Security & Safety Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Security & Safety Officer advises the Logistics Support Centre on security risk assessment and associated mitigating measures while ensuring proper diffusion and access to information related to security in line with Duty of Care obligations

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Closely supervises the deployment of private security guards;
• Monitors the effective implementation of security procedures and processes them (including monitoring/screening of visitors and staff) by private security guards; 
• Carries out regular checks on fire safety, security and other emergency procedures and report the result of such checks to the Head of Security department;
• Attends accidents, follows up with the Police to obtain the abstract and liaises with courts for matters pertaining ICRC cases on traffic accidents; 
• Supports the Head of Security department in assessing the safety of locations used by the delegation (office, residences, hotels, training sites, etc);
• Develops basic external network with actors relevant for the good execution of his/her function (police and other law enforcement agencies, private security companies);
• Assists in and/or conduct investigations for incidents reported while on duty or when called upon to do so;
• Contributes to risk analysis undertaken by the delegation and records data into a site’s data base of security incidents, threats and trends.

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Professional Experience required

• Diploma in Criminology/Security management or equivalent;
• Experience with Military or National Police Services (minimum rank of Corporal and 5 years’ experience);
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar function from recognized organizations with excellent references;
• Valid driving license with minimum of three years’ experience;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Organizational skills and sense of responsibility;
• Honest, high sense of integrity and of confidentiality;
• Ready to work irregular hours without supervision;

Additional information

• Location : Nairobi – Kenya (Kenyan National Position)
• Type of contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
• Application deadline: 03rd March 2025

ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.

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What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities;