The security officer will be responsible for ensuring security and safety of WTK personnel and resources in Dadaab. The SO will lead security mainstreaming to promote a positive security culture throughout the organization.
University degree or Diploma in relevant discipline particularly security management studies or public administration with either Military or police trainingAt least 2 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other humanitarian organizationsSecurity Management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systemsPast or present experience in working with any of the Kenyan disciplined forces will be an added advantageDemonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and leadership and integrity of characterSolid commitment to helping people in the most difficult circumstancesAbility to show initiative, multi-task and provide a consistently high outputMust possess a professional and calm demeanour, and a high-level of critical thinking in a rapidly-changing, tense security contextExcellent communication skills and fluent in written and spoken EnglishKnowledge of local language is an added advantageMastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point).Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application including detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, current remuneration and two professional referees to:
or email: hr@windle.org , on or before Tuesday, 25th June 2013.
WTK is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
