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Catholic Relief Services Kenya NGO Regional Technical Advisor (Ref:2018-012) Jobs

Primary Functions

CRS East Africa Regional Office (EARO) provides support to country programs to ensure high quality programming and grant management.

The region, is comprised of 6 Country Programs (CPs) - Ethiopia, Kenya/Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The RTA will provide Safety and Security technical solutions to the EARO region and country programs for strategic planning, program design in staff safety and security areas, and design of monitoring and evaluation systems including the provision of training to staff. The Advisor leads the development of agency standards and strategies for Safety and Security and guides the region on their implementation.

Collaborates with relevant national and international security agencies and providers, through relationship building, information sharing representation and advocacy. S/he will provide technical leadership and coordination to EARO CP teams to ensure that appropriate security systems and procedures are in place and are fully operational; provide strategic and technical input in the development and management of Safety and Security Plans; improve threat assessment and risk analysis processes.

S/he will also provide training and technical assistance to EARO CPs on security management decisions and processes including supporting security threat assessments and risk reduction workshops; advice the CPs and regional senior management on security management decisions, policies and practices.

S/he will interface with country-level security committees, staff and key contacts from other agencies, conduct initial security assessments before the opening of new CRS offices/programs and carry out

regular assessments to review and monitor compliance.

Qualifications

MSc. or equivalent degree required

Formal technical training in security and safety is a plus. Past management roles with INGOs in unsecure environments is a plus;

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to lead by influence and knowledge, rather than hierarchical authority.

Ability to transfer knowledge and provide technical assistance and training

8 to 15 years of relevant working experience in an advisory or management role, preferably in East Africa. Previous relevant experience in a regional or complex country advisory role required.

50-60% travel, primarily within East African countries, and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities;

How to apply

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by 15th February, 2018 to:

Human Resources Manager Catholic Relief Services - Kenya Program E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment.

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