Employer:Food for the Hungry
Location: ( TBD from Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; or Kampala, Uganda)
Closing date: 28 Feb 2020
The RSM is primarily responsible for security management in the region. Other responsibilities: Providing leadership on safety and security policy management and operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation of FH programs and activities. Facilitating and delivering high quality, standards driven security risk management practices including training, influencing all staff and response.
Principal Responsibilities
Track and support the implementation of FH’s minimum operating security standards
(MOSS) at the country-level.
Training and Influence.
Threat and Incident Management.
Qualifications
Able to work a flexible schedule (including weekends, holidays and non-business hours).
Must be able to deploy on short-notice for extended time.
Ability to manage large-scale demanding and dynamic projects.
Substantial demonstrated experience and desire to train and coach all staff levels using various training methods.
Experience developing and implementing security risk management standards in NGOs.Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organizational, and problem solving skills.
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Strong communication, both verbal and written, people management and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in leading multicultural, multi-location, values-driven teams.
Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google platform, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or other virtual meeting software.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes.
Competency in field-based communications systems such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF, Thuraya, satellite and incident mapping platforms desired.
Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.
Ability to travel up to 50% of time per year in the US and internationally, to insecure countries or locations.
Experience and Education
University degree in a related field with at least five (5) years of working experience in security management with an International Non-Governmental Organization or other international organization and (1) one year in a high-risk environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training or teacher certification and experience desired.
Project management desired.
Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on February 28, 2020. For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page, link below.
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Location: ( TBD from Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; or Kampala, Uganda)
Closing date: 28 Feb 2020
The RSM is primarily responsible for security management in the region. Other responsibilities: Providing leadership on safety and security policy management and operational support to enable the safest and most effective implementation of FH programs and activities. Facilitating and delivering high quality, standards driven security risk management practices including training, influencing all staff and response.
Principal Responsibilities
Track and support the implementation of FH’s minimum operating security standards
(MOSS) at the country-level.
Training and Influence.
Threat and Incident Management.
Qualifications
Able to work a flexible schedule (including weekends, holidays and non-business hours).
Must be able to deploy on short-notice for extended time.
Ability to manage large-scale demanding and dynamic projects.
Substantial demonstrated experience and desire to train and coach all staff levels using various training methods.
Experience developing and implementing security risk management standards in NGOs.Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organizational, and problem solving skills.
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Strong communication, both verbal and written, people management and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in leading multicultural, multi-location, values-driven teams.
Demonstrated computer operating skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google platform, and virtual technologies such as Skype and/or other virtual meeting software.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes.
Competency in field-based communications systems such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF, Thuraya, satellite and incident mapping platforms desired.
Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.
Ability to travel up to 50% of time per year in the US and internationally, to insecure countries or locations.
Experience and Education
University degree in a related field with at least five (5) years of working experience in security management with an International Non-Governmental Organization or other international organization and (1) one year in a high-risk environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training or teacher certification and experience desired.
Project management desired.
Values, Vision, and Purpose
At Food for the Hungry, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty.
A resume and an application are required to apply for this position. This position will close to applications on February 28, 2020. For a complete version of the job description, qualifications, and to apply, access our Career page, link below.
Apply Online