INSO Safety Advisor Assistant - Kenya

INSO is a global charity dedicated exclusively to issues of humanitarian safety and to the operation of NGO Safety Offices (NSO) in volatile or insecure contexts. INSO KENYA aims to support security awareness and security management capabilities amongst NGOs within Kenya.

We are now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Safety Advisor Assistant (SA Assistant) who will based out of the INSO office located in Nairobi.

Purpose of position

The SA Assistant will support Safety Advisors (SA) by:

• Assisting in the collection and verification of security information


• Assisting the SA in the preparation of relevant security reports


• Produce and maintain the weekly incident list

Reporting

• Reports to the Safety Advisor

Key responsibilities:

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive: other tasks may be requested to adapt to operational needs.

1. Assist in the collection and verification of security information

• Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, the military, and other national and international security agencies to collect relevant information for NGO use


• Monitor media to collect relevant information for NGO use


• Contribute to writing security reports and threat warnings in collaboration with the SA


• Conduct regular field trips to develop local expertise of the context

2. Produce a weekly incident list

• After verification of information, produce a comprehensive weekly incident list to be send to the SA

3. Assist in the delivery of other INSO request services

• Perform site security reviews on request by NGOs and in close collaboration with the SA


• Respond pro-actively to any relevant requests from NGOs in terms of safety and security


• Support requesting NGOs in times of crisis on request, in close collaboration with the SA

4. 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 the Director

5. Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude

• Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently


• Effective time management


• Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship

Posting details:

• This position is based in Nairobi but involves frequent trips within the whole of Kenya


• The position requires an ability to undertake tasks at short notice with due regard to the security environment


• The position requires a high degree of ethics and a high sense of responsibility


• This position requires a degree of flexibility with respect to working hours

Mandatory Requirements: (Applicants MUST have all these)

• Bachelor in either, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma


• At least 5 years of military, police and/or NGO security work experience


• Excellent English writing skills


• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security


• Proven extensive network of contacts with security interlocutors across the country


• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key security interlocutors


• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programmes


• Kenyan nationality

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

How to apply:

How to apply:

Interested persons are requested to send the following to info.ken@ngosafety.org no later than 17:00GMT on the 31st of March 2015 and ensure to reference ‘Safety Advisor Assistant’ in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

• Cover letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (2 page maximum)


• Up to date CV (5 page maximum)

Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.