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Catholic
Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs
in over 100 countries and works through local partners.
CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.
The CRS Kenya Program recently opened an office in Dadaab which provides emergency assistance to refugees and Kenyan communities that are being affected by the current drought. We are inviting suitable persons to fill the following position.
All candidates require technical competencies in security, experience in emergency programming, ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions
Position: Security Officer
Ref. 2011/36
Location: Dadaab
Purpose: The primary role of the position is to support staff safety and security in the implementation of Emergency Response programming in Dadaab.
The Officer is responsible for monitoring CRS staff safety and security management in the Dadaab area.
S/he will conduct security assessments to directly support CRS Dadaab efforts in threatening environments, build staff and partner capacity in security management, collaborate with international and national NGOs, the United Nations, and an assortment of official and non-official and security coordination groups in Dadaab.
Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The officer will be responsible for ensuring protection of CRS assets, personnel and corporate image.
S/he will assist in assessment and monitoring of security conditions and make necessary recommendations, supervision of security guards and access to the premises, conduct security spot checks and inspection of premises, liaison with other security focal points and sharing of security information, oversee security incident reporting system, management of facilities inventories, oversee the systems and standards of facilities maintenance and service provision, development of visitors schedules, reconciliation of utility bills, preparation of management reports and representation in external meetings.
S/he will keep abreast of market trends and practices to enhance security and oversee the implementation of structural changes as recommended by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement
CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.
The CRS Kenya Program recently opened an office in Dadaab which provides emergency assistance to refugees and Kenyan communities that are being affected by the current drought. We are inviting suitable persons to fill the following position.
All candidates require technical competencies in security, experience in emergency programming, ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions
Position: Security Officer
Ref. 2011/36
Location: Dadaab
Purpose: The primary role of the position is to support staff safety and security in the implementation of Emergency Response programming in Dadaab.
The Officer is responsible for monitoring CRS staff safety and security management in the Dadaab area.
S/he will conduct security assessments to directly support CRS Dadaab efforts in threatening environments, build staff and partner capacity in security management, collaborate with international and national NGOs, the United Nations, and an assortment of official and non-official and security coordination groups in Dadaab.
Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The officer will be responsible for ensuring protection of CRS assets, personnel and corporate image.
S/he will assist in assessment and monitoring of security conditions and make necessary recommendations, supervision of security guards and access to the premises, conduct security spot checks and inspection of premises, liaison with other security focal points and sharing of security information, oversee security incident reporting system, management of facilities inventories, oversee the systems and standards of facilities maintenance and service provision, development of visitors schedules, reconciliation of utility bills, preparation of management reports and representation in external meetings.
S/he will keep abreast of market trends and practices to enhance security and oversee the implementation of structural changes as recommended by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirement
- Bachelors degree in related field
- Minimum 3 years experience working in security-sensitive environments
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
- Ability to communicate in Somali language language an added advantage
- Ability to manage stress and complexity and communicate strategically under pressure
- Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and serve with integrity
Written
applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV
including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact
information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by October 4,
2011.
Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Applications can also be dropped in our Dadaab office within UNHCR Compound next to Samaritan Pulse Offices
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Applications can also be dropped in our Dadaab office within UNHCR Compound next to Samaritan Pulse Offices
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
