ROLE PURPOSE: 

He/ She will provide coordination support on the safety and Security under the guidance of the Operations Coordinator.  

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, supporting children through both development and humanitarian relief programs. These initiatives are delivered directly and in collaboration with local partners. Our current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Liaise with the Admin Team for visitors’ tracking and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefings either prior to travel or within 24 hours upon arrival.
• Support the Operations Coordinator in compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
• Assist in compiling daily security information to facilitate monthly reporting and decision-making processes.
• Assist in planning and preparation of field visit support.
• Update and maintain an up-to-date security/communication tree and conduct monthly tests of the security/communication tree.
• Support staff in reporting incidents in Datix.
• Support the Operations Coordinator during staff training sessions.
• Support emergency and contingency planning documentation.
• Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management and emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared with all staff.
• Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator during emergency responses.
• Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries and raise inquiries with the Operations Coordinator where technical support is required.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices for regulatory compliance.
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results, and role modelling SCI’s values.
• Holds partners accountable for delivering on their responsibilities by giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals, takes responsibility for personal development, and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engaging and motivating others.
• Future-oriented and thinks strategically.

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team members, colleagues, Members, external partners, and supporters.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, a good listener, and easy to talk to.

Creativity

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity

• Honest and encourages openness and transparency.
• Demonstrates commitment to Save the Children values.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Criminology and Security Studies, or other related fields.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation and commitment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong work ethic.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.