Oxfam
Novib (ON) is part of Oxfam International (OI), a world-wide confederation of
more than 14 organizations working for change and development.
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty and is driven by a conviction
that people are capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own,
provided they are given the chance to do so.
We respond to humanitarian needs in more than 120 countries and work with
hundreds of thousands of supporters and volunteers who make up our
international network of concern, action and solidarity.
We support local projects in developing countries, and lobby governments and
companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and to
increase our impact on development and humanitarian issues.
Security Advisor
Ref no: 26-122011- SA
Fulltime National position
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Purpose of the job
Ensure that country security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored and
reviewed; consistent with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements.
The Security Advisor is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and
procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all Oxfam
Somalia and South Sudan staff and that they are adhered to at all times.
The Security Advisor is responsible for working with programme managers at all
levels to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all areas of
operations.
Analysis
- Ongoing
analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security
situation.
- Develop
and maintain up-to-date context analysis and risk assessment.
- Develop
and maintain an incident reporting system.
- Maintain
close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and
build relationships with key actors to ensure gathering of reliable
security information.
- Undertake
regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to
gather information and to analysis the overall security situation in
existing and potential areas of intervention.
Security
system
- Support
country management staff to develop a security management system which
includes a security management strategy (including detailed acceptance
strategy) and plan and which allows for the continuous updating of
security measures.
- Advice
and support the Country Director with regard to implementing the security
management system.
- Ensure
the security management system is in line with existing Oxfam security
policy, protocol and approach.
- Support
the Country Director and other senior staff to manage security incidents.
- Provide
crisis management support to the managers senior management for incident
response, reporting and analysis.
- Ensure
that the supporting departments (HR, Administration and Logistics) have in
place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.
Security
awareness
- Ensure
that staffs have the security skills and awareness that they need to be
effective, by providing appropriate learning and development
opportunities, including delivering training.
- Ensure
that all staff and visitors receive appropriate briefing.
- Ensure
that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to
travellers in advance of their departure.
Skills,
Experience & Knowledge
- Considerable
practical experience of security management, assessment, planning and
implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian
operations, especially in Somalia.
- Proven
influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences
including in complex and stressful circumstances.
- Proven
experience of field based training.
- Ability
to advice and support field staff in a consultative manner.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to
remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
Must be organized and efficient.
- Experience
in facilitating safety and security trainings.
- At
least 3 to -5 years experiences in the security field.
- A
sound understanding of the importance of gender.
- Sensitivity
to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of
cultural contexts.
- Willingness
to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
- Committed
to Oxfam principles
- Sound
Knowledge of Somalia context.
- Excellent
spoken and written English, proficiency in Somali languages is an
advantage.
This
position is offered for one year with a possibility for further renewal.
Application procedure
Applications (full curriculum vitae and motivation letter) to:
vacancy@oxfamnovib.or.ke
Please quote the reference no: 26-112011-SA
Application deadline is 8th January 2012 by COB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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