Kenya Red Cross Society Fire Station Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. 

Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
 

The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
 

Position Title: Fire Station Officer
 

Reporting to: Head of Operations
 

Job Location: Dadaab

Job Description: Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Fire Safety Officer is responsible for the effective functioning of the Fire station including the provision of firefighting capacity, fire protection,
fire prevention planning, education and training to residents and staff in the Dadaab Refugee complex.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead capacity building activities for Dadaab fire section to ensure readiness for timely response to fire, transport accidents, search and rescue, and all fire loss prevention measures.
• Perform the duties of fire command in the station and implement appropriate action during emergency situations.
• Conduct continuous fire hazard assessment in the area of responsibility and prepares reports.
• Develop maintenance schedule for all station equipment, trucks, etc.
• Develop administrative policies, systems, programs and standard guidelines relating to fire prevention, protection, suppression, investigations, trainings, and all other related activities within the stations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in fire Engineering
• Certificate from the institution of Fire engineers
• Over three (3) years’ experience working in a fire safety industry.

Key Competencies

• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him by Friday, 25th April 2014 by 5.00pm.