RedR and the work we do
Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict.RedR is an international charity thatimproves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by
delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian
programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables
both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.
In response to recent humanitarian catastrophes, we currently have training and local capacity building programmes in Sudan in
response to the increasing destabilisation of the region and in Pakistan, as a result of the heightened insecurity in the country, as well as
the severe flooding in 2010. In line with our strategic vision, further international programme offices are expected to be opened in the
coming years.
Background
RedR UK have received funding to establish a country programme in South Sudan (Juba based) managed from Nairobi. The
programme will employ about 35 national and international staff and deliver a number of training events to NGO staff, their partner
organisations and other relevant humanitarian actors concerning Staff Welfare, Security Safety and Security and Technical/Basic
Humanitarian Practice.
SECURITY TRAINER/ COORDINATOR- KENYA AND SOUTH SUDAN
Closing date: 16 Jun 2011
Overview and Terms
Job title Security Trainer / Coordinator
Date reviewed June 2011
Purpose To lead on external safety and security training activities for RedR‘s programme in South Sudan, support the overall
programme, and develop local capacities. To act as security focal point for RedR’s programme in South Sudan and office in Nairobi.
Responsible to Country Director (for organisational security related activities) and Programme Manager (for programme related
activities)
Responsible for Security Trainers
Working with International Programmes desk in London, the South Sudan and Kenya team, and other relevant staff
Location South Sudan (Juba) and Kenya (Nairobi)
Post Full-time
Period Fixed term until February 2013
Salary £23,340 - £25,000 p/a, plus £2,200 p/a Hard to Work allowance
Benefits Shared accommodation provided, return flights, relocation allowance and 23 days annual leave per annum, R&R
Other As defined in our standard contract terms
Job Description
The list does not cover the full scope of tasks and responsibilities of the Security Training Coordinator, but serves to illustrate some of the areas of
emphasis for the post.
The Security Training Coordinator (STC) will manage and deliver external security training to the humanitarian community as well
being the local security focal point for RedR’s programme in South Sudan and Nairobi. The post holder must be able to demonstrate
professional experience in this subject area, with experience of training and facilitation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Training Programme Areas:
• Manage the delivery of external security training courses and workshops in South Sudan. This will include elements of direct
involvement in planning, convening and delivery of training.
• Keep up to date with developments in training methodology and security issues in humanitarian relief
• Liaise with humanitarian relief agencies and others to ensure that the needs of relief workers are understood and met in South
Sudan
• Contribute to the design, planning and review of courses for RedR courses in South Sudan
• Supervision of the team of security trainers, establishing capacity development plans for their team and actively engaging in
individual plans. The SC is also responsible for recruiting when required.
• Support the Programme Manager in course monitoring and evaluation processes, by ensuring the collection of completed
participants course reports and completion of a training report at the end of each event.
Security Management/ Focal Point:
• Regular evaluation/revision of RedR South Sudan and Kenya Security Management Plan, Standing Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and Contingency Plans (CPs) with Country Director, Country Management Team: CMT, and Global Security
Programme Manager.
• Collate and disseminate appropriate safety and security information for RedR. . This includes drafting regular situation
reports and maintaining documents outlined in the RedR Security Plan
• Regularly liaise with INGOs, UN bodies, and other relevant partners on matters related to security and safety.
• Provide up-to-date case study information to feed into training
• Alongside the Country Director coordinate all security aspects of operational/programme planning and contingency
responses.
• Ensure radio communications procedures are implemented correctly and consistently within the programme, providing
training where necessary. Liaise with the Logistics Officer to ensure that the radio communications systems are maintained in
a good working order.
• Provide information and recommendations to the Country Director with regards to all security matters;
• Work with relevant managers/coordinators in the programme to ensure staff and visitors are trained and briefed on their
security responsibilities and duties.
• Regular liaison with Global Security Programme Manager
• Other duties as assigned
Person Specification
Essential
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Highly motivated, with the ability to further develop programme
• Proven record of excellent people skills, including good communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of
locations)
• Experience in training/disseminating security information to staff
• Excellent computer skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to adapt to different contexts
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between South Sudan and Kenya
Desirable
• Experience with liaison with NGOs, UNDSS and other key security actors
• Knowledge of working in a similar cultural context
• Previous experience working in the Region.
Closing date for applications: 16 June 2011
Interview date: 24 June 2011
Start date: ASAP
To apply
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.redr.org.uk/en/About_us/Jobs/How_to_apply.cfm