Vacancy title:
Security and Safeguarding Advisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

These are your responsibilities

• Support several, designated country offices and partners in the Eastern and Southern part of Africa to develop, update, and implement safeguarding and security plans and risk assessments in line with CBM’s global policies. 
• Ensure all plans reflect local contexts and promote disability-inclusive and gender-sensitive practices. 
  Provide training, coaching, and guidance to country office and partner staff and designated safeguarding and security focal points. 
• Monitor compliance with CBM’s minimum operational standards and support continuous improvement of safeguarding and security systems. 
• Lead or advise on responses to safeguarding and security incidents, coordinating closely with crisis management teams. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external networks to share learnings, track emerging risks, and strengthen CBM’s global safeguarding and security culture. 

You Have

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field — or equivalent education and experience. 
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in security and/or safeguarding management, ideally within an INGO setting in the region. 
• Proven expertise in safeguarding, including risk assessments, incident management, and implementation of prevention measures. 
• Strong experience in personnel and organisational security, conducting threat and risk assessments, and developing mitigation and reporting systems. 
• A solid track record in developing and implementing Security and Safeguarding Plans across diverse contexts. 
• Experience in designing and facilitating training, coaching, and capacity-building initiatives. 
• Willingness to travel frequently, including to locations with limited security infrastructure. 
• Flexibility and commitment to be reachable during emergencies or incidents. 
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.  

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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