• The Security Coordinator will provide dedicated safety and security expertise and support in Kenya programs in the best interest of IJM’s global security strategy, leadership, and individual staff members. The Security Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Manager, Security and the Country Director. This will include but not limited to cases risk assessment and data management, security analysis, development of risk treatment plans, contingency plans, VIP close protection and security advice and security trainings.

This position is based in IJM’s Nairobi, Kenya office and reports to the Senior Manager, Security.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection and security advise including overseeing safety and security of staff members, taking lead during security operations, risk management, financial stewardship and contributing to initiatives and processes;
• Take lead on security operations by preparing security plans and conducting pre-deployment briefs/debriefs to staff members;
• Ensure that mitigating measures are in place at all times to deter or deny identified threats and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of IJM Kenya staff;
• Provide on-the-ground leadership in response to incidents while in the field and provide input to office and country leadership on crisis management;
• Participate in the development of security strategies, initiatives and processes that enhances networking with other security actors;
• Participate in the development, review and implementation of all security related policies, standards and procedures, both internally and externally;
• Evaluate current political, social and climatic conditions for possible threats to the safety and security of Field Office staff;
• Participate in identifying, recommending and planning for security trainings for IJM Kenya staff and partners;
• Conduct risk assessments, pre deployment assessment, and develop risk mitigation treatment plans and strategies for the office;
• Support the senior security officers and the drivers in coordination of transport calendar and operational deployment of vehicles;
• Participate in IJM’s programs of professionalism and spiritual formation; and
• Any other duty assigned by the Senior Manager, Security and Kenya Field Office Country Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in security related studies;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in conducting protective service/security operations for a military service or law enforcement agency;
• Proven ability to design, successfully implement and review tactical security operations in the field;
• Proficiency in the analysis of security threats, risks and vulnerability in Kenya;
• Proficiency in crisis management and conducting route analysis;
• Experience in VIP and/or witness protection and contractor/guard supervision preferred;
• Formal protective service operation training preferred;
• Computer literate with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; and
• Have held a Kenyan or international driving license for at least three years.

Critical Qualities

• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Professional demeanor, diplomatic and flexible;
• Attention to detail and disciplines with priorities;
• Effective team player and decisive leader;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong service ethic and a passion for IJM’s goals; and
• Exceptional levels of integrity and honesty.