Dabaab, Garissa - The Program Manager, Safety and Security provides leadership to all Security related issues in Garissa Province, North East Kenya and related programming within the region. The Program Manager, Safety and Security must ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to for the safety of staff. Staff safety must be placed at the highest priority in conjunction with finding creative ways to accomplish program goals amidst challenging security situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as security focal point for Samaritan’s Purse (SP) Garissa Province, North East Kenya • Understand and implement SP’s internal safety and security guidelines as well as donor regulations in relation to security • Develop manage and maintain SP security systems • Conduct security audits at each field location • Conduct continuous threat and vulnerability assessments as well as program specific security assessments • Assist Area Coordinators with cost effective, feasible solutions of compliance for security protocols • Coordinate with area Program Managers in ensuring security protocols are adhered to in regular programming • Develop and continually update contingency and evacuation plans for all areas of operation • Conduct trainings and schedule drills that include: driver safety, fire prevention, travel, communications, emergency response, security and other related topics • Maintain safety and security training records on all staff • Ensure all vehicles have first aid and trauma kits and required equipment in coordination with the Fleet Manager • Develop working communications systems and enforce regular usage and upkeep • Develop and maintain mechanisms to improve standards of security reporting • Provide daily security updates to Program Managers and Team Leaders as well as weekly and monthly summaries • Collect and compile security information to provide a trend analysis quarterly • Provide security orientations to all incoming staff and visitors • Provide the Program Development Officer with Security budgets for proposed programs • Develop and maintain relationships and communication networks with key security contacts including: UN and INGO forums, Government Ministries and Bodies, Military, Church leaders, Local vendors, Beneficiaries, etc. • Take part in platforms of inter agency coordination bodies on relevant security issues • Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep the Country Director, Program Managers and Team Leaders informed of potential events, including crisis response options • Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public • Manages and oversees all Security related personnel
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS in a relevant field, MA or MS preferred • Previous experience working overseas, particularly in Africa • Field level management experience • A minimum of 3 years of experience working in Security or Safety, preferably with an INGO, Law Enforcement Agency or Fire Department • History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, INGOs and U.N. agencies • Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs • Basic knowledge of HF radio communications, SAT Phones, Codan and Cell phone burst messaging • Possesses strong communication skills, written and verbal • Possesses strong organizational skills • Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership • Ability to be flexible and adaptable • Ability to operate for extended periods in very austere conditions • Demonstrated ability and desire to train and build capacity of national staff • Swahili language skills are desirable • Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle in rough road and extremely muddy conditions
Length of contract: 12 months Open until filled Target date to the field: October 2011 Position is unaccompanied
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