Handicap International regional Safety and Security Coordinator


Starting date : Feb/March 2013 Length of the assignment : 6 months minimum Advertisement reference : SecuKen13
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html
JOB CONTEXT: The Kenya and Somaliland programmes merged in the beginning of 2009 and were reorganized with the development of a coordination level for each site (3 field coordinators). In July 2011, HI Kenya has to face a major humanitarian crisis in Dadaab (North Eastern Province close to Somalia Border) with the large influx of refugees (almost 300 000 in less than 5 months). Consequently, HI Kenya requested the intervention of the Emergency department team to support the answer to the crisis. Handicap international currently runs the following projects: In Nairobi :HIV & disability project, Inclusive education project, Disability mainstreaming in development project. In Kitale : HIV&AIDS project, Diabetes project (as part of a regional project), Sexual and gender-based violence project, Counseling and conflict recovery project. In Garissa, (emergency department) : HIV&AIDS project, Medical referral project (serving refugees from Dadaab camps). In Dadaab, (emergency department): Community Based Rehabilitation project. In Hargeisa (Somaliland): HIV&AIDS project (+Puntland), Mine risk education project (+Puntland), Physical Rehab project (Victim Assistance). In Ethiopia : Physical rehabilitation, HIV & Disability response, Inclusive education, GBV, Social Accountability/ Local Inclusive development.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Challenges and goals: Due to the complex context situation in terms of geopolitical analysis and follow up of security situation, there is a need to strength and define an adequate and sustainable security management system that could be put in place.
Activities: Under the responsibility of the Desk Officer for East Africa, you will advise HI country offices on how to reduce risks faced by HI personnel, asset and programmes in HI operational areas of Horn of Africa. Your main responsibilities will be: - Security Management and Systems - Documentation (briefing documents, maps...) - Human resources, capacity building and training (to define and develop a safety and security plan training for all staff in the programme, ...) - Coordination and Networking with the security focal points of all relevant actors in the region.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Mandatory: A formal security qualification or security management training Work experience in insecure/hostile environments (2 years) Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multi ethnic team Experience and knowledge of personnel and organisational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment. Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, compilation of security reports and assessments. Experience in training and coaching national and international staff in safety and security. Technical competency and training experience in field based communications systems such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF, Thuraya, satellite systems and internet systems. Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct. Strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Complementary: Experience in developing and managing a technical unit Experience in working in a low technically resourced country Comprehensive knowledge of the context and challenges of operating within the Horn of Africa region. Ability to accurately read and navigate using 1:50000 maps, and plot GPS coordinates Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems.
REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent in written and spoken English.
JOB ENVIRONMENT: Kenya : Nairobi is a large city that enjoys services at international standards, social life and many giveaways. Nairobi faces high urban criminality and security measures are to be observed. Movements are restricted in several places in northern and eastern Kenya. Although generally stable Kenya has experienced recent violence following the latest intervention of Kenyan troops in Somali land. Skirmishes recurrently happen in rural areas over land dispute and cattle rustling. Elections will be held in March 2013, and increase in violence in Nairobi and in other parts of the country is expected. Somaliland: the country is placed under security focus and is in security phase two. Vigilance and observance of established security rules remain the best problem-solving solution. Travel to all parts of Somaliland is possible under police escort. Due to poor status of the roads, HI uses 4WD vehicles and extra caution must be exercised when traveling. Living conditions in Hargeisa are bearable and basic needs for subsistence are easily available but leisure activities are very limited. Ethiopia: situation in the capital remains tense between the different tribal groups struggling for power after the death of the former President. Dolo Ado and Filtu bases remain quite isolated and clashes between different tribal groups are frequent.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Salary: 2000-2200 € gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children Or Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance + indemnity for partner and children
How to apply:
Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: SecuKen13 to: HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 - FRANCE By Email: recrut04 @handicap-international.org Or by our website: www.handicap-international.fr Please do not telephone
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