About the Opportunity
As Inkomoko’s team expands, and our colleagues continue to travel to more complicated and rapidly changing external environments, we seek a new team member to ensure that we have the policies, protocols, and support available to keep our team safe, healthy, and effective. The Security & Safety Officer reports to the Regional Security Director and will work closely with the Country-specific leaders to maintain local knowledge and strategies. This job description is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, as these may change at any time as the need requires in an emergency situation.
The Officer can, however, reasonably expect duties to include:
Responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Prevention (40% time):
Constant security audits and risk assessments to stay apprised of risks to staff and assets
Prepare and share threat assessment and security briefs to prevent incidents
Develop risk mitigation policies, and practices, aligned with local guidelines and realities
Train and support colleagues to detect risks and prevent harm
Ensure staff fulfill all company or country required health and safety guidelines while traveling and prepare advance travel briefs
Maintains dialog with local security authorities to understand all potential risks
Employee Safety & Welfare (40%):
Plan and implement safety, risk, and compliance training programs, including onboarding all new employees with Inkomoko health, safety, and security protocols
Facilitate efficient administration of employee wellness programs, mental health, and vaccines (ie. COVID response, illness response, etc)
Manage the International SOS travel platform
Maintain the daily briefings for all staff from OSAC, etc.
Train staff on all protocols related to child protection, refugee protection, gender protection
Maintain a constant two-way flow of information with security focal points in each office
Harm Reduction (20% time):
Facilitate communication in any active incident to ensure as positive resolution as possible
Lead investigations and reporting of incidents involving Inkomoko staff or assets.
Create and maintain a case log of any incidents, near misses, and follow-ups.
Work with local authorities to report any incidents, including UNHCR, police, etc
Provide appropriate support for staff physical, medical, emotional, and logistical needs after an incident
Ensure resources are available for emergency response (first aid, fire response, etc) in all locations and coordinate vendors/purchases
Review all incidents to develop learnings from any incidents or near misses.
Minimum Qualifications
Inkomoko seeks a proactive, resourceful, self-motivated security and safety expert, who cares deeply about people. A successful candidate will demonstrate:
Industry expertise and excellent knowledge of health, safety & security management
Geographic experience in managing risks across diverse hardship locations in Africa.
Expertise in concepts of duty of care for the organization’s responsibility
A proactive communicator who can correctly interpret messages from others and raise issues quickly and efficiently without creating drama; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Excellent judgment and ability to make thoughtful decisions quickly in emergencies; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Preferred experience in mental health, vulnerable populations, and gender lens approach
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field
Bachelor’s or Master’s in security management, health, or a related field
Digitally savvy, using MS Suite, Slack, email, International SOS platforms, etc
Ability to travel locally, regionally, and internationally with limited advanced notice
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