Security & Operations Officer (SMLP-2) at Integrity Global

The Security and Operations Officer directs implements and enforces safety and security risk management policies and procedures to ensure the protection, safety and security of Integrity programs facilities, operations, personnel, equipment and information. The Security and Operations Officer ensures the effective safe operations of all Program activities through mitigating risk, assessing Integrities profile and designing internal and contracted protection systems and services. Additionally, acts as a liaison with police, NGO and other local authorities as required in matters pertaining to security risk management.

The position is responsible for monitoring the security situation in Somalia and Nairobi, Kenya, conduct risk assessments, oversee field visits, assist in tracking team movements, participate in enforcing security and safety procedures, and provide sound and timely advice to SMLP-2 project staff and management on safety and security matters. The Security and Operations Officer is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of security and contingency planning in order to ensure the safety of all SMLP-2 project staff.

Your Experience and Expertise

The Security and Operations Officer must have: 

• At least 5-7 years of experience in security and administrative or operational support functions with an international organization required.
• Excellent ability to communicate, work in a team, and collaborate with individuals with diverse  technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders, including government entities and  international agencies required.
• Multi-year experience managing subcontracted security providers and contracts required.
• Knowledge of risk management standards, processes and procedure required.
• Multi-year experience in project operations including procurement, travel, and assets/facilities  management that comply with USAID policies and procedures required.
• Previous experience managing international and local staff required.
• Experience with implementing donor-funded programs in Somalia or fragile and conflict  affected settings required.
• Experience as a risk analyst and/or acting as a Security Focal Point for an international  organization required.
• Familiarity with the operations of BHA programs and knowledge of its humanitarian programming in Somalia is highly desirable. HRO-382

Languages

• Excellent written and oral fluency in English required.

Required Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and  adapt to changes in responsibilities and workloads.
• Must be professional, possess a high degree of urgency and self-motivation, and have a strong  work ethic.
• Proven ability to supervise, plan, mentor and lead in multicultural working environments.
• Results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, including note-taking for meetings.
• High professional standards for evaluation data and reporting.
• Accustomed to teamwork and able to sustain positive and frequent communications for a  remotely managed monitoring team in a challenging, high-risk environment.
• Ability to work independently where necessary.
• Works well in a diverse team.