Description
International Rescue Committee is hiring a Regional Safety & Security Director based in Nairobi, IHUB, Kenya. The Regional Safety and Security Director (RSSD) is one of the most senior leadership roles in the East Africa region and provides strategic leadership for safety, security, and humanitarian access across the region. They set and drive the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to anticipate, analyze, and mitigate risks, safeguard staff and assets, enable principled humanitarian access, and ensure the continuity of IRC’s operations and… As the principal safety and security advisor to, and close partner of, the Regional Vice President (RVP), the RSSD works alongside the RVP on the decisions that shape IRC’s presence, access, and continuity across the region. They are a full member of the Regional Management Team and of IRC’s global safety and security (S&S) team. Within the Regional Management Team, the RSSD contributes as a senior leader to regional strategy, priorities, and… Main responsibilities: • Strategic Leadership and Regional Management • As a member of the Regional Management Team, contribute as a senior leader to regional strategy, priority-setting, and decision-making, bringing a risk-informed perspective to program, operational, and resourcing… • Serve as the principal safety and security advisor to, and close partner of, the RVP, enabling timely, risk-informed decisions on humanitarian access, operational continuity, and duty of care, and jointly activating and… • Partner with Country Directors to align safety, security, and humanitarian access with country Strategy Action Plans (SAPs) and operational priorities, supporting their decision-making and accountability for risk. • Security Risk Management • Lead and supervise the identification, analysis, and mitigation of S&S risks across the region, ensuring alignment with IRC’s global standards. • Guide and support Country Directors and field leaders to adapt and implement context-specific security risk management strategies ensuring proactive risk identification, mitigation, and emergency preparedness.
Requirements
At least 10 years’ experience in international humanitarian assistance, with proven ability to plan, organize, and lead security management operations. Prior experience in EA with strong knowledge of regional and country dynamics is essential. Fluency in English required; proficiency in a relevant regional language (e.g. Arabic, Amharic, Somali, or Swahili) is an asset. Demonstrated grounding in humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, NGO culture, and proven success in gender-sensitive security management and gender equality. Skilled at influencing without authority and building effective relationships across multinational teams, partners, and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through mentoring, coaching, and non-formal methods. Strong capacity to analyze and present complex security dynamics and incidents clearly and on short notice, highlighting implications for operations. Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time. Work Environment This position is open to both national and international applicants, in the locations indicated as well as potentially other IRC locations open to hosting. We will, however, prioritize consideration of national…
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