Life and Peace Institute Safety and Security Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
Life and Peace Institute Safety and Security Consultancy Jobs in Kenya
Background to the Consultancy In 2018 LPI underwent a Security Assessment to review our Security Framework and practices around security and safety.
As a result, we decided to develop a new framework, based on the recommendations of the assessment.
The framework was developed with the support of Open Briefing, the same organisation who completed the Security Assessment.
Our new framework includes a policy, seven procedures and several supporting resources.
LPI is seeking a Security Advisor to assist us in rolling out the new Security Framework on a consultancy basis for a period of six months, ideally starting in January 2020.
This will include supporting county offices in the development of their Country Management procedures, sensitising and training all staff, and ensuring the new Framework in being implemented across the organisation.
This position will be based in Nairobi and include travel to our other country offices in the region.
Candidates from the Horn of Africa region are preferred.
However, all security professional’s resident in the region are welcome to apply.
Purpose
The purpose of the consultancy is to support LPI to roll out its new Security Framework by working closely with the LPI Leadership and Management teams across its various offices and programmes.
Required Outputs
Development of Country Security Plans for Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, DRC and for the Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP).
Training of all LPI staff in the new Framework
Training of Security / Wellbeing Focal Points
Ensuring the new Travel Procedure is understood and assist staff to transition to the new format and procedures
Provide security backstopping for hi-risk situations and travel, as requested by Country Managers and/or Executive Director. This is not to replace regularly monitoring of the CM’s and Head, but as a supplement where additional support is needed.
Reporting Lines
The consultant will report to Judy McCallum, Executive Director.
The consultant will work/liaise closely with country managers in the process of delivering on the ToR.
Consultant Support
The consultant will be supported by an Open Briefing mentor who will introduce LPI’s Security Framework and provide four technical support mentoring sessions during the consultancy period.
Expenses
LPI will cover any relevant expenses for travel related to this consultancy, based on prior approval and receipts.
Per diem during travel will be based upon the LPI Per Diem Policy.
Travel outside of the consultants’ home country will be covered by LPI’s Business travel.
LPI does not pay for travel days.
LPI may deduct withholding tax, depending upon the country of billing.
Candidate Profile
Required
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a national-level security professional with peacebuilding or humanitarian organisations in the horn of Africa
Experience in developing country security plans
Experience in developing and delivering training courses, including personal security, security risk management and crisis management
Experience of embedding new security frameworks and country security plans within peacebuilding or humanitarian organisations
Experience in working in medium to high-risk level countries
Desired
Experience as a regional-level security professional with peacebuilding or humanitarian organisations in the horn of Africa
Experience in developing and rolling out global or regional security frameworks.
Experience in managing critical incidents within peacebuilding or humanitarian organisations
Experience of working with Leadership and Management teams in a global organisation
Skills
Required
Deep knowledge of political situations in a wide range of countries in the horn of Africa
Exceptional English verbal and written skills
Desired
Robust understanding of Duty of Care
Fluent in Swahili, Arabic and/or French
Training and Education
Required
Degree level education
Relevant and current training in hostile environment awareness, security risk management and crisis management
Desired
Post-graduate education
Attitude and Motivation
Required
Willingness to travel to remote and/or sometimes hazardous contexts
Focus, drive and ability to stay on track
Attention to detail and analytical focus
Flexible and adaptable
A compelling and influential communicator
Desired
A strong belief in peacebuilding and conflict transformation work
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and motivation letter to recruitment@life-peace.org, explaining:
Why you are interested in the consultancy position with LPI
Your proposed daily consultancy rate for this consultancy
Your availability to conduct the consultancy in the Horn of Africa
Your spoken and written language skills
How you fit the candidate profile
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