Oversee and execute a diverse range of duties encompassing project management, team coordination, and operational efficiency improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and deadlines. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration across departments. Monitor performance metrics, analyze data trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making. Responsible for budget oversight, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to maintain fiscal responsibility and operational integrity. Additionally, lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks effectively, and conduct performance evaluations to cultivate a high-performing work environment. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices while driving continuous improvement in processes and service delivery.
We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee and implement comprehensive security risk management strategies, ensuring the protection of organizational assets and minimizing potential threats. The ideal candidate will conduct thorough risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop proactive mitigation plans to address security gaps. Responsibilities include monitoring security systems, analyzing incident reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security protocols. Requirements entail a minimum of five years of experience in risk management or a related field, along with proficiency in security frameworks and regulatory compliance standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels are essential.
Ensure strict adherence to the IRC’s minimum physical security standards at all current and planned program sites, offices, guest houses, warehouses, and other contracted locations by conducting thorough site inspections and evaluating assessments prepared by Country Programs.
In alignment with the request, provide assistance to Country Programs in revising Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans to maintain consistency and ensure contextual relevance.
Assess regional discrepancies and design universally applicable tools, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistency across the area.
Enhance the effectiveness of IRC security systems, tools, and methodologies through collaboration with stakeholders across Country, Regional, and Global levels.
Assess evolving risks and significant vulnerabilities within the designated area, subsequently proposing effective countermeasures and remediation strategies to address identified gaps and enhance overall security posture.
Enhance data-driven security risk management frameworks throughout the designated region to ensure robust protection and compliance.
Contribute to the ethical integration of artificial intelligence while pioneering novel strategies to strengthen security risk management and contextual analysis efforts.
Acting on behalf of the Regional Safety and Security Director, you will participate in both internal and external meetings and events as required.
Periodically travel to Country Programs to provide surge assistance, fill staffing gaps, and support high-profile visits.
Serve as a strategic collaborator to the Regional Safety and Security Director, focusing on regional risk trends, identifying priorities, and optimizing resource allocation.
Context Monitoring and Reporting involves the systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of data to track progress toward predefined objectives. This function ensures transparency, accountability, and timely decision-making by providing stakeholders with accurate and actionable insights. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date records, generating detailed reports, and identifying trends or anomalies that may impact project outcomes. Key requirements include proficiency in data analysis tools, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Direct the creation of an annual regional security report, encompassing comprehensive risk analysis, incident trends, achievements, obstacles, and strategic forward-looking priorities.
Monitor the quality of incident reports submitted through the IRC’s online reporting system and offer guidance to Country Programs to enhance the timeliness and accuracy of their reporting.
Ensure that users within the East Africa region possess the correct access privileges to the IRC’s online reporting system and maintain the user list with regular updates.
Act as the primary regional liaison for addressing system functionality and access management issues within the IRC’s online reporting system, escalating or coordinating follow-ups with headquarters as necessary.
Perform a yearly evaluation of documented security incidents to discern critical patterns and derive practical recommendations that enhance overall security risk management strategies.
Each quarter, verify that Country Programs provide the necessary data online to evaluate adherence to the IRC’s Security Minimum Standards. After compiling these submissions, perform a detailed review of the compliance outcomes and present the findings to the Regional Safety and Security Director (RSSD), highlighting significant achievements, obstacles, and required assistance across the region.
Learning and Development professionals design, implement, and evaluate programs aimed at enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and performance to drive organizational growth. They collaborate with leadership to assess training needs, develop curricula, and deliver engaging instructional content through diverse modalities, including workshops, e-learning, and coaching. Additionally, they track progress using metrics to measure the impact of initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential, along with proficiency in instructional design and adult learning principles.
Assist in the creation of annual security learning and development plans for Country Programs, ensuring alignment with identified operational risks.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of capacity deficiencies and develop customized training initiatives specifically aligned with the country’s and region’s distinct requirements.
Conduct regional and country-specific training sessions, encompassing Training of Trainers programs. It is essential to meet IRC’s stringent internal certification standards prior to facilitating these trainings.
Deploy to country-level programs to facilitate training initiatives and uphold the integrity of program delivery standards.
Collaborate with the Global Learning and Development team to guarantee that training programs within the East Africa region adhere to IRC’s established standards.
Design and organize Critical Incident Management Team simulations and exercises at the direction of Country Programs and the Region, in collaboration with the Global Director of Incident Management.
Conduct comprehensive after-action reviews and compile detailed learning reports to foster ongoing enhancements and operational excellence.
Monitor training delivery throughout the region and provide progress updates to the Regional Safety and Security Director on a quarterly basis.
In alignment with your request, provide coaching and mentorship to essential personnel, fostering the development of resilient, locally sustainable security capabilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of six years of hands-on experience in safety and security risk management within humanitarian settings or high-risk environments is required.
Professional rewrite:
Extensive experience collaborating across international markets, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in East Africa.
Demonstrated capability to function effectively in both high-level strategic planning and hands-on operational execution.
Proven expertise in developing and delivering training programs across diverse environments and settings is required.
Demonstrates proficiency in synthesizing extensive data sets to produce concise, insightful briefings that drive informed decision-making and yield actionable recommendations.
Proven ability in analyzing security data coupled with extensive experience in utilizing reporting systems to derive actionable insights.
Proficient in both written and spoken communication with clarity and precision.
Establishes and nurtures robust collaborations with varied teams and stakeholders to drive shared objectives and enhance mutual success.
Demonstrated skill in securing buy-in and driving alignment with critical stakeholders, even in the absence of direct hierarchical influence.
Delivers consistently high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines and under demanding circumstances.
Capable of handling a diverse workload that may involve conflicting priorities while consistently achieving established deadlines.
Proven track record in devising and executing innovative solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Professionally prepared to travel with a readiness and capacity to be deployed to field locations across the East Africa region on short notice.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
6 years
