Safety & Security Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals Only) at Norwegian Refugee Council

Duties and responsibilities

• Support to ensure that NRC’s security management systems are developed, strictly implemented, reviewed and updated.
• Conduct security assessments and prepare risk and situational analyses as requested
• Provide or facilitate staff safety and security training (including First Aid and Fire Safety).
• Support, training, and capacity building of security staff in all offices.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Meet on a weekly basis with the Country Director or designate to discuss and document security issues.
• Prepare analysis for the Country Director as required.
• Support on post-incident analysis and follow up recommendations.
• Be an active member of the Kenya Country Management Group.
• Compile and submit the weekly security report for the Kenya Country Programme.
• Assist in the development of the Kenya Country Programme strategy and supporting documentation as required.
• Operational supervision of guards at the Country and Regional Offices.
• Assist the Regional Security Advisor for specific regional tasks as required, in consultation with the Country Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a senior security personnel in a humanitarian context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the security environment in Kenya and neighboring countries
• An understanding of the political context in Kenya
• Fluent Kiswahili and other languages in Kenya an advantage
• Understanding of core competencies of NRC

Personal qualities

• Handling insecure environments
• Initiating action and change
• Empowering and building trust
• Influencing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Strategic thinking

We can offer

Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period is for one year with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.