework, through which to fulfil its functions more efficiently, effectively and accountably.
NSP provides support to NGOs through four types of activities: Information and Analysis (Reports, briefs), Training (Personal security, capacity building of NGOs), Response (incident management support), SPU facilitation for Puntland and Somaliland.
NSP is funded by ECHO, DFID, SIDA, CHF. All NSP services are free of charge for NGOs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A) Management:
• Responsible for the management of NSP Field Staff, with a clear understanding of the pressures associated with operating in hostile environments (recruitment, appraisal, workplan, authorization of movement, missions orders, leave request disciplinary measures etc.)
• Responsible for the logistics and financial needs of the field staff in link with the Senior Administration and Finance Officer.
B) Analysis:
• Source, process and analyse complex information for the production of regular security reports (daily reports, weekly reports, specific advisories) for an NGO audience
• Ensure those reports are of high quality standards (writing, presentation, cross checking, reference notes)
• Participate / Produce briefings papers, position papers and other proposed supporting documents to NGOs.
• Participate / produce regular oral briefings to NGOs
• Provide specific advices to NGOs after validation of the request by the line manager
• Travel to Somalia (security permitting) to gather information and train field based staff
• Maintain a regular network of information (UN, governments, traditional leaders, etc.)
• Pro-actively propose, design and process new analysis tools, special reports, maps, etc...
C) Training & response:
• Participate on request to the training of NGOs in link with the Training Manager
• Participate on request to specific response in support of NGOs (evacuation, crisis management)
D) Strategy:
• Participate proactively to the definition of NSP strategy.
• On request, participate to the drafting of proposals based on that strategy.
• Follow-up the action plan based on the strategy and reports against it.
• Participate in the capitalization and the development of the Institutional memory of NSP.
E) Representation:
• On request from the line manager, participate to official meetings (Authorities, UN, NGOs)
F) Reporting:
• Prepare weekly reports (sitrep).
• Participate in staff meetings, analysis meetings and other requested internal meetings.
• Participate on request to the drafting of donor reports.
• Regularly brief and share information / analysis with other team members.
REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The position reports to the Information & Analysis Manager, and will manage the Field Officers (11 staff).
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, any social sciences. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in positions requiring high level information sourcing, processing, and analysis and reporting.
• Minimum 2 years of Somalia experience and proven experience of high quality reports production on the Somali context.
• Previous experience as an NGO or UN Security Focal Point is a strong added advantage
• Previous working experience with NGOs or UN in Somalia at a senior level is a strong added advantage
• Previous experience in security (UN, NGO or government institutions) at a management level is an added advantage
• Candidates having a strong journalistic background, strong demonstrated analytical skills, and experience specific to Somalia could be also considered
Skills and competences:
• Well-developed networks for information in Somalia and regional hubs such as Nairobi is mandatory
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity and ability to maintain and motivate staff in a remote management environment.
• Demonstrated ability to source, analyze and process information
• Demonstrated ability to author well structured and well researched and analytically sound reports.
• Demonstrated ability in developing multi-media presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear and articulate presentations of complex information.
• Calm and focused decision making.
Languages:
• English (working language): fluent with excellent writing capacities
• Somali (fluent) is a very strong advantage
Computer skills:
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
• GIS and / or mapping software basic knowledge is a plus (ArcGIS)
CONDITIONS
Availability: October 2012
Duty station: The position is based in Nairobi with frequent travel (50%) to Somalia. Somalia is a hazardous environment and the selected candidate must adhere to security precautions and contribute to the security of the team. The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasking at short notice with due regard to the security environment. Contract: One year with possibility of extension. Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Field Recruited Expatriates recruited by the Horn of Africa (HOA) Regional Office in Nairobi.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk, and for information about NSP please consult www.nspsomalia.org.
GENERAL
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
APPLICATION PROCESS
NSP will manage the recruitment process according to the DRC recruitment procedures. Please forward letter of application and C.V. by email to info@somaliangoconsortium.org, with the subject heading “Senior Security Analyst and Safety Coordinator”, not later than 21. September 2012. Only applications that meet the minimum requirements and qualifications will be considered.