Job Description:
The Field Security & Crisis Management Coordinator oversees all aspects of security and crisis management in the Delegation. He/she will be tasked with advising the ICRC Management at a strategic level, implementing/improving security and safety procedures, and running the day to day security-related tasks for the Kenyan operation (including the management of the security team). The Field Security & Crisis Management coordinator ensures that ICRC sub structures covered by the Delegation adhere to the same security standards in Mombasa, Djibouti and Dar es Salaam.
Responsibilities:
Ensures that the ICRC’s operations are carried out with the highest level of security for its staff and property and manages crisis situations;
Ensures/is responsible for the implementation of minimum security management requirements in the Regional Delegation
Manages all safety and security matters, systems, policies and setups;
Liaises with all relevant external stakeholders such as weapon-bearers, authorities, security focal points within other organizations;
Provides overall coaching on the Risk Assessment (RA) process, assists teams in applying the ICRC’s security and safety risk methodology;
Manages a team and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under his/her supervision.
Qualifications:
University degree in law, International relations, security or equivalent;
Minimum 10 -12 years of overall professional experience;
Significant professional field experience with a successful track record in managing security;
Proven experience in crisis and security management;
Must be fluent in written and spoken English language. Working level of French language would be an added asset;
Willingness to travel frequently in the region.
