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Security Manager Job Vacancy at the IRC in Kenya
at International Rescue Committee in Nairobi
Job Title: Security Manager, Somalia Program
Closing date: 25 Jun 2012
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Scope of work: The IRC is currently seeking a Security Manager for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi and with at least 60% travel time to the program sites (Mogadishu, South Central and Puntland). The position will work with the country team to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff. The SM will conduct training on site for staff and others (external security providers) and facilitate development and implementation of appropriate security plans and SOPs. S/he will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office including security updates, travel advisories, and incident management. The position reports to the Country Director, Somalia. Specific Responsibilities 1. Ensure that the Somalia country program has an up to date Security Management Plan (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 2. Facilitate SMP and SOP revisions as and when necessary and stipulated. 3. Lead Somalia country program in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the areas of operational (administrative, procurement, vehicle management, house and office) and Financial (e.g. safe usage, bank withdrawals, cash handling) safety and security management. 4. Ensure that each new employee, international and national, receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival into the country program. Provide a framework for field security orientations and ensure that IRC Connect (IRC’s staff orientation system) security information is up-to-date and utilized. 5. Create, along with operations coordinator, a security training program that reaches a maximum number of national and international staff. Keep useful records on staff training and report. 6. Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops in consultation with the Country Director and operational Coordinator. 7. Participate as necessary in recruitment for national security staff. 8. Monitor all communications from the field related to security incidents and planning and provide timely feedback to advisories and guidance sought by the field team. 9. Make at least 2 visits per quarter to each field office in Somalia to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit. 10. Conduct field security assessments examining IRC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations. 11. Together with the Field Coordinators and Operations Coordinator, develop and sustain a database of security incidents. 12. Generate monthly activity reports on security, including database analyses, new threats, responses and vulnerabilities and any relevant lessons learned from security and safety incidents. 13. Maintain the network of IRC Security Focal Points at each IRC field office and conduct weekly update calls.
14. Identify, create and maintain a network and coordinate closely with INGO/UN and other security specialists suitable for the context of Somalia. Work closely with the NSP- Somalia in relevant information exchange and monitoring of trends and advisories. 15. Provide credible information and contextual analysis of localized and country security situations and incidents along with appropriate advice to IRC Somalia SMT. 16. Work closely with the external security service providers and make sure they are well aware of the IRC security management protocols and guidelines. 17. Understand the prominent issues for the Somalia country program and update CD and Operations Coordinator as necessary. 18. As required, support and advice the Country Director and Operations Coordinator during a crisis. 19. Coordinate closely with the Regional Safety and Security Advisor for Horn and East Africa Region on relevant issues pertaining to security management for Somalia. Qualifications • Minimum of five year’s practical experience in security management for international organization/s. • Prior experience working in Somalia and/ or other Horn Africa countries a distinct advantage • Demonstrable work experience in the areas of security planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field • Practitioner’s experience on broader humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and specifically around security management, rules of engagement etc. • Experience in organizing training for staff and partners • Knowledge of Somali language an added advantage • University degree and advanced training on security management Person Skills • Ability to work in a multicultural setting • Ability to work under pressure and with remote field teams • Excellent communication skills- coherent, timely and strategic • Friendly, approachable and flexible
How to apply:
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8085 .
Closing date: 25 Jun 2012
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Scope of work: The IRC is currently seeking a Security Manager for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi and with at least 60% travel time to the program sites (Mogadishu, South Central and Puntland). The position will work with the country team to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff. The SM will conduct training on site for staff and others (external security providers) and facilitate development and implementation of appropriate security plans and SOPs. S/he will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office including security updates, travel advisories, and incident management. The position reports to the Country Director, Somalia. Specific Responsibilities 1. Ensure that the Somalia country program has an up to date Security Management Plan (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 2. Facilitate SMP and SOP revisions as and when necessary and stipulated. 3. Lead Somalia country program in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the areas of operational (administrative, procurement, vehicle management, house and office) and Financial (e.g. safe usage, bank withdrawals, cash handling) safety and security management. 4. Ensure that each new employee, international and national, receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival into the country program. Provide a framework for field security orientations and ensure that IRC Connect (IRC’s staff orientation system) security information is up-to-date and utilized. 5. Create, along with operations coordinator, a security training program that reaches a maximum number of national and international staff. Keep useful records on staff training and report. 6. Assist field offices in arranging ad hoc security training workshops in consultation with the Country Director and operational Coordinator. 7. Participate as necessary in recruitment for national security staff. 8. Monitor all communications from the field related to security incidents and planning and provide timely feedback to advisories and guidance sought by the field team. 9. Make at least 2 visits per quarter to each field office in Somalia to monitor security preparedness and field training. Provide a follow-up report with clear recommendations after each visit. 10. Conduct field security assessments examining IRC staff, assets, compounds, residences, field sites and projects and compile a report with recommendations. 11. Together with the Field Coordinators and Operations Coordinator, develop and sustain a database of security incidents. 12. Generate monthly activity reports on security, including database analyses, new threats, responses and vulnerabilities and any relevant lessons learned from security and safety incidents. 13. Maintain the network of IRC Security Focal Points at each IRC field office and conduct weekly update calls.
14. Identify, create and maintain a network and coordinate closely with INGO/UN and other security specialists suitable for the context of Somalia. Work closely with the NSP- Somalia in relevant information exchange and monitoring of trends and advisories. 15. Provide credible information and contextual analysis of localized and country security situations and incidents along with appropriate advice to IRC Somalia SMT. 16. Work closely with the external security service providers and make sure they are well aware of the IRC security management protocols and guidelines. 17. Understand the prominent issues for the Somalia country program and update CD and Operations Coordinator as necessary. 18. As required, support and advice the Country Director and Operations Coordinator during a crisis. 19. Coordinate closely with the Regional Safety and Security Advisor for Horn and East Africa Region on relevant issues pertaining to security management for Somalia. Qualifications • Minimum of five year’s practical experience in security management for international organization/s. • Prior experience working in Somalia and/ or other Horn Africa countries a distinct advantage • Demonstrable work experience in the areas of security planning, organizing and executing security operations in the field • Practitioner’s experience on broader humanitarian principles, codes of conduct and specifically around security management, rules of engagement etc. • Experience in organizing training for staff and partners • Knowledge of Somali language an added advantage • University degree and advanced training on security management Person Skills • Ability to work in a multicultural setting • Ability to work under pressure and with remote field teams • Excellent communication skills- coherent, timely and strategic • Friendly, approachable and flexible
How to apply:
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8085 .
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