About Action Africa Help International
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia. It brings over 25 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people, host communities and communities in urban slums.

AAH-I is looking for a suitable candidate who will provide technical leadership in regional security management. The incumbent will support and assist national offices implement sound security practices into AAH-I operations so as to enhance the safety & security of all staff, assets & programmes as well as minimise operational risk. S/he will lead in the optimization of organizational security and the mitigation of operational risks by working with the National Security Officers/coordinators on security systems and mechanisms, for institutionalizing an organizational culture and practice of safety and security. The full Job Description is available on the AAH-I website. (www.actionafricahelp.org)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Relevant undergraduate degree; and/or relevant work experience in the professional security arena.
High level computer literacy and knowledge of spreadsheet applications
At least 3 years’ experience in NGO or UN Security Management.
Work experience in high risk area/fragile contexts preferred
· Sound knowledge of the security risk assessment process, security & contingency planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.

· Understanding of implementing Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 27th January, 2016. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.