Security Manager, Kenya STAWI Activity at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

ROLE'S PURPOSE

• In consultation with DAI Global Security, the Security Manager will draft and oversee project security solutions, including risk assessments, project security and continuity plans, design physical security components and security training, and provide information reports.
• The Security Manager ensures that the security component serves as a project enabler, prioritizing staff safety and security and asset protection. Effective communication and reporting to the project’s Director of Finance and Operations and DAI headquarters to ensure that the project develops a culture of security and that operations are conducted in a DAI security-compliant manner. Coordination with Security Agencies, INGO Security Networks, and other professional Security Networks such as the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) will be another responsibility, as well as oversight and quality control and assurance of the subcontracted static and mobile security services.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project security plans, ensuring adherence to DAI crisis and incident management response procedures.
• Provide training to project leadership and other project staff with security responsibilities.
• Collaborate with all project staff to ensure strict compliance with required security policies and plans, fostering a comprehensive understanding of dynamic security issues and considerations across program geographies. E
• nsure DAI Global Security is informed of all incidents and that incidents are reported to the client through the COP and other designated project contacts.
• Conduct research to identify emerging threats and risks and develop threat/vulnerability analysis to enhance preparedness, avoidance, response, and evacuation plans.
• Provide regular verbal security updates to DAI Global Security and project leadership, ensuring they are informed of project travel decisions and activity implementation protocols as required.
• Serve as a key member of DAI project resilience and business continuity structures, relying on risk management best practices.
• Conduct security training for program staff in security protocols, including personal security, terrorism and conflict awareness, and personal preparedness.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance of the local static security provider.
• Supports the COP in Incident Management when relating to project staff.
• Conducts DAI staff security briefings for all staff.
• In coordination with the COP and other members of the project leadership team, as appropriate, ensure any plans, movements, operations, proposed changes, or recommendations are fair and reasonable and within the context of the project Security Plan.
• In coordination with the COP and other members of the project leadership team, as appropriate, provides prudent oversight of budgets, equipment, technology, and personnel and allocates resources to meet changing security needs and new threats in line with DAI Global Security Policy.
• Coordinates security procurement items such as communications equipment, vehicle tracking equipment, medical kits, security upgrades, and ancillaries.
• Provide written briefings and updates as necessary, including areas to be avoided in cities and geographies where GGA Activity has travelers based on the latest developments.
• Provide pre-deployment briefings for staff traveling to areas for the first time or other high-risk project locations.
• Support route assessments and provide advice on travel management.
• Escort program staff as needed.
• Conduct various drills, as per pre-identified risks, on a scheduled biannual and as-needed basis.

Communication

• Ensures the security company contract is compliant with local regulations and client and DAI policies.
• Enforcement of DAI’s security policies and procedures across project offices.
• Understands DAI and USAID rules, regulations, processes, and systems for compliant project implementation.
• Ensures safeguarding of staff and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical behavior.
• Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of the job.

Compliance

• Ensures the security company contract is compliant with local regulations and client and DAI policies.
• Enforcement of DAI’s security policies and procedures across project offices.
• Understands DAI and USAID rules, regulations, processes, and systems for compliant project implementation.
• Ensures safeguarding of staff and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical behavior.
• Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience working in securing development or humanitarian programs in Kenya and/or East Africa.
• Prior experience working with USAID- or other international donor-funded programs.
• An acute understanding of risk management, community acceptance, and low-profile security management regarding all facets of security operations, and an ability to problem-solve and lead in high-stress environments.
• Personal and professional network within Kenya/West Africa, with a developed understanding of the West Africa context, including insurgent groups, community militias, and ethic-based conflicts, and interaction with West Africa and international security forces and government.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills verbally and in writing, with a demonstrated ability to communicate in English clearly, concisely, and effectively with security staff and non-security staff alike.
• Applied Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and/or SharePoint.
• Preference for individuals who have worked in northern and southeastern Kenya, especially Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana, Wajir, Kitui, Makueni, and Taita Taveta.
• Preference for individuals who are familiar with or have supported former programs that have a technical focus in water, sanitation, agriculture, or sustainable livelihoods.