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GIZ KE
Only on FuzuCLOSEDKakuma, Kenya
Closing: Jun 14, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: May 17, 2024 (2 months ago)
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GIZ has been in operation in Kenya since 1975 as commissioned by the Kenyan government. The current thematic areas for the ministry for economic cooperation and development are in the areas of agriculture, food security and Sustainable Economic Development. In addition to the already mentioned focus areas, there are also projects in the sectors of good governance, energy and migration. Other activities GIZ also engages in are in the sectors of economy and sport for development. Furthermore, GIZ using the Civil Peace Service, supports dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution of societal conflicts in Kenya.
GIZ also implements on behalf of the federal ministry for environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety, projects in the fields of environment and climate. The goal of GIZ is to support the capacity development of people, organisations and institutional structures in the partner countries so as to enable them better their living conditions through their own efforts. Based on the government agreement, GIZ implements its commission in close cooperation with the civil society. GIZ Office is looking for a Digitization assistant/support staff to support the Office and
Programmes.
The Security Risk Management Office is seeking to recruit a Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA) to be based in Lodwar/Kakuma.
This SRMA position is stationed in Lodwar and/or Kakuma with regular (potentially,
weekly) business travels to the other. He/she may also be required to travel to
other duty stations from time to time. The incumbent is primarily responsible
for the following predominantly north Kenyan counties: West Pokot, Elgeyo
Marakwet, Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Laikipia, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa.
GIZ has been in operation in Kenya since 1975 as commissioned by the Kenyan government. The current thematic areas for the ministry for economic cooperation and development are in the areas of agriculture, food security and Sustainable Economic Development. In addition to the already mentioned focus areas, there are also projects in the sectors of good governance, energy and migration. Other activities GIZ also engages in are in the sectors of economy and sport for development. Furthermore, GIZ using the Civil Peace Service, supports dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution of societal conflicts in Kenya.
GIZ also implements on behalf of the federal ministry for environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety, projects in the fields of environment and climate. The goal of GIZ is to support the capacity development of people, organisations and institutional structures in the partner countries so as to enable them better their living conditions through their own efforts. Based on the government agreement, GIZ implements its commission in close cooperation with the civil society. GIZ Office is looking for a Digitization assistant/support staff to support the Office and
Programmes.
The Security Risk Management Office is seeking to recruit a Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA) to be based in Lodwar/Kakuma.
This SRMA position is stationed in Lodwar and/or Kakuma with regular (potentially,
weekly) business travels to the other. He/she may also be required to travel to
other duty stations from time to time. The incumbent is primarily responsible
for the following predominantly north Kenyan counties: West Pokot, Elgeyo
Marakwet, Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Laikipia, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa.
A. Responsibilities
The position holder is responsible for:
Ensuring safety and security of GIZ and KfW staff stationed in, visiting and implementing projects anywhere within the above-mentioned counties;
Understanding implementation priorities of projects and maintaining an excellent working relationship, providing proactive security risk management (SRM) support for implementation;
Identifying, monitoring and communicating specific early warning indicators that point to future increased risk for GIZ / KfW staff and property and educating all staff on these;
Efficiently updating all relevant staff and the S-SRMA on the indicators and making clear, actionable recommendations in good time;
Ensuring clear and concise risk avoidance and/or risk mitigation measures;
Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation (HRE) and crisis communication plan for the above-stated counties and coordinating execution of HRE;
Maintaining a robust medical plan, identifying pre-assessed hospitals and clinics in Lodwar and Kakuma as well as other main urban centres where GIZ / KfW staff implement, and coordinating medical evacuations (MEDEVAC);
Acting as counterpart and when necessary substituting in specific tasks for SRMA (West)
In this context, the technical professional performs the following tasks:
B. Tasks
1. Core Scope of Tasks
The position holder
Security Risk Management
C. Required qualifications; competences and experience
Qualifications
KCSE Certification
A university degree in social science-related field is preferable
Professional experience
2 - 3 years of experience in Crisis Management / SRM positions in an IO
/ I-NGO.
Experience in GIZ is highly advantageous;
Experience in conducting in-person and online security briefings is desirable;
Intimate knowledge of current regional/national political and security context is essential;
Excellent knowledge and existing security-related networks, including in
northern Kenya;
Experience in analysis and producing security assessments in very good
written English;
Coordinating safety trainings; such as Fire Safety; First Aid; and HEAT
is desirable.
Other knowledge; additional competences
Essential experience in driving and navigating in rough terrain and inhospitable weather;
Working knowledge of Turkana language and culture is highly
advantageous;
Very good spoken and written English language skills is essential;
Excellent working knowledge of SharePoint, MS Office and MS TEAMS is
essential;
Excellent knowledge and experience with MS SharePoint and electronic
mapping;
Provable self-organizational skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a ‘service mentality’.
D. Duty Location
The duty location is Lodwar/Kakuma.
E. Submission of Application
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SRMOKE/01/05/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
All applications should be received by 31st May 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications submitted via Fuzu have 32% higher chance of getting shortlisted.