Work Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel: Greater than 50%
Language Requirement: English
Employee Duration: Active Full-Time
Type of Post: Accompanied - Family
Funding: Approved
Application Deadline:
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage
people from all
backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
DESCRIPTION
CARE is seeking a talented Regional Security Manager (RSM)
who will work to reduce the risks faced by CARE personnel, assets and programs
operating in Country Offices (COs) through the provision of specialized,
coordinated and focused safety and security preparedness and management
support. S/he will develop a strong knowledge of CARE's programs and have
a good understanding of humanitarian programme approaches and principles.
S/he must demonstrate a high level of socio-cultural, political and economic understanding
of the context in which we work and will develop and maintain a solid network
of information on strategic regional developments that cold cause harm or
influence CARE’s operations.
The RSM will be required to travel extensively, including
volatile and dangerous locations to assist COs in addressing deteriorating
security, develop security plans, and provide technical assistance, as well as
provide regional and country office specific assessments.
S/he will be responsible for managing the operational
security budget and provide the Security Director with regular reports on
that. The RSM will establish and implement processes and systems for an
effective security systems, drawing on best practices and will nurture a
pro-active approach with country offices enhancing the culture of security
within the organisation.
The RSM will be responsible for coaching the country office
security focal points, lead the regional security focal point training as well
as train and support general staff to ensure that all risks are minimized.
S/he will exhibit a high level of socio-cultural, political
and economic understanding of the many contexts in which CARE works. S/he
will also develop a solid working knowledge of CARE's program framework in
order to provide guidance and direction for safety and security which supports
CARE's vision and mission.
S/he will be required to work closely with the Regional
Director in identifying priority area's and country offices and supporting
those as may be required, through strong leadership, sound and professional
advise and will act with integrity and respect.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assessments,
Planning and Information Management
- Develop
procedures and protocols and assess Country Office Security Management
- Act in
a crisis
- Coaching
and capacity building
- Administrative
and financial management responsibilities
- Perform
other duties as assigned
Primary Skills:
- Bachelor's
Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or security risk management
- 5 years experience in assisting
international organizations in developing security strategies for their
operations
- 3 years experience working/living in
developing countries
- Strong assessment, evaluation,
analysis and strategic planning skills
- High level of experience in
developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems
- Excellent oral and written
communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage under
stressful conditions
- Political acumen and people skills
