About
FilmAid:
Since
1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of
vulnerable communities with critical information in a compelling visual format,
overcoming language and literacy barriers.
FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.
FilmAid International has operational presence in Dadaab refugee camp and is one of UNHCR’s Implementing partners. Currently FilmAid is implementing a variety of projects with funding support from UNHCR and the US government through Bureau of Population and Migration (BPRM).
FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.
FilmAid International has operational presence in Dadaab refugee camp and is one of UNHCR’s Implementing partners. Currently FilmAid is implementing a variety of projects with funding support from UNHCR and the US government through Bureau of Population and Migration (BPRM).
These
projects generally correspond to FilmAid’s core response areas of Health, Protection
and Community services and involve production and dissemination of various
videos.
The large influx of new arrivals due to the ongoing drought afflicting the Horn of Africa and the insecurity in Somalia has led to increase in mortality rates among under 5’s as well as an increase in acute malnutrition figures, prompting UNHCR to declare an emergency and institute a rapid response.
UNHCR has also revised its registration protocols and introduced registration/reception centers in all the three camps as part of coping with the massive influx. FilmAid has been co-opted into the technical committee overseeing this response and proposes to respond by developing and disseminating a New Arrivals Information Kit targeting approximately 180,000 newly arrived refugees by the end of the project period.
FilmAid is looking to recruit a Security Officer to ensure safety for all FilmAid programs. The Security Officer will provide leadership in all security related matters to FilmAid Dadaab program.
Key responsibilities:
The large influx of new arrivals due to the ongoing drought afflicting the Horn of Africa and the insecurity in Somalia has led to increase in mortality rates among under 5’s as well as an increase in acute malnutrition figures, prompting UNHCR to declare an emergency and institute a rapid response.
UNHCR has also revised its registration protocols and introduced registration/reception centers in all the three camps as part of coping with the massive influx. FilmAid has been co-opted into the technical committee overseeing this response and proposes to respond by developing and disseminating a New Arrivals Information Kit targeting approximately 180,000 newly arrived refugees by the end of the project period.
FilmAid is looking to recruit a Security Officer to ensure safety for all FilmAid programs. The Security Officer will provide leadership in all security related matters to FilmAid Dadaab program.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure
safety for Dadaab field program by providing leadership in all security
related matters to FilmAid Dadaab program.
- Regularly
assess and update security threats and provide recommendations to
management.
- Supervise
and monitor provision of security to FilmAid staff and film equipment in
all FilmAid activities.
- Train
and supervise a team of security guards, both national and refugee in
situational awareness, crowd control, radio communication and the FilmAid Security
plan.
- Implement
and maintain a FilmAid radio network in the key locations.
- Ensure
regular training, implementation of the security and evacuation plans and
regulations in the field.
- Provide
daily verbal security reports to the Program Manager. Also provide weekly
reports and monthly written summary reports to all FilmAid staff.
- Conduct
orientation to visitors, volunteers and new staff on the FilmAid security
guidelines. Responsible that all visitors are aware of procedures and
follow them.
- Liaise
with GOK, UNHCR, LWF and other security officers in assessing security
threats in the camps and providing regular updates on this to the Program
Manager.
- Conduct
investigations on any incidents or property losses within FilmAid premises
in conjunction with the Program Manager.
- Continuously
update and review the existing evacuation plan, especially for Dadaab and
ensure its viability
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Must
be a Kenyan national.
- Diploma
in relevant discipline (Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a
related technical field like a military or police academy degree would be
an asset.
- Relevant
military or police training courses showing career progression with
emphasis on operational planning and communication skills, combined with
significant practical operational and UN experience would be of great
advantage but not essential.
- A
minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in
security management, preferably in a police/military context or with
considerable UN field mission experience.
- The
applicant’s experience should demonstrate capabilities which should
include the ability to conduct planning and operate under extreme stress,
a demonstration of high level of leadership and capability of rapid
decision-making (with little margin of error). A high degree of physical
fitness would be required
- Experience
in control of large crowds.
- Basic
knowledge in radio networks.
- Flexible
in quick decision making
- Ready
to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently
and as part of a team
- Ready
to work for long hours in a hardship area
- Team
player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and
communication skills.
- Commitment
to humanitarian principles and action.
How
to apply:
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 6th February 2012 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 6th February 2012 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org
Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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