Field Security Officer – REGAL-IR

 Organization 
Adeso : African Development Solutions
www.adesoafrica.org
Position Title Field Security Officer
Reporting to: Operations Manager – REGAL IR
Working with: Regional Security Manager, Field Operation Assistant and REGAL IR staff.
Program / Duty station: Wajir
Duration:  1 year, renewable
Starting date: Immediate
Salary Grade & Range: Grade C, Range Kshs.132, 235 – 150, 825 Gross

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international
development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are
yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which
Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a
healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and
overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy,
developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness,
training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant,
and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

PROJECT SUMMARY 

Resilience and Economic Growth in Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) is a 5-year program
sponsored by USAID/Kenya and Feed the Future (Ftf) to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social
stability and build strong foundations for economic growth amongst pastoralists and transitioning
pastoralists in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The program is designed to empower communities to take charge of their development and to strengthen their capacity to select, design,
implement and monitor activities toward increasing their social, economic, and environmental
resilience to natural and human-induced shocks.

REGAL-IR is led by Adeso and is implemented by a consortium of partners. An intensive community
engagement process - Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) - guides program
implementation in six thematic areas including diversifying livelihoods, improving value chain
inclusiveness, natural resource management, conflict management and mitigation, disaster risk
reduction, and improving nutrition. REGAL-IR is based in Isiolo Town and implements in Isiolo, Garissa,
Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana Counties.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager Manager, the FSO will be the focal
point for REGAL IR staff safety and security in the five program operational counties of Marsabit,
Wajir, Turkana, and Garissa Counties. Based in Wajir the FSO will travel extensively and work with the
LSO and the Field Operations Assistants in the counties to ensure safety of staff and other
organisational assets.

POSITION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE 
Overall Objectives of the position:
The FSO role has three primary objectives:
• To inform senior management in Isiolo and HQ on safety and security related issues and ensure
that they are kept informed of all security developments and are in a position to take appropriate
action when required.
• To ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize the safety and
security of all Adeso staff and that these systems and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To work with County leads and FOAs at all levels to ensure that safety and security is
mainstreamed into all areas of operations.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Security documentation 
1. Produce weekly security reports for the Program SMT that review any incidents in Adeso sites, summarize relevant external sitreps, and analyze social/political/economic information from media sources that may impact the operation of Adeso/REGAL IR’s programmes.
2. Ensure that all incidents are reported, analyzed and actions taken where necessary. Implement
incident tracking system.
3. Ensure that the Field Safety Security and Evacuation Plans are reviewed and updated on a regular
basis to ensure relevance. 4. Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to safety and security are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
5. With the Program Operations Manager and the Regional Security Manager, develop contingency
plans, ensuring that staff understand their roles in an emergency and that Adeso has the requisite
resources to carry out the contingency plans.
6. Provide all staff with Constant Companion Cards, ensuring that the contact information on the
card is up to date.
7. Maintain a Program Emergency Contact database with up to date information for all staff.
8. Ensure that Program security information is accessible on the share drive.
Health and Safety 
1. With the appropriate Logistics staff, ensure that all offices and Adeso Guest Houses have fully
stocked, up-to-date First Aid and PEP kits.
2. Ensure that appropriate fire safety equipment is in place in offices, compounds and vehicles.
Ensure that staff are aware of what to do in the event of a fire.
3. Liaise with LSO to ensure that all vehicles have the necessary safety and security equipment.
4. Develop REGAL IR security phone trees and maintain the Adeso warden system in all counties.
5. Update the security induction materials on a regular basis and provide inductions to all new staff.
Training
1. Ensure that drivers and guards receive appropriate training to carry out their duties in a manner
that keeps Adeso employees safe and secure.
2. Identify trainings that are appropriate to the needs of Adeso/REGAL IR staff and maintain a
database of security trainings undertaken by individual staff. These trainings include, but are not
limited to, personal safety, first aid, and security management.
3. Train staff on various means of communication, including the use of radios and satellite phones.

Coordination 

1. Attend security coordination meetings and report back to the SMT on relevant information.
2. Develop contacts amongst UN, NGOs, government and others and share security information with
them on a regular basis.

Assessments 


1. Carry out bi-annual threat assessments in of the field sites.
2. Assess communication equipment In each field site to ensure that it is adequate, in working order,
kept in accessible and secure locations and that staff are trained on the various forms of comms
available to them.
3. Visit field sites on a quarterly basis and provide assistance as per TOR agreed with County Leads
and the Operations Manager; provide detailed field report at the end of each trip.
4. Carry out assessment reports for all Adeso/REGAL IR Program offices and Guesthouses and advise
REGAL – IR LMT on vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
5. Carry out security monitoring in all field Offices via HF Radio communication and documenting the
opening and closing occurrences.

REQUIREMENTS: 
• At least 1 years experience working with INGOs in a security management position and/or field
coordinator position with security management responsibility
• Formal training in security management
• Ability to work and network with a multicultural team;
• Ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
• Understanding and acceptance of the varying standards required and the problems inherent
within the context of work in the ASAL counties and sensitivity to mixed cultures;
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook (particularly
Excel);
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Committed team player
APPLICATION PROCESS 
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to
join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit
your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org quoting the position and Location preferred in the email
subject matter 8th November, 2013 by 1700hrs.

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the
following:
 An updated CV; and
 An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.