Hiring Organization: Plan International
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Role Purpose:
The Country Safety & Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing functioning of the Plan International Office in Kenya and its staff, actively monitor the safety and security environment in Kenya by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with government officials and peers and ensuring that Security Protocols are regularly reviewed and updated and followed by both staff and visitors. He/she will be responsible for advising Plan Kenya, Regional office/ shared services on security related matters.
The scope of the role will entail advising Country Management Team and security management teams/ focal persons on various security matters; contribute in implementing the global security policies and strategies and facilitate the rollout of security standards, Operating procedures, and regular reporting on compliance.
Training of staff, Security Focal Points and management on Plan security guidelines, risk assessments and facilitating external training as necessary.
Ensures timely reporting of security incidences in line with the relevant policies and procedures. Disseminates security information from Plan International Headquarters (IH) and the Regional Office to aid country leadership with decision making and proactive actions. S/he will uphold Plan's Core Values, promote our mission and vision, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity) to enhance programme impact, and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications/ experience essential:
A bachelors’ degree in areas of Security and Safety, Social Sciences, International Development or related fields.
Essential skills and competences
A minimum of 7 years proven work experience a security role that covers multiple country wide remit, with at least 1-year experience in INGO safety and security management.
3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
Experience in missions such as within peace-keeping, civilian protection, police services settings.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in security management, advisory, analysis and capacity building role in an international organisation setting.
In-depth knowledge or work experience in post-conflict and/or complex emergency environment.
Deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work: protection, health, shelter, linked to INGO field operations contexts.
Proven ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in fast-paced team environments.
Good understanding and experience in neutrality in local conflicts and conflicting parties interaction with all parties and maintaining a position of (humanitarian) neutrality is a necessity of the role.
Must a good communicator and display both oral and written language skill in English.
The position requires innovation, flexibility and reliability to provide creative solutions to challenges arising in relation to security mainstreaming activities to promote a positive security culture throughout the region.
Ability to gain a precise understanding of various local, regional, country and international context to provide a clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
Qualifications/ experience desirable:
Advanced professional training in security management preferably in the INGO sector
Training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning on security
Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, including internet and management information system.
Languages required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Job Location: Nairobi Kenya
Deadline: 1o March 2022
Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBA
Title: Country Safety & Security Manager
Description:
Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBA
Title: Country Safety & Security Manager
Description:
Role Purpose:
The Country Safety & Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing functioning of the Plan International Office in Kenya and its staff, actively monitor the safety and security environment in Kenya by establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with government officials and peers and ensuring that Security Protocols are regularly reviewed and updated and followed by both staff and visitors. He/she will be responsible for advising Plan Kenya, Regional office/ shared services on security related matters.
The scope of the role will entail advising Country Management Team and security management teams/ focal persons on various security matters; contribute in implementing the global security policies and strategies and facilitate the rollout of security standards, Operating procedures, and regular reporting on compliance.
Training of staff, Security Focal Points and management on Plan security guidelines, risk assessments and facilitating external training as necessary.
Ensures timely reporting of security incidences in line with the relevant policies and procedures. Disseminates security information from Plan International Headquarters (IH) and the Regional Office to aid country leadership with decision making and proactive actions. S/he will uphold Plan's Core Values, promote our mission and vision, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity) to enhance programme impact, and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications/ experience essential:
A bachelors’ degree in areas of Security and Safety, Social Sciences, International Development or related fields.
Essential skills and competences
A minimum of 7 years proven work experience a security role that covers multiple country wide remit, with at least 1-year experience in INGO safety and security management.
3 Years in a leadership/managerial role
Experience in missions such as within peace-keeping, civilian protection, police services settings.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in security management, advisory, analysis and capacity building role in an international organisation setting.
In-depth knowledge or work experience in post-conflict and/or complex emergency environment.
Deep and clear understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and ideally, specific sub-sector work: protection, health, shelter, linked to INGO field operations contexts.
Proven ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in fast-paced team environments.
Good understanding and experience in neutrality in local conflicts and conflicting parties interaction with all parties and maintaining a position of (humanitarian) neutrality is a necessity of the role.
Must a good communicator and display both oral and written language skill in English.
The position requires innovation, flexibility and reliability to provide creative solutions to challenges arising in relation to security mainstreaming activities to promote a positive security culture throughout the region.
Ability to gain a precise understanding of various local, regional, country and international context to provide a clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
Qualifications/ experience desirable:
Advanced professional training in security management preferably in the INGO sector
Training skills – the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning on security
Proficient in Microsoft applications and use of relevant software and other applications, including internet and management information system.
Languages required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.