Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Post:
The Security Officer (SO) is responsible for all aspects of security management, crisis readiness and preparedness at his/her respective duty station. He/she serves as an advisor and assists the office staff in the execution of their security responsibilities at the assigned duty station.

Major duties and responsibilities:
• Analyze security factors and levels of risk related to safety of IRK staff in Nairobi and field office; Wajir, Mandera, Moyale, Kilifi &Garissa and make written recommendations for improvements in both physical safety and operational security in accordance with established IRK security guidelines.
• Coordinate all security aspects of operational/programme planning and contingency responses with All offices Field Coordinator and Human Resources/Admin Coordinator to ensure highest degree of compliance, enabling programme access to various areas and ensure staff safety.
• In line with IRK specific security strategies and operational procedures assist the Human Resources/Admin Coordinator to establish and continuously update contingency/evacuation plans and SOPs for all offices
• Provide/coordinate security advice and training to all staff in radio communication procedures, convoy procedures, security awareness, mines/explosives identification and procedures to be followed, stress management, first aid, identification of security material and equipment required in compounds, evacuation procedures.
• Forward weekly report on security situation to the Human Resources/Admin Coordinator
• Provide all staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensure that all staffs adhere to security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security and risk assessment for all operational areas
• Liaise with UN agencies, INSO &NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in Kenya
• Perform any other relevant duties as required

Qualifications:
• University degree in relevant discipline particularly security management studies, criminology/forensic investigation or public administration with either Military or police training
• At least 5 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other humanitarian organizations/security force.
• Security Management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systems
• Past or present experience in working with any of the Kenyan disciplined forces will be an added advantage
• Knowledge on penal code, good at mapping security context in kenya
• Demonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and leadership and integrity of character
• Solid commitment to helping people in the most difficult circumstances
• Ability to show initiative, multi-task and provide a consistently high output
• Must possess a professional, and a high-level of critical thinking in a rapidly-changing, tense security context
• A member of any security professional body is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of local language is an added advantage
• Mastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point).


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please send us your cover letter, detailed CV, including your qualifications/certifications, experience, National ID card copy, names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.Irk@islamic-relief.or.ke  by Tuesday, 14th June, 2022.

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