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• Review, revise and implement comprehensive
  security strategies and operational protocols for IJM Field Offices,
  including evacuation and contingency plans;
• Carry out regular and ongoing reviews and
  inspections of current security procedures, policies and systems;
• Work closely with field office and
  regional leadership to ensure Regional and Field Office security
  strategies appropriately support IJM program priorities.
• Create risk assessments, risk mitigation
  plans, monitoring systems, and evaluates the consequences of risk and risk
  mitigation measures;
• Prepare daily and weekly security reports
  and had hoc reports
• Work closely with Regional Security
  Director to identify training opportunities for country staff and ensure
  staff has adequate time to engage in appropriate level training opportunities;
• Implement IJM Global security protocols;
• Maintain detailed records of Field Office
  security work and policies.
• Brief all incoming visitors on matters of
  security

• Evaluate current political, social and
  climatic conditions for possible threats to the safety and security of
  Field Office staff;
• Offer guidance to field office staff and
  leadership, including recommendations for the operational safety, security
  and protection of staff at all times;
• Perform safety, security and threat
  assessments for IJM staff, clients and casework;
• Coordinate with RSD to represent IJM
  externally and in interagency forums;
• Assist the Regional Security Manager and
  Global Director of Corporate Security in the implementation of Security
  and Threat Assessments using standard tools and processes, as and when
  needed; and
• Develop, implement and review risk
  mitigation strategies and operational security plans for field work in
  collaboration with other IJM teams.

• Ensure security of IJM staff and clients,
  ensure implementation of all security protocols;
• Work closely with Regional Security
  Director to establish and monitor office access control mechanisms for IJM
  premises;
• Assist in the selection/supervision of office
  guards, where relevant;
• Ensure compliance with fire regulations
  and train FO staff in building evacuation plans;
• Provide on-the-ground leadership in
  response to critical incidents in the country, and provide input to office
  and country leadership on crisis management;
• Monitor national and regional security
  incident reporting and ensure appropriate dissemination of information
  during emergencies;
• Manage security requirements for special
  events, including Trips to the Field visits by donors, VIPs, etc.;
• Provide early warning updates and
  mitigation expertise to the country offices;
• Manage the incident impact on the Field
  Office
• Support the Regional Security Director,
  Global Security Director and Country Directors with incident response,
  reporting and post-incident action and follow-up;
• Work closely with the Regional Security
  Director to conduct yearly drills and scenario exercises to build incident
  response capacities in the field;
• Monitor the location and verify the safety
  of staff in the field;
• Carry out surveillance and counter
  surveillance to identify possible threats to staff, client or office
  safety;
• Gather intelligence pertinent to the
  security of the IJM office, clients or staff;
• Ensure that concise, thorough and timely
  written reports are provided on all security-related activities.
• Develop, maintain and manage a network of
  operatives and informants
• Attend Security briefings and prepare
  operational reports.
• Monitor communication and operations

• Mentor and train field office staff in security
  strategies and operational and travel protocols;
• Ensure security and contingency plans are
  incorporated into IJM programming in the country;
• Facilitate communication to ensure field
  office staff are equipped with adequate knowledge, tools and resources to
  comply with security protocols and best practices throughout the country.

• Liaise with Field Office Director,
  Regional Security Director and Global Director of Corporate Security to
  provide regular reporting and updates on security issues in the region.
• Participate in IJM programs of
  professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the
  Field Office Director

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in security management or related field;
• At least three years’ experience in
  managing security operations, preferably for non-profit or international
  organizations;
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement
  and review tactical security operations in the field;
• Expertise in the analysis of security
  threats, risks and vulnerability.
• Experience in crisis management preferred;
• Previous experience in security
  guard/contractor supervision preferred;
• Experience in VIP and/or witness
  protection preferred;
• Previous experience working in
  multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural environment;
• Experience in program management and
  strategic planning preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communications
  skills;
• Fluent in oral and written English
  Kiswahili
• Computer literate with a high level of
  proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook;
• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined
  by the Apostles’ Creed;
• Professional demeanor;
• Attention to detail and disciplined with
  priorities;
• Patient; work well under stress;
• Personable; sustained positive attitude;
• Diplomatic and flexible;
• Effective team player and decisive leader;
  and
• Able to achieve goals in a cross-cultural
  setting.
• Committed team player, able to develop
  effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural
  teams;
• Self-starter with strong initiative;
• Pro-active, creative problem solver;
• Exceptionally high levels of honesty and
  integrity;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong service ethic and a passion for
  IJM’s goals;

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