Job Title: Safety and Security Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of Posting: 24 June 2015
Closing Date: 8 July 2015
Appointment Status: Fixed term for one year
About FilmAid:
FilmAid is a development and humanitarian communications organization that harness the power and influence of film and media to combat critical social issues by creating multimedia content designed to inform, inspire and empower. FilmAid uses strategic and integrated approach to distribution including broadcasts, mobile cinema, workshops, community based screenings and digital media and works with communities to catalyse and drive social change.
Job Purpose:
The Safety and Security Manager carries the responsibility for the integrity of FilmAid Kenya's security system. S/he must be able to rapidly assess, advise and make recommendations for all programme staff, while ensuring best practices and maintaining accurate reports of security issues for all operations sites of FilmAid Kenya.
Key roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Planning and Preparation: The SSM must develop the country Security Management Plan, and must ensure that all facilities are included in the plan and the plan is kept current to any changes.
· Regular evaluation of the FilmAid Kenya’s Safety and Security Management Plan (S.S.M.P.), Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.’s) and Contingency Plans (C.P.’s) and recommend areas of updating and revision to the Operations Director and Country Director
· Collate and disseminate appropriate safety and security information for FilmAid Kenya. This includes drafting regular situation reports and maintaining documents outlined in FilmAid Kenya's S.M.P.
· To design safety and security training materials/packages with assistance from the Operations Director to set standards, around a ‘learning outcomes’ principle, ensuring that key safety and security messages are conveyed to FilmAid Kenya staff and visitors in accordance with Preparedness, Prevention, Response and Recovery Plan.
· Regularly liaise with INGOs, UN Operations Directories, and other relevant partners on matters related to security and safety.
· Provide up-to-date case study information to feed into safety and security training requirements.
· Conduct regular field office assessments and implement changes where necessary.
· Alongside the Operations Director and Country Director, coordinate all security aspects of operational and programme planning and contingency responses.
· Provide information and recommendations to the Operations Director and CD with regards to all security matters;
· Briefing of new staff and visitors on safety matters.
2. Internal capacity building/procedures
· With the Operations Director, Country Director and Field Managers, ensure the implementation of FilmAid Kenya Safety and Security Policies and Procedures across all operational sites.
· Conduct regular internal training for all field office staff in safety-specific knowledge and skills.
· Ensure radio and other security communication procedures are implemented correctly and consistently within the programme, providing training where necessary.
· In consultation with the Field Managers, ensure the radio communications systems are maintained in goOperations Director working order; VHF, satellite phones and other security equipment.
· Provide trainings using regularly updated case study information and ensure that staffs are fully aware of up-to-date security information
· Work with relevant managers in the programme, ensure staff are trained and briefed as to their security and safety responsibilities and duties.
3. Advisory & monitoring services
· Provide advise/mentoring to the Safety &Security Officers at all operational sites in collaboration with the respective Field Managers to ensure Staff Safety.
· Support the review of training materials, in terms of including up-to-date safety and security information and pragmatic solutions to safety and security issues.
4. Field Assessments
· Conduct risk assessments in the areas of operations for SOPs review and new locations for FilmAid Kenya programming for drafting of new SOPs.
· Provide the Operations Director with recommendations towards training requirements at new and existing programme locations.
· Liaise with other INGO/UN counterparts and the government security authorities to obtain relevant information.
· Ensure staff conducting training or supporting training in any new locations are fully briefed.
5. Other primary tasks
· Maintaining close collaboration with colleagues, particularly those working in Field Programmes.
· Any other tasks or duties as required by the Security Focal Point or the organization.
Common Duties:
· Uphold the mission, and values of FilmAid Kenya.
· Follow and enforce all FilmAid codes of conduct and policies .
· Report any violations to appropriate FilmAid authorities, and participate in preventative initiatives.
· Actively seek opportunities that will complement ability to fulfil position’s responsibilities as well as further professional development, such as taking part in internal and external trainings.
Qualifications and Experience
- An appropriate Risk Security Management degree, or security-related experience preferably in the fields of security management, international relations, Law or a comparable field.
- 5-7 years professional experience in security management or law enforcement with the police/military.
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in an international humanitarian organizations or international peace keeping
- Experienced and knowledgeable in security/safety-related subjects, threat/risk assessment, security management, and personal and organizational security awareness
- Prior experience in the development and delivery of standardized training packages to both national and international staff.
- Technical competency and training experience in field-based communications systems (such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF/Thuraya)
· Proven experience of working effectively in complex security environments
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail applications with Cover Letter, CV and 3 references only by 8th July 2015 to:jobskenya@filmaid.org citing Safety and Security Manager as the subject.
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
