INSO (www.ngosafety.org) is the new global charity dedicated exclusively to issues of humanitarian safety and to the operation of NGO Safety Offices in violent or insecure contexts.
We are now seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Regional Safety Analyst (RSA) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The RSA leads the delivery of INSO services in his/her area of responsibility including:
➢ Provide NGOs with timely and credible information and a contextual analysis of the local and regional security situation. ➢ Liaise with NGOs, the UN, GoK & military forces, and other national and international security actors to obtain relevant information.
➢ Write comprehensive bi-weekly reports on the provincial and regional security situation as it relates to NGOs, and produce daily incident reports and threat warnings ➢ Facilitate weekly NGO security roundtables in your area of responsibility. ➢ Assist NGOs to develop their own security management capacities by reviewing policy, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in evacuation planning. ➢ Manage the regional office. This includes supervising national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration. ➢ Manage the public perception of the regional office in order to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
➢ Write comprehensive bi-weekly reports on the provincial and regional security situation as it relates to NGOs, and produce daily incident reports and threat warnings ➢ Facilitate weekly NGO security roundtables in your area of responsibility. ➢ Assist NGOs to develop their own security management capacities by reviewing policy, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in evacuation planning. ➢ Manage the regional office. This includes supervising national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration. ➢ Manage the public perception of the regional office in order to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
How to apply:
(A) Mandatory Requirements:
1 Fluent the English language (written and spoken) 2. Graduate level education (BA/BSc or equivalent) in relevant field (Social Sciences, Political, Journalism or Security studies) 3. Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an insecure/post conflict environment 4. Proven writing and analytical skills (sample requested) 5. Demonstrable familiarity with the philosophy, priorities and principals of NGOs and NGO approaches to security.
(B) Preferred Characteristics:
- Employment history that reflects experience in both security and civilian fields.
- Experience with NGO security and/or project management, especially in Kenya.
- Ability to develop and maintain culturally and socially diverse relationships and contacts.
- Experience in staff capacity development and training.
- Existing political, social or historical knowledge of the country and its languages.
Interested persons are requested to send the following to jobs@ngosafety.org no later than 02 FEB 2013, however as the vacancy is now live you are encouraged to send your application immediately.
- Cover letter – specifying how you meet the minimum requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (2 pages max)
- Up to date CV (5 pages max)
- One relevant writing sample which demonstrates your analytical and reporting ability. (5 pages max)
Please refer to “Kenya RSA” in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Regional Safety Analyst
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