On Friday, March 21st, 2014
Based: Nairobi
Level: National
Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 1 year )
Are you a person with extensive experience in security and safety? Are you good at information collection and analysis, security advise and staff movement tracking? If so, this is your job
Who we are
Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam supports them in this.
We support projects, strengthen local organizations and campaign for just
policies. We do so locally and internationally because poverty and
injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and
political relationships.
The Role
Ensure that country
security strategies are developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed
consistently with Oxfam policies and standard and requirement.
To provide efficient security and safety support to the Regional Office with regard to its programs in Somalia and Kenya through information collection and analysis, security advise and staff movement tracking.
The Person
- Considerable practical experience security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audience including in complex and stressful circumstances.
- Bachelor degree in Arts, Social Sciences, or any related field.
- However, a diploma backed by strong relevant technical experience will also be considered.
- Any relevant security management or intelligence training. 3 years relevant experience, preferably in a security management environment.
- Strong analytical as well as administrative skills.
- Willingness to travel within short notice, and often in difficult circumstances
This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.
If you believe you
are the ideal candidate, look at the full job description and submit
your application and CV in English detailing how your experience
prepares you for the post to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date: 4 April 2014. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.
