East Africa - Regional Security Coordinator

POSITION: Regional East Africa Security Coordinator

LOCATION: Nairobi (Kenya) or Juba South Sudan with frequent field residencies in the region required.

DURATION: One year with possibility of extension

ABOUT RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading global change organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Security Coordinator (RSC) will take on a rigorous leadership role in each country of focus and as a security and safety point person for all RI regional programs via Nairobi interagency coordination. The Security Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and advising on safety and security management of all activities in Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda and new country programs in the region as they evolve. In addition, the Security Coordinator will be responsible for formulating and submitting timely and accurate reports to HQ, while representing the programs and organization in-country. The position is based either in Nairobi or Juba, but requires 60% time in each of the target country programs.

Position requires: 1. At least 3 years of international security experience working in conflict affected countries and complex relief settings in the fields of both security & communications.

At least 2 years experience providing security and safety support for international NGOs (required).

Demonstrated knowledge of UN, ECHO, MOSS, and other standard INGO security frameworks.

Excellent references reflecting demonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and stress, leadership and integrity of character.

Fluency in English – written and verbal. Arabic knowledge an advantage.

Ability and willingness to train country staff counterparts; proven training leadership required.

Must be able to demonstrate strong writing, reporting, and situational analysis skills.

This is an unaccompanied post based in the RI Nairobi or Juba Office and field and sub offices in Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, and Somalia. RI provides living accommodations and local transportation only at country program sites.
How to apply:

To Apply: send resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary history, date of availability, and 3 professional references to hrinternational@ri.org. Subject line must include: Regional East Africa Security Coordinator