As a Redeem Field Specialist, you will support the other members of the team in representing individual
victims of violence in the criminal civil and administrative justice systems and enhance the capacities of ourlaw enforcement partners from the Justice Law and Order Sector (“JLOS”) while contributing to Redeem’sculture of Christian excellence.
Requirements
Experience
Required: An Ordinary Level certificate or higher level of educational attainment;
Required: Two years of progressive experience in similar roles in a reputable organization;
Preferred: Three or more years of experience in law enforcement and/or military service;
Preferred: Familiarity and experience driving in Bunyoro sub-region and
Preferred: Experience in working in a multinational organization.
Skills
Required: Fluency in English, Runyoro, and Runyakitara with excellent written and oral communication in
all;
Required: A valid driver’s license and certificate in defensive driving;
Preferred: Self-defense and/or emergency responder training and certification;
Preferred: Certificate or demonstrable working knowledge in motor vehicle mechanics;
Preferred: Computer literacy with capacity in word processing, email, and other systems; and
Preferred: Understanding of Google business suite and digital project management tools.
Attributes:
Required: Mature Christian faith;
Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;
Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making;
Required: Innovative and creative problem-solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;
Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;
Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; and
Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward clients, colleagues, partners, and adversaries.
Transportation
● Providing transportation for staff members, Redeem visitors, partners and clients on official duties;
● Driving Redeem owned and/or leased vehicles on business travel and/or field operations;
● Managing the allocation of Redeem transport resources by assigning, leasing and allocating vehicles;
● Ensuring the safety, professionalism, cleanliness and fitness for purpose of Redeem-leased vehicles;
● Briefing drivers and passengers on safety and security concerns while traveling to high risk locations;
● Communicating with team members regarding travel plans, resources, safety and issues;
● Serving as point of contact for team and leadership with regard to transportation issues; and
● Documenting the use, repair and maintenance of vehicles per Redeem’s standard protocols.
Security and Safety
● Ensuring the safety and security of Redeem staff members, clients, partners and property;
● Identifying, and responding to potential safety and security risks, including but not limited to abuser
retaliation, common crime, disease, political unrest, accidents and environmental hazards;
● Evaluating, monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of Redeem’s work environment;
● Developing and implementing safety and security plans for all travel and/or field-operations;
● Providing security escort services to staff members engaged in travel and/or field-operations;
● Liaising with law enforcement and contracted security personnel in the provision of security services;
● Communicating with team members with regard to safety and security risks, incidents and responses;
● Serving as point of contact for team and leadership with regard to safety and security issues; and
● Documenting all safety and security risks, incidents and responses per Redeem’s standard protocols.
Miscellaneous
● Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem’s work;
● Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies;
● Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities;
● Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives;
● Performing clerical duties (photocopying, filing, posting, errands, etc.) as needed, and
● Completing other duties as assigned.
