Regional Security & Safety Officer at African Entrepreneur Collective (AEC)

About the Opportunity

As Inkomoko’s team expands, and our colleagues continue to travel to more complicated and rapidly changing external environments, we seek a new team member to ensure that we have the policies, protocols, and support available to keep our team safe, healthy, and effective. The Security & Safety Officer reports to the Regional Security Director and will work closely with the Country-specific leaders to maintain local knowledge and strategies. This job description is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, as these may change at any time as the need requires in an emergency situation.  

The Officer can, however, reasonably expect duties to include: 

Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Prevention (40% time):

• Constant security audits and risk assessments to stay apprised of risks to staff and assets
• Prepare and share threat assessment and security briefs to prevent incidents
• Develop risk mitigation policies, and practices, aligned with local guidelines and realities
• Train and support colleagues to detect risks and prevent harm
• Ensure staff fulfill all company or country required health and safety guidelines while traveling and prepare advance travel briefs
• Maintains dialog with local security authorities to understand all potential risks 

Employee Safety & Welfare (40%):

• Plan and implement safety, risk, and compliance training programs, including onboarding all new employees with Inkomoko health, safety, and security protocols
• Facilitate efficient administration of employee wellness programs, mental health, and vaccines  (ie. COVID response, illness response, etc)
• Manage the International SOS travel platform
• Maintain the daily briefings for all staff from OSAC, etc. 
• Train staff on all protocols related to child protection, refugee protection, gender protection
• Maintain a constant two-way flow of information with security focal points in each office

Harm Reduction (20% time):

• Facilitate communication in any active incident to ensure as positive resolution as possible 
• Lead investigations and reporting of incidents involving Inkomoko staff or assets. 
• Create and maintain a case log of any incidents, near misses, and follow-ups.
• Work with local authorities to report any incidents, including UNHCR, police, etc
• Provide appropriate support for staff physical, medical, emotional, and logistical needs after an incident
• Ensure resources are available for emergency response (first aid, fire response, etc) in all locations and coordinate vendors/purchases 
• Review all incidents to develop learnings from any incidents or near misses.

Minimum Qualifications

Inkomoko seeks a proactive, resourceful, self-motivated security and safety expert, who cares deeply about people. A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Industry expertise and excellent knowledge of health, safety & security management
• Geographic experience in managing risks across diverse hardship locations in Africa.
• Expertise in concepts of duty of care for the organization’s responsibility 
• A proactive communicator who can correctly interpret messages from others and raise issues quickly and efficiently without creating drama; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 
• Excellent judgment and ability to make thoughtful decisions quickly in emergencies; makes tough decisions when necessary. 
• Preferred experience in mental health, vulnerable populations, and gender lens approach 
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field
• Bachelor's or Master's in security management, health, or a related field
• Digitally savvy, using MS Suite, Slack, email, International SOS platforms, etc
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and internationally with limited advanced notice