Coordinator, Security

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Security Coordinator to provide technical and operational support in security practices through enhancing IJM staff and assets' safety and security. The Security Coordinator will provide dedicated safety and security expertise and support in Kenya programs in the best interest of IJM's global security strategy, leadership, and individual staff members. The Security Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Manager, Security and the Country Director. This will include but not limited to cases risk assessment and data management, security analysis, development of risk treatment plans, contingency plans, VIP close protection and security advice and security trainings.

This position is based in IJM's Nairobi, Kenya office and reports to the Senior Manager, Security.

Responsibilities:

• Provide protection and security advise including overseeing safety and security of staff members, taking lead during security operations, risk management, financial stewardship and contributing to initiatives and processes;
• Take lead on security operations by preparing security plans and conducting pre-deployment briefs/debriefs to staff members;
• Ensure that mitigating measures are in place at all times to deter or deny identified threats and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of IJM Kenya staff;
• Provide on-the-ground leadership in response to incidents while in the field and provide input to office and country leadership on crisis management;
• Participate in the development of security strategies, initiatives and processes that enhances networking with other security actors;
• Participate in the development, review and implementation of all security related policies, standards and procedures, both internally and externally;
• Evaluate current political, social and climatic conditions for possible threats to the safety and security of Field Office staff;
• Participate in identifying, recommending and planning for security trainings for IJM Kenya staff and partners;
• Conduct risk assessments, pre deployment assessment, and develop risk mitigation treatment plans and strategies for the office;
• Support the senior security officers and the drivers in coordination of transport calendar and operational deployment of vehicles;
• Participate in IJM's programs of professionalism and spiritual formation; and
• Any other duty assigned by the Senior Manager, Security and Kenya Field Office Country Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in security related studies;
• Minimum 3 years' experience in conducting protective service/security operations for a military service or law enforcement agency;
• Proven ability to design, successfully implement and review tactical security operations in the field;
• Proficiency in the analysis of security threats, risks and vulnerability in Kenya;
• Proficiency in crisis management and conducting route analysis;
• Experience in VIP and/or witness protection and contractor/guard supervision preferred;
• Formal protective service operation training preferred;
• Computer literate with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; and
• Have held a Kenyan or international driving license for at least three years.

Critical Qualities:

• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Professional demeanor, diplomatic and flexible;
• Attention to detail and disciplines with priorities;
• Effective team player and decisive leader;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong service ethic and a passion for IJM's goals; and
• Exceptional levels of integrity and honesty.

Application Process:

Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and a statement of faith* in one document to kenyarecruiting@ijm.org quoting the Position Title in the subject heading before 24 July 2024. Applicants must have legal right to work in Kenya. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*What is a statement of faith?

A statement of faith should describe your faith and how you see it relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

Organizational Information:

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• This is a full-time position based in Nairobi;
• Occasional travel locally and internationally may be required.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance and reference check processes.