Field Security Officer (Kenya Nationals Only)

CARE is an organization driven by its mission to overcome poverty and social injustice. The CARE ECSA Regional Office is responsible for the oversight of CARE’s operations in the region as well as the provision of support to Country Offices. We work with 16 Country Offices in the region. We are seeking competent, innovative, self-driven and passionate individual who will be flexible and able to travel extensively within the region to fill the Field Security Officerposition based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other COs within the region.

The Field Security Officer is responsible for assisting CARE Country Offices within assigned sub-regions in the implementation of staff safety and security protocols and procedures. This will include, but not be limited to, promoting staff safety and security awareness, professional approaches, preparedness and management in support of program implementation. S/he will work closely with Country Office Safety and Security Managers (SSM), Advisors (SSA), National Security Officers (NSO), Focal Points (SSFP) and Country Directors (CD) within their assigned sub-region in ensuring a consistently acceptable standard of risk management to minimize the likelihood and impact of potential threats.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with specialist technical training in safety and security management. S/he will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in security, preferably in NGO sector or development organization in safety and security program. S/he will have experience as a qualified trainer in safety and security. Experience working outside country of residence in safety and security context working with same or other NGO agencies is required. S/he will be able to support others to work effectively on those issues. The ideal candidate will also need solid technical skills in information collection, investigations, analysis, assessments and reporting.

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to recruit@som.care.org by ****13^th March, 2015.**** Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

****CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.****