Security Officer at World Vision Kenya

Reports to: Regional Manager

Grade Level: 13

Major Responsibilities

Security Operations 30%

• Security Risk Assessments for all ADPs in the region are developed.
• Security Risk Assessments for all ADPs in the Region are reviewed and are current as per risk ratings.
• Recommendations in the Security Risk Assessment are implemented.
• Regional management is properly advised and guided in the event of security incidences.
• Contingency plans for all offices in the Region to include but not limited to Programme suspension, staff hibernation, relocation and evacuation plans are properly developed.
• Office assessments are periodically conducted to ensure that safety and security equipment are available and in serviceable condition.
• Developed Regional Security Annual Operating Plans aligned to the National Office Security Strategy.
• Contracted security staff in all regional offices are professionally managed.
• An inventory of all security communications equipment including satellite phones, HF and VHF radios in the region well-kept and maintained.
• All communication equipment in the region are serviceable.
• Staff movement during working hours is tracked to ensure safe travels
• Security investigations are conducted when required.

Strategy & Planning, 25%

• Develop Regional Security Annual Operating Plans aligned to the National Office Security Strategy.
• Periodically review Security risk rating for the region and ADPs in accordance with Core Security Requirements.
• Develop security plan for the region and each ADP.
• Develop and review security standard operating procedures for all offices in the region.
• Update core security requirements in the region as per security risk ratings to determine compliance levels.

Capacity Building and Technical Training 15%

• Staff in the Region have undergone the security training as per the security risk rating.
• Security training in the region is well organized and coordinated in liaison with the National Security Officer.
• New staff in the Region are well briefed on the security situation of the area of operation within 24 hours of arrival.

Reporting and Documentation, 15%

• Regular security reports are shared with the Security Manager.
• All security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
• Security documents are revised and shared quarterly with the security Manager or in accordance with the security risk rating.

Networking and External Liaison/Engagement 10%

• WVK is well represented at local NGO security network meetings and information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
• Developed networks for sharing security information and coordination.

Any other duties 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Security Studies, Military Science, Security Management and Police Science, Security and Disaster Management, Forensic and Criminal Investigations or related fields.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors).
• Military/Police/ any law Enforcement Training
• No previous criminal record or convictions.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values.
• Proof of resignation and clearance from security services.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
• Ability to communicate well in English & Swahili (verbal and written)
• Professional - behave in professional manner at all times and demonstrate ability to represent the organization well at interagency meetings.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum (2) years’ experience working with UN Agency / NGO plus field security experience.
• Radio and/or Satellite phone communications experience, operations and management
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programs.