Head of Safety and Security

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length:12 months

The role
Head of Safety and Security

Qualifications and experience
* Bachelor's degree in a related field
* Formal security qualification or advanced security management training
* Strong humanist skills and a high degree of common-sense
* A clear understanding of the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
* Recommended a minimum of 5 years' experience in complex and insecure settings
* Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions
* Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system compilation of security reports and assessments
* Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
* Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and pragmatism
* Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
* Excellent planning, coordination and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
* Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, in the event of emergencies
* Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
* Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken
* Commitment to Save the Children values

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Monday 12 October 2015

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