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World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya. 

We wish to urgently recruit highly competent person to fill the following position within our organization.

Security Officer to be based in Dadaab

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop Action Plan aligned to the National Office Security Strategy.
  • Ensure Security Risk Assessments, Core Security Requirement standards, processes and procedures are completed in accordance with current World Vision Office of Corporate Security guidelines.
  • Work with the National Security Manager to carry out Security Risk Assessments as required/directed.
  • Ensure Sub Office Risk Ratings are established and updated as required
  • Provide input and support to the Programme management in crisis situations and critical incidents.
  • Conduct security investigations as and when required.
  • Network and liaise externally including representing WVK at local NGO security network meetings and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff.
  • Coordinate the assessment, development and implementation of the Program capacity building plan for security management based on local security risk assessments.
  • Seek to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance
  • Report and document regular security reports to the Response Manager and the Security Manager.
  • Ensure that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security Policy.
  • Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Security Studies, Military Science, Security management and Police Science, Security and Disaster Management, Forensic and Criminal Investigations or related fields.
  • At least three (3) years experience in a proven security field (public, private, and government or NGO sectors)
  • No previous criminal record or convictions
  • Radio and Satellite phone communications experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure (particularly in a crisis situation)
  • Ability to communicate well in English & Swahili (verbal and written)
  • Valid Passport and Driving License
  • Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Practical knowledge of tools, mechanisms and procedures for personal and organizational security.
  • Demonstrated personal values, attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with World Vision Core Values
  • Good interpersonal skills
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture, Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to  reach us not later than February 1, 2013.

(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses.

World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.

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