Center for Civilians in Conflict Global Security Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Center for Civilians in Conflict Global Security Advisor Jobs in Kenya; This position is responsible for maintaining efficient and value-added health, safety, and security systems, along with tools and communication platforms. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will support core components of CIVIC´s safety and security systems and initiatives in support of CIVIC’s global security policy.

Operational Support (30%):

Provide technical advice and guidance to Country teams and missions, especially (safety and security focal points in country teams) to ensure maximum safety and security when conducting of programmatic activities

Provide advice to country teams/missions on best practices and implementation of CIVIC’s security policies and SOPs

Act as a technical focal point for CIVIC’s safety and security staff on the application of CIVIC security policies and procedures

Foster a security risk management-based culture that fully considers gender and diversity

Be prepared to deploy in support of visitors, assessment missions, crisis management response, training delivery, and workshops/conferences in CIVIC’s areas of operation

Provide safety and security-related support to the United Nations Program team, assigned missions

Identify new initiatives and areas to strengthen safety and security practices and culture

Training Support (20%):

Identify training needs at the Country and program levels

Design and develop training solutions based on CIVIC’s competency framework

Facilitate training delivery to field teams and HQ staff per CIVIC’s training plan and competency framework

Train new staff and interns in field offices and at HQ on CIVIC’s security and safety history, policies, and practices

Administer CIVIC’s knowledge bank of training plans, lessons, and resources

Monitor and support professional growth and development of other safety and security staff

Support and advise staff on attendance at external training courses (e.g. HEAT, remote medical response, etc.)

Ensure training resources are aligned with current policies and SOPs, with consistent uptake by Country and program teams

Policy Planning Operational Support (10%):

Promote CIVIC’s global policies, procedures, and initiatives in the implementation of health, safety, security, and crisis response protocols

Co-manage and provide technical support to staff on the global incident reporting system, as well as provide training to users at all levels

Support Executive Director and other global security staff on the drafting, dissemination, and upkeep of policies, procedures, and best practices

Manage the online travel security system

Advise on current safety and security risk to enable timely and informed critical decisions

Conduct quality control and compliance checks on all Country-level security management-related documents and plans

As directed, provide tactical support to internal incident and crisis management teams during critical incidents

Communication (20%):

Maintain and ensure optimal use of CIVIC’s online knowledge bank

In coordination with the Executive Director, prepare quarterly board reports, safety and security incident overviews, annual reports, and ad-hoc communications for management

Cultivate and coordinate CIVIC’s global community of practice for safety and security staff and other interested parties to encourage learning and implementation of best practices

Information Analysis and Reporting (20%):

Act as a global focal point for security risk analysis and reports, both in the reporting and presentation of data, as well as in support of global, country, and

mission security leads in their area analyses

Keep abreast of and promote best practices for open-source information monitoring and aggregation methods, and identify and promote analysis training opportunities to staff and partners
Provide coordination and quality control support to all security risk assessment processes and findings

Administer key online global security platforms (incident reporting, overseas and local travel, staff tracking, etc.)

Conduct regular data maintenance within the incident system, and provide data and trend analysis for quarterly and annual reports

Support data gathering during initial security assessments before missions and the opening of new offices or closure of existing offices

Maintain memberships in and share security information with external parties including UNDSS, OSAC, GISF, and INSO

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as political science, international relations, marketing, or communications, required

Minimum 10 years working in an operational, security-related function required

Fluency in English and French and working knowledge Arabic desirable

A degree or certification in security, business management, or related fields strongly desired
Kenyan work authorization required; Kenyan citizen preferred

International NGO Safety and Security Association (INSSA) Security Risk Management Professional Certificate at Country and/or regional level strongly desired

Experience in safety and security; military; police; humanitarian, development, peacebuilding programs, or emergency operations; or as part of a safety or security-related program in the private or public sector

Good theoretical understanding of security risk management concepts and principles with a knowledge of best practices, techniques, and processes

Experience in training design and development with demonstrated experience instructing theoretical and practical training on operational security

Knowledge of open-source media and familiarity with monitoring and evaluating information from social media and aggregation platforms, such as X (previously known as Twitter/Tweet Deck), Facebook, and Telegram

Knowledge of information security (INFOSEC) practices

General knowledge of safety and security risk management principles as they relate to international humanitarian agencies

Understanding and ability to abide by humanitarian principles

Demonstrated competency with a variety of software platforms or systems, with a preference for Google Workspace, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Track23, JotForm, and Travel Oracle

Ability to assimilate and analyze a range of information to support the development of efficient solutions

Experience communicating complex security-related information both verbally and in writing to non-native English speakers across time zones

Adaptable and flexible with the ability to remain calm, prioritize, and reassure others during stressful situations and critical incidents

Demonstrated ability to work on diverse and cross-cultural teams across time zones to achieve common objectives

Experience handling sensitive information with discretion


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