World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian
humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in
most parts of Kenya.
Security Officer to be based in Dadaab
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Action
Plan aligned to the National Office Security Strategy.
- Ensure Security
Risk Assessments, Core Security Requirement standards, processes and
procedures are completed in accordance with current World Vision Office of
Corporate Security guidelines.
- Work with the
National Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as
required/directed.
- Ensure Sub
Office Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
- Provide input
and support to the Programme management in crisis situations and critical
incidents.
- Conduct security
investigations as and when required.
- Network and
liaise externally including representing WVK at local NGO security network
meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to
relevant staff.
- Coordinate the
assessment, development and implementation of the Program capacity
building plan for security management based on local security risk
assessments.
- Seek to develop
a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance
- Report and
document regular security reports to the Response Manager and the Security
Manager.
- Ensure that all
security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
- Collect, analyze
and disseminate security information appropriately.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
- 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)
- No previous
criminal record or convictions
- Radio and
Satellite phone communications experience
- Demonstrated
ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis
situation)
- Ability to
communicate well in English & Swahili (verbal and written)
- Valid Passport
and Driving License
- Computer
literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Practical
knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and
organizational security.
- Demonstrated
personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World
Vision Core Values
- Good
interpersonal skills
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of
three referees should be addressed to The Director, People &
Culture, Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than February
1, 2013.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.
