Security Consultant – HIAS Kenya

About the role

HIAS Kenya provides humanitarian services to refugees and other vulnerable populations. It seeks a security consultant to assess physical security arrangements, client-facing operations and incident response procedures, with particular attention to the safety of clients who congregate or stay outside the office. The consultancy lasts 15 working days and covers the HIAS Kenya office, outreach and satellite service delivery locations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the physical security of the office, including perimeter, access points, guards, surveillance, emergency arrangements, parking and surroundings.
• Review office access control, visitor management and client service delivery arrangements, and recommend measures that protect dignity of access.
• Assess the safety of clients congregating or camping outside the premises and recommend protection-sensitive mitigation.
• Assess outreach and satellite service delivery locations, including venue suitability, staff movements and emergency evacuation.
• Review incident reporting, escalation and response arrangements, and coordination with emergency services and law enforcement.
• Consult HIAS Kenya management, operations, program, security and safeguarding teams, and coordinate findings with HIAS Global Safety and Security.
• Deliver a physical security assessment report, site-specific findings, a draft or revised escalation protocol, a prioritized risk mitigation action plan and a final briefing report.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Safety and Security Studies or Military Science from a recognized institution.
• Previous experience providing security assessments or advisory services to humanitarian organizations, NGOs, UN agencies or organizations serving refugees and vulnerable populations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting physical security and security risk assessments.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan security and operating environment, including emergency response and law enforcement structures.
• Experience with the Kenya Police, Armed Forces or another disciplined force is an added advantage.

Candidates apply with a CV, a technical proposal, a 15-day work plan, a financial proposal and details of at least two similar security assessments or consultancies. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.