Global Roving Security Manager Job in Kenya - International Medical Corps USA

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Job Summary

Based Out Of: Nairobi

1. The Global Roving Security Manager (GRSM) will be responsible for advising the various Country Directors on all safety and security related matters.

2. Routinely carry out risk, vulnerability and threat assessments as well as physical security assessments of all sites making prioritized recommendations for improvement and follow through with approved recommendations until fully implemented

3. Build the capacity of Country Security Managers and National Security Officers through mentoring and training

4. Coordinate and provide relevant training to all field staff

5. Liaise with local and regional officials, UN, NGO and other agencies regarding security issues in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing and future IMC projects

6. Collect, author, compile and analyze security related reports, SOPA's and humanitarian related security information from multiple sources ensuring IMCA's security posture is current and relevant to the situation on the ground

7. Track and report on relevant incidents, near misses, and the geopolitical situations globally.

8. Build strong professional relationships with fellow NGO security focal points and support info sharing functions as appropriate.

9. Work with HQ security to insure the proper implementation of security policies and procedures

Qualifications

    * 6 years of field security experience in hostile environments
    * Previous experience working in NGO
    * Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively
    * Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
    * Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
    * Excellent decision making skills
    * Advance First Aid training
    * Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
    * Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
    * Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
    * Excellent decision making skills
    * Must work independently under difficult conditions

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with Us".

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