Security & Safety Officer (Regional)

As Inkomoko’s team expands, and our colleagues continue to travel to more complicated and rapidly changing external environments, we seek a new team member to ensure that we have the policies, protocols, and support available to keep our team safe, healthy, and effective. The Security & Safety Officer reports to the Regional Security Director and will work closely with the Country-specific leaders to maintain local knowledge and strategies. This job description is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, as these may change at any time as the need requires in an emergency situation.  The Officer can, however, reasonably expect duties to include:

Risk Assessment and Prevention (40% time):

• Constant security audits and risk assessments to stay apprised of risks to staff and assets
• Prepare and share threat assessment and security briefs to prevent incidents
• Develop risk mitigation policies, and practices, aligned with local guidelines and realities
• Train and support colleagues to detect risks and prevent harm
• Ensure staff fulfill all company or country required health and safety guidelines while traveling and prepare advance travel briefs
• Maintains dialog with local security authorities to understand all potential risks

Employee Safety & Welfare (40% time):

• Implement safety, risk, and compliance training programs, including onboarding new staff
• Support employee wellness programs, mental health, and vaccines  (ie. COVID response, etc)
• Manage the International SOS travel platform
• Maintain the daily briefings for all staff from OSAC, etc
• Train staff on all protocols related to child protection, refugee protection, gender protection
• Maintain a constant two-way flow of information with colleagues, escalating as needed.

Harm Reduction (20% time):

• Facilitate communication in any active incident to ensure as positive resolution as possible
• Support investigations and reporting of incidents involving Inkomoko staff or assets.
• Create and maintain a case log of any incidents, near misses, and follow-up.
• Work with local authorities to report any incidents, including UNHCR, police, etc
• Provide appropriate support for staff medical, emotional, and logistical needs after an incident
• Ensure resources are available for emergency response (first aid, fire response, etc)

Inkomoko seeks a proactive, resourceful, self-motivated security and safety expert, who cares deeply about people. A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 5 years in security, crisis management, or law enforcement required in East Africa
• Industry expertise and excellent knowledge of health, safety & security management
• Geographic experience in managing risks across diverse hardship locations
• Expertise in concepts of duty of care for the organization’s responsibility
• Expert understanding of the regional security environment
• Experience in conducting risk assessments related to safety and security
• Analytical, be able to visualize threats and issues from data
• Results-oriented and able to deliver under pressure;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
  
  

To Apply

If you have matching qualifications for the role, please submit your cover letter and CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.  As a company, we have policies in place that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

NB: We do not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.