Overall Responsibility
The Police and Security Programme Adviser assists the FAS PGE (Police and Gendarmerie) Delegate in implementing the PGE programme, including planning, carrying out, assessing and following up PGE activities. S/he maintains contact with authorities, police and security bodies but not only, at various levels, and participates in meetings with different contacts, in a leading or supporting role.

Tasks and responsibilities
Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors within the Police and Security Forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
Identify and prioritize needs for dissemination, training and potential for integration of IHRL in the various curricula and advise the delegation accordingly;
Develop and maintain networks with national and regional police organization’s (e.g. EAPCCO, APCOF, IPOA)
In line with the planned activities, represent the ICRC at high level meetings with key and influential Police and security forces interlocutors to promote an understanding of the ICRC mandate and activities;
Plans, organizes and carries out basic courses and general operational disseminations for KPS and TPF on IHRL and other pertinent bodies of law applicable in different types of operations under the supervision of the PGE delegate and in co-operation with other departments as needed;
Actively promote the Co-operation between ICRC and the Police and security forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
In conjunction with the PGE Delegates, prepare, organize and conduct the Training of Trainers courses on IHRL in the three countries and ensure timely reports for the projects undertaken.

Minimum Requirements and competencies
University degree in law, international relations, criminology or other relevant field; extensive policing experience may be considered in lieu; Post Graduate or Master’s Degree is an asset;
Five (5) years relevant professional experience in practicing law, international relations, humanitarian affairs, Police experience, Maritime or Border Management experience;
Good knowledge of police structures in the three countries;
Very good knowledge of human rights law is a MUST;
Excellent command of written and spoken English (French knowledge is an asset).

Method of Application
The interested candidates should submit their applications on or before the 31st December 2019 at 4:30 pm with the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Degree, Diplomas etc) and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Nairobi Delegation, HR Department via:
E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org
The reference Armed Forces Programme Adviser must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required certificates & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.