Hiring Organization: Mercy Corps
Job Location: Kenya
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Security & Risk Manager (SRM) leads all oversight, direction and creation of all safety & security systems for the planned programme. The SRM is responsible for the delivery of hard and soft security measures that are adaptable and responsive to the context. This includes but is not limited to: incident reporting & analysis and offering pro-active measures on safety and security, context analysis, staff training, improvements on existing systems of staff tracking, vehicle movement, communications and security/contingency planning. The SRM will pro-actively engage with the full programme team and partners to ensure context and risk analysis are conducted and risk mitigation measures are put in place as needed. The SRM plays a vital role in managing all security incidences and is a member of the crisis management team.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
At least 7 years field experience in safety and security, operations with a security focus or information management with a security focus with a humanitarian or development non-governmental organization. Relevant experience in a business and/or military setting combined with at least 3-4 years humanitarian experience will be considered.
Experience in setting up and managing safety and security systems and protocols and providing training to staff.
Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies. Good context analysis skills.
Demonstrated management, leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members
Job Location: Kenya
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Security & Risk Manager (SRM) leads all oversight, direction and creation of all safety & security systems for the planned programme. The SRM is responsible for the delivery of hard and soft security measures that are adaptable and responsive to the context. This includes but is not limited to: incident reporting & analysis and offering pro-active measures on safety and security, context analysis, staff training, improvements on existing systems of staff tracking, vehicle movement, communications and security/contingency planning. The SRM will pro-actively engage with the full programme team and partners to ensure context and risk analysis are conducted and risk mitigation measures are put in place as needed. The SRM plays a vital role in managing all security incidences and is a member of the crisis management team.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Master’s degree preferred.
At least 7 years field experience in safety and security, operations with a security focus or information management with a security focus with a humanitarian or development non-governmental organization. Relevant experience in a business and/or military setting combined with at least 3-4 years humanitarian experience will be considered.
Experience in setting up and managing safety and security systems and protocols and providing training to staff.
Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies. Good context analysis skills.
Demonstrated management, leadership and mentoring skills.
Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Effective skills in coordination, organization and prioritization as well as in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively with team members