Deputy Safety Adviser at The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Starting Date: 1st March 2017

Duration of the Contract: 1 year renewable

2.Purpose of position

The DSA C will deputize the Safety Advisor (SA) for most of his tasks:

• Drafting of high quality security reports
• Supporting the delivering of NGO request services
• Supporting the SA in the management of Field Monitors

3.Reporting

· Reports to the Safety Advisor

4.Key responsibilities:

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt operational needs.

Ø Provide NGOs with credible information and contextual analysis of the local and regional security situation.

• Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN
• Contribute to writing comprehensive bi-weekly and quarterly reports on the provincial and regional security situation, as it relates to NGOs
• Pro-actively analyse the context, suggest and draft daily incident reports, threat warnings
• Facilitate bi-weekly NGO security meetings in his/her region of responsibility on request and in link with the SA
• Conduct regular field trip to develop local expertise of the context

Ø Assist in the delivery of other request INSO Services

• Draft Area Brief / Travel Advisory on request of NGOs and in close collaboration with the SA
• Perform security site review on request of NGOs and close collaboration with the SA
• Review NGO security plans on request of NGOs and close collaboration with the SA
• Respond pro-actively to any relevant request of NGOs in terms of safety and security
• Support requesting NGOs in times of crisis on request, in close collaboration with the SA

Ø Support the SA in management

• Support the SA in the management of field monitors

Ø Adhere to INSO security policies and procedures.

• Fully comply with INSO policy directives;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of all NGO information;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of any documentation/procedures as outlined by Director

Ø Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude

• Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently
• Manage your time in the office effectively.
• Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.

5.Posting details:

• This position is based in Nairobi.
• The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasks at short notice with due regard to the security environment
• The position requires the holder to be able to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
• The holder must display a high degree of ethic and responsibility for his/her own actions.
• This position requires a degree of flexibility with respect to working hours

6.Mandatory Requirements: (Applicants MUST have all these)

• Bachelor in IT, Security studies, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
• At least 5 years of security work experience at a mid-management level
• Excellent English writing skills with ability to research and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key security interlocutors
• Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
• Kenyan nationality

7.Preferred Characteristics: (Applicants SHOULD have 1 or more of these)

• 2 or more years of work experience with NGOs
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan security environment and its historical context
• Experience in high quality report production
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
• Staff management experience