Employer:International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
Location:West Africa - Dakar - SENEGAL
The position
Acting as an adviser of the Partner National Societies (PNS) for all matters relating to regional safety and security, the regional delegate will advise and accompany the PNS in their analysis and management of security issues.
They will be in charge of the security management of PNS delegates based in the countries, and international visitors’, to develop the contextual analysis allowing for a good understanding of political and security dynamics and to formulate recommendations allowing them to manage security as effectively as possible. Particular attention will also be paid to the operational security of the teams on site and the capacity building of Host National Societies.Supervises regional and international travelers on missions in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Burkina-Faso & Chad
Analyzes the security situation and the associated risks
Supports Operational Security Management
Participates in security incident management
Participates in capacity building of the 5 host national societies
Participates in internal RC Movement as well as external meetings related to regional humanitarian security, mainly in Dakar
Candidate profil
Academic education in humanitarian worker’s security, and/or international relations / geopolitics / security
5 years of experience in a position related to staff and organization security, risk assessment, security management and security awareness, particularly in unsafe environments.
Knowledge and experience in West Africa, and ideally in Sahelian countries
Excellent teaching and knowledge transfer skills
Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement
Ability to work under pressure in a volatile environment
Context Analysis Capabilities
Sensitive to the peculiarities of the local culture
Patience, pedagogy, diplomacy skills
Holder of an international driving license
Strong motivation for the challenges of international solidarity
Polyvalent and creative
Fluency in French and English is imperative
Specificities of the position:
Many trips in the area are expected (between 10 and 15 days of mission per month) with long distances to drive and relatively difficult conditions during frequent field supervision visits
A six-monthly activity schedule will be drawn up by the incumbent when they take up the position and validated by the steering committee of the PNS involved.
The steering committee will meet on a 6 months’ basis, day to day management will be provided par the regional office of the French Red Cross, helped by the regional office of the British Red Cross
Summary
Location : Dakar - SENEGAL
Duration: 12 months
To be filled: 04/2020
Status: expatriate position
The French Red Cross reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date for applications
Prerequisites
Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel
Apply
Location:West Africa - Dakar - SENEGAL
The position
Acting as an adviser of the Partner National Societies (PNS) for all matters relating to regional safety and security, the regional delegate will advise and accompany the PNS in their analysis and management of security issues.
They will be in charge of the security management of PNS delegates based in the countries, and international visitors’, to develop the contextual analysis allowing for a good understanding of political and security dynamics and to formulate recommendations allowing them to manage security as effectively as possible. Particular attention will also be paid to the operational security of the teams on site and the capacity building of Host National Societies.Supervises regional and international travelers on missions in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Burkina-Faso & Chad
Analyzes the security situation and the associated risks
Supports Operational Security Management
Participates in security incident management
Participates in capacity building of the 5 host national societies
Participates in internal RC Movement as well as external meetings related to regional humanitarian security, mainly in Dakar
Candidate profil
Academic education in humanitarian worker’s security, and/or international relations / geopolitics / security
5 years of experience in a position related to staff and organization security, risk assessment, security management and security awareness, particularly in unsafe environments.
Knowledge and experience in West Africa, and ideally in Sahelian countries
Excellent teaching and knowledge transfer skills
Knowledge of the Red Cross Movement
Ability to work under pressure in a volatile environment
Context Analysis Capabilities
Sensitive to the peculiarities of the local culture
Patience, pedagogy, diplomacy skills
Holder of an international driving license
Strong motivation for the challenges of international solidarity
Polyvalent and creative
Fluency in French and English is imperative
Specificities of the position:
Many trips in the area are expected (between 10 and 15 days of mission per month) with long distances to drive and relatively difficult conditions during frequent field supervision visits
A six-monthly activity schedule will be drawn up by the incumbent when they take up the position and validated by the steering committee of the PNS involved.
The steering committee will meet on a 6 months’ basis, day to day management will be provided par the regional office of the French Red Cross, helped by the regional office of the British Red Cross
Summary
Location : Dakar - SENEGAL
Duration: 12 months
To be filled: 04/2020
Status: expatriate position
The French Red Cross reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date for applications
Prerequisites
Passport valid for more than 6 months at the moment of departure
Up-to-date vaccination card / fitness for travel
Apply