Starting Date: 1st March 2017
Duration of the Contract: 1 year renewable
2.Purpose of position
The DSA C will deputize the Safety Advisor (SA) for most of his tasks:
Drafting of high quality security reports
Supporting the delivering of NGO request services
Supporting the SA in the management of Field Monitors
3.Reporting
· Reports to the Safety Advisor
4.Key responsibilities:
The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt operational needs.
Ø Provide NGOs with credible information and contextual analysis of the local and regional security situation.
Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN
Contribute to writing comprehensive bi-weekly and quarterly reports on the provincial and regional security situation, as it relates to NGOs
Pro-actively analyse the context, suggest and draft daily incident reports, threat warnings
Facilitate bi-weekly NGO security meetings in his/her region of responsibility on request and in link with the SA
Conduct regular field trip to develop local expertise of the context
Ø Assist in the delivery of other request INSO Services
Draft Area Brief / Travel Advisory on request of NGOs and in close collaboration with the SA
Perform security site review on request of NGOs and close collaboration with the SA
Review NGO security plans on request of NGOs and close collaboration with the SA
Respond pro-actively to any relevant request of NGOs in terms of safety and security
Support requesting NGOs in times of crisis on request, in close collaboration with the SA
Ø Support the SA in management
Support the SA in the management of field monitors
Ø Adhere to INSO security policies and procedures.
Fully comply with INSO policy directives;
Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of all NGO information;
Observe and maintain the confidentiality and security of any documentation/procedures as outlined by Director
Ø Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude
Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently
Manage your time in the office effectively.
Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.
5.Posting details:
This position is based in Nairobi.
The position requires the holder to be able to undertake tasks at short notice with due regard to the security environment
The position requires the holder to be able to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
The holder must display a high degree of ethic and responsibility for his/her own actions.
This position requires a degree of flexibility with respect to working hours
6.Mandatory Requirements: (Applicants MUST have all these)
Bachelor in IT, Security studies, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
At least 5 years of security work experience at a mid-management level
Excellent English writing skills with ability to research and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner
A good understanding of NGO approaches to security
A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key security interlocutors
Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
Kenyan nationality
7.Preferred Characteristics: (Applicants SHOULD have 1 or more of these)
2 or more years of work experience with NGOs
Deep understanding of the Kenyan security environment and its historical context
Experience in high quality report production
Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
Staff management experience