Field Security Associate - Dadaab (18/8) at Inkomoko in Garissa, Kenya

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    Field Security Associate - Dadaab (18/8)

    InkomokoGarissa, Kenya

    Posted

    5 days ago

    Apply by

    30 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Security

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    Job Description

    Inkomoko is seeking an experienced Field Security Associate to oversee and implement safety protocols across its offices in Kenya, particularly in Dadaab and Garissa. The role includes conducting risk assessments, coordinating emergency response plans, security movement procedures, and ensuring compliance with organizational and local security standards. The position holder will liaise with local authorities, humanitarian partners, and internal teams to maintain a secure working environment for staff and clients, especially in the Dadaab refugee camps and Garissa.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provides supervisor with timely and credible security information and contextual analysis of the local security situation through daily incident alerts and bi-weekly analytical reports.
    • Conducts security risk assessments in new areas/routes and advises on security measures for offices, project activities, and staff.
    • Assists Security Focal Person in enhancing Standard Operating Procedures and contingency plans.
    • Provides assistance in the conduct and follow-up of incidents affecting staff and offices.
    • Facilitates training of drivers, guards, and field staff on security topics.
    • Conducts induction sessions to field staff whenever necessary.
    • Daily checks on security and safety road conditions and other security-related facts.
    • Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Security Focal Point, Operations Manager, and Managing Director.
    • Supports Security Focal Person in tracking staff movement.
    • Contributes to the proper setup of safety equipment and security measures for vehicles and premises.
    • Contributes to the proper setup and monitoring of safe rooms.
    • Identifies safety needs and addresses them to the Security Focal Person.
    • Establishes and maintains an active information network with NGOs, UN, and other security actors.
    • Coordinates and liaises with Security Forces and relevant authorities.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Emergency or Disaster Management and Operations Management, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Safety and Security management, preferably within a social enterprise or similar environment.
    • Proven experience in managing multi-site operations and supervising diverse teams.
    • Excellent leadership, highly communicative, with strong interpersonal skills.
    • Fluent in written and oral Kiswahili and English language.
    • Knowledge of Somali language is desirable.
    • Strong analytical, solution oriented, and decisive in an emergency situation.
    • Proficiency in software, such as ERP systems, and MS Office.
    • Clearly understand the Dadaab/Garissa context dynamics.
    • Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds.
    • Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment.
    • Fluent in Technology – Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Security

    Minimum Experience

    6 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Security Management

    Field of Study

    Security Management

    Languages

    Kiswahili, English, Somali (desirable)

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Master the Dadaab and Garissa Security Landscape

    This role demands more than a security checklist — it asks for someone who can read the local context, build trust with communities and authorities, and keep teams safe in fragile settings. Your CV and interview answers must show you've done this before, not just studied it.

    1. Prove your field experience: Hiring managers will look for concrete examples of managing security in refugee camps or similar fragile environments. On your CV, list specific incidents you handled, routes you assessed, and how you coordinated with UN or NGO partners.

    2. Show your analytical side: The role requires daily alerts and bi-weekly reports. Prepare a sample security report or risk assessment you've written. Be ready to explain how you gather information, verify it, and present it to senior staff.

    3. Highlight your stakeholder network: Mention any relationships you have with local authorities, security forces, or humanitarian actors in Dadaab or Garissa. If you don't have them yet, explain how you would build them.

    4. Demonstrate training skills: You'll train drivers, guards, and field staff. Bring examples of training materials you've created or sessions you've led. Show you can make security protocols stick with diverse teams.

    5. Speak the language: Fluency in Kiswahili and English is non-negotiable. Somali is a plus. If you have Somali, highlight it. If not, show willingness to learn key phrases for community engagement.

    6. Be ready for emergency scenarios: Expect interview questions like 'What would you do if a staff member is caught in a security incident?' Walk through your decision-making process, step by step, showing calm and clarity.

    7. Know your tech: The posting mentions ERP systems and MS Office. Be prepared to discuss how you use technology for incident tracking, movement monitoring, or reporting. If you've used security-specific software, name it.

    8. Align with the mission: Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs. Show you understand how security enables their work. Frame your approach as protecting staff so they can deliver programs, not just as a rule enforcer.

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    Tags

    security management
    risk assessment
    emergency response
    Dadaab
    Garissa