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Save the Children
Safety And Security Intern

Save The Children

Nairobi | Contract | NGO / Non-Profit Associations

Closing in 2 days ago

ROLE PURPOSE: 

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Liaise with Admin Team for visitor’s tracker and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefing either prior to their travel or within 24 hours upon arrival. 
  • Support the Operation 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 process.
  • 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 Operation Coordinator during Staff training
  • Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
  • Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared to all staff.
  • Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator in emergency response
  • Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries; raise inquiries with 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 and role modelling SCI’s values.
  • Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - 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 for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
  • Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others
  • Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
  • 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, 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 
  • Ability to use excel, word and outlook 
  • Should possess strong work ethics 
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written 
  • Commitment to Save the Children values

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