BRAC Regional Safety and Security Manager, Africa Jobs in Kenya

BRAC Regional Safety and Security Manager, Africa Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director, Africa, the Regional Safety and Security Manager, Africa, at BRAC International is a new role designed to direct the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all employees both in the Regional Office, Africa, as well as across all Africa contexts where BI operates.

S/He will be responsible for establishing policies and standards affecting safety and security of staff members, field facilities and assets, and programme activities across the Africa continent. They will also ensure security protocols and mechanisms are in place to address the unique security challenges across Country Offices.

The Safety & Security Manager will provide direction and technical support in developing and maintaining Country Office context-specific security plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Update Security Policy and Contingency Plans:

Draft and seek approval for Group Level Security Policy and Guidelines in consultation with Country Offices and BI Head Office

Operationalise those policies through working with Senior Leadership at the Country Level

Work with Country Offices to regularly update the Country Security Plan for adaption by the Country Office and approval by BI

Draft a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be adapted to the local context

Draft and regularly update evacuation and contingency plans across all in-country offices

Design a system to ensure threats are communicated effectively both in-country and across BI through the development and implementation of a security communication tree

Context and Risk analysis:

Develop and regularly update the country security profile

Develop security trend analysis

Ensure internal incident tracking system is utilised properly: create a security incident database and perform incident mapping and analysis

Fill in and regularly update the Risk Analysis Matrix (threat, likelihood, impact, level of vulnerability, level of risk) in collaboration with the risk team at BI

Implement a system of security assessments for new areas of intervention or areas under consideration

Coordinate and monitor security activities to ensure that safety and security policies and procedures are implemented

Ensure that all field staff are fully cognizant of prevailing security threats and fully advised on means to reduce their vulnerability to those threats through capacity building and regular training

Incident Management:

Develop and act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented and advice given to relevant teams in incident management

Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation

Produce real-time incident report through developing and using a security incident report template

Ensure

lessons learnt are quickly documented and incorporated into policies and processes

Training and briefing:

Working with in-country teams, ensure a proper level of preparation before any BI staff visits to Country Offices, ensuring that risk briefings are given and the materials to support those briefings are regularly updated

Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement

Determine training needs for the security staff, and assist in the delivery of that training

Safeguarding and Security

Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Postgraduate/ Masters in relevant subject Security studies/ social sciences/ sciences / law

Required Competencies

Sound knowledge on security and incident management

Skills in investigation of incidents

Knowledge on legal procedures to handle security incidents

Sound knowledge of latest security equipment and technologies

Understanding of latest developments in regional and geo politics

Training skills to conduct internal trainings

Skilled in handling of crisis situation

Coordination with multidisciplinary organisations

Working in a stressful situation

Ability to assess impact on security issues

Strong interpersonal/ communication skills

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role in development or relevant organisations.

Experience in the areas of leadership and people management, strategy development and delivery related to Safety and Security

How to Apply

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitmentafrica.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 72/22 in the subject bar.

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