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Title: Field Security Officer
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso, formerly known as
Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international
development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African
communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these
communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief
that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy
community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent
and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we
have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training,
technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a
peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia,
Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and
dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Resilience and Economic
Growth in Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) is a 5-year program
sponsored by USAID/Kenya and Feed the Future (Ftf) to reduce hunger and
poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic
growth amongst pastoralists and transitioning pastoralists in Kenya’s arid and
semi-arid lands (ASALs). The program is designed to empower communities to take
charge of their development and to strengthen their capacity to select, design,
implement and monitor activities toward increasing their social, economic, and
environmental resilience to natural and human-induced shocks.
REGAL-IR is led by Adeso
and is implemented by a consortium of partners. An intensive community
engagement process - Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) -
guides program implementation in six thematic areas including diversifying
livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural resource management,
conflict management and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and improving
nutrition. REGAL-IR is based in Isiolo Town and implements in Isiolo, Garissa,
Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana Counties.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct
supervision of the Operations Manager Manager, the FSO will be the focal point
for REGAL IR staff safety and security in the five program operational counties
of Marsabit, Wajir, Turkana, and Garissa Counties. Based in Wajir the FSO will
travel extensively and work with the LSO and the Field Operations Assistants in
the counties to ensure safety of staff and other organisational assets.
POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
Overall Objectives of the
position: The FSO role has three primary objectives: • To inform senior
management in Isiolo and HQ on safety and security related issues and ensure
that they are kept informed of all security developments and are in a position
to take appropriate action when required. • To ensure that appropriate systems
and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and security of all Adeso
staff and that these systems and procedures are adhered to at all times. • To work
with County leads and FOAs at all levels to ensure that safety and security is
mainstreamed into all areas of operations.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Security documentation
1. Produce weekly security
reports for the Program SMT that review any incidents in Adeso sites, summarize
relevant external sitreps, and analyze social/political/economic information
from media sources that may impact the operation of Adeso/REGAL IR’s programmes.
2. Ensure that all incidents are reported, analyzed and actions taken where
necessary. Implement incident tracking system. 3. Ensure that the Field Safety
Security and Evacuation Plans are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to
ensure relevance. 4. Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
relating to safety and security are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. 5.
With the Program Operations Manager and the Regional Security Manager, develop
contingency plans, ensuring that staff understand their roles in an emergency
and that Adeso has the requisite resources to carry out the contingency plans.
6. Provide all staff with Constant Companion Cards, ensuring that the contact
information on the card is up to date. 7. Maintain a Program Emergency Contact
database with up to date information for all staff. 8. Ensure that Program
security information is accessible on the share drive. Health and Safety 1.
With the appropriate Logistics staff, ensure that all offices and Adeso Guest
Houses have fully stocked, up-to-date First Aid and PEP kits. 2. Ensure that
appropriate fire safety equipment is in place in offices, compounds and
vehicles. Ensure that staff are aware of what to do in the event of a fire. 3.
Liaise with LSO to ensure that all vehicles have the necessary safety and
security equipment. 4. Develop REGAL IR security phone trees and maintain the
Adeso warden system in all counties. 5. Update the security induction materials
on a regular basis and provide inductions to all new staff. Training 1. Ensure
that drivers and guards receive appropriate training to carry out their duties
in a manner that keeps Adeso employees safe and secure. 2. Identify trainings
that are appropriate to the needs of Adeso/REGAL IR staff and maintain a database
of security trainings undertaken by individual staff. These trainings include,
but are not limited to, personal safety, first aid, and security management. 3.
Train staff on various means of communication, including the use of radios and
satellite phones. Coordination
1.
Attend security coordination meetings and report back to the SMT
on relevant information.
2.
Develop contacts amongst UN, NGOs, government and others and share
security information with them on a regular basis.
Assessments
1.
Carry out bi-annual threat assessments in of the field sites.
2.
Assess communication equipment In each field site to ensure that
it is adequate, in working order, kept in accessible and secure locations and
that staff are trained on the various forms of comms available to them.
3.
Visit field sites on a quarterly basis and provide assistance as
per TOR agreed with County Leads and the Operations Manager; provide detailed
field report at the end of each trip.
4.
Carry out assessment reports for all Adeso/REGAL IR Program
offices and Guesthouses and advise REGAL – IR LMT on vulnerabilities and
propose solutions.
5.
Carry out security monitoring in all field Offices via HF Radio
communication and documenting the opening and closing occurrences.
REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 1 years
experience working with INGOs in a security management position and/or field
coordinator position with security management responsibility • Formal training
in security management • Ability to work and network with a multicultural team;
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to
successful conclusions; • Understanding and acceptance of the varying standards
required and the problems inherent within the context of work in the ASAL
counties and sensitivity to mixed cultures; • Strong computer skills in
Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particularly Excel); •
Excellent report writing skills; • Committed team player
How to apply:
This is a challenging
opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would
like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic
growth in Africa, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position and Location preferred
in the email subject matter 8th November, 2013 by 1700hrs.
Each application should be
addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following: •
An updated CV; and • An application letter which should include remuneration
requirements and contact information for three work-related
referees. Applications not including all of the above information will not
be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal
opportunity employer.
