World Vision International NGO Regional Security Director Jobs in Kenya

World Vision International NGO Regional Security Director Jobs in Kenya



Purpose of Position

The purpose of the Regional Security Director is to provide security and crisis leadership for the region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level.

The work involves contributing to the creation of an adaptive and resilient organisation that is prepared for, responds well to, and recovers quickly from adverse events using a ‘continuous improvement’ approach. A secondary purpose includes providing support and thought leadership as a member of the global team, including providing surge capacity and acting as Operations Director when needed.

Major Responsibilities

Strategy

  • Lead the development and implementation of the regional security strategy and business planning and contribute to global security strategies, priorities and plans ensuring that strategy concerns of the region are integrated and aligned with that of the Partnership.

  • Active involvement as a member of the regional senior leadership team.

  • Work closely with security managers and senior leadership teams to ensure security strategies for national level entities and responses are appropriate and aligned with regional and global priorities.

  • Collaborate with the other regional functions and entities to ensure a joined-up approach.

    Technical Support

  • Provide technical advice to the Regional Leader and regional leadership team on security and crisis management issues and their likely impact on World Vision operations.

  • Deliver oversight of security activities, particularly in insecure complex humanitarian environments and to counter threats emerging from changing political, social and economic situations.

  • Provide regional leadership in implementing World Vision’s Civil-Military and Police (CivMilPol) policy and practice, establishing how the organisation deals with State & Non-State armed actors.

  • Lead and guide security recruitment in the region and provide leadership and development opportunities to security teams.

  • Provide technical support and oversight of security risk assessment, incident case management, investigations and provision of after-action reviews/lessons learned exercises and conduct security investigations for complex and serious cases.

  • Work with national and regional senior management to ensure security budgets are in alignment with the assessed level of risk.

    Operational Support

  • Engage as part of the Regional Crisis Management Team and provide sound technical leadership in managing critical incidents in the region and provide input to the regional senior management team in crisis management situations and reviews of critical incidents.

  • Review Security Risk Ratings with the analysis team and assist in the development of mitigation strategies with offices that are compliant with WV’s Core Security Requirements.

  • Ensure that national offices have developed security, evacuation and contingency plans in alignment with the Core Security Requirements and Security Risk Assessment.

  • Monitor regional security incident reporting and ensure the appropriate dissemination of information during emergencies.

  • Support crisis management and business continuity including impact analyses to accurately define critical time-sensitive security activities and assist the design, development, and documentation of work area recovery plans.

  • Manage ‘surge capacity’ requirements for critical incidents that are beyond the scope of national offices and manage the escalation process.

  • Support CivMilPol relations and profile management and ensure the use of HISS-CAM to inform decision-making while balancing the tensions between humanitarian principles and operational execution.

    Capacity Building

  • Coordinate assessment, development and implementation of regional capacity building plan for security management based on regional and national program Security Risk Assessments.

  • Engage with national offices and regional programme directors to raise the awareness of security management in alignment with World Vision security policies and standards. Identify, share, facilitate access to security tools, resources and
    materials as well as learning and support opportunities for national offices. These may include facilitating, conducting training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional links and identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring.

  • Identify security training needs to operate in complex high risk environments including Security Risk Management Training for leadership teams and assist with workforce planning to ensure fully qualified capacity is available when required.

  • Develop security managers to be highly competent in delivering Security Context Analysis, Security Risk Assessments, and developing context specific Acceptance, Protection, and Deterrence Strategies. They also need good cross-cultural communications skills and coordination skills to work with various forums and key security stakeholders.

  • Consult on the initial stages of program assessment and proposal development to ensure that an end-to-end security solution can be developed and adequately resourced. Operational security planning will affect programmatic decisions, including logistics, budgeting and capacity building.

    General

  • Provide other support to the regional office and wider Security, Safety and Resilience group as determined by line managers.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to establish effective relationships at senior levels, gain credibility and influence senior decision makers.

  • Solid negotiating and networking skills.

  • Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organisational and problem solving skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver effective organisational outcomes related to all aspects of security and risk management.

  • Previous experience in or exposure to the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).

  • Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.

  • Application of security and risk management framework within complex NGO operating and organisational environments.

  • Understanding of implementing Core Security Requirements, Minimum Operating Security Standards or equivalent.

  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively in the region.

  • Must be able to coordinate work and interface efficiently and effectively with remote locations and across time zones.

  • Strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing to achieve target dates.

  • Must be a productive team player.

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree in subjects such as Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management or other management discipline. Comparable education and experiences will be taken into consideration.

  • Strong PC skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • 5 years of work related experience in or extensive exposure to the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.

  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

    Preferred:

  • Relevant Master’s degree or other advanced degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or other management discipline.

  • Formal qualification in business continuity.

  • A good network of contacts in academia, government or humanitarian security fields.

  • Experience in liaising with all levels of Government, IO & NGO’s.

  • Effective communication in French, Portuguese or other regional languages an advantage.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Regional Security Director Jobs in Kenya

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