Safety and Security Intern
2026-05-26T14:31:01+00:00
Save The Children
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Protective Services, Social Services & Nonprofit, Admin & Office
2026-06-01T17:00:00+00:00
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ROLE PURPOSE:
He/ She will provide coordination support on the safety and Security under the guidance of the Operations Coordinator.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Liaise with Admin Team for visitor’s tracker and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefing either prior to their travel or within 24 hours upon arrival.
- Support the Operation Coordinator in compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
- Assist in compiling daily security information to facilitate monthly reporting and decision-making process.
- Assist in planning and preparation of field visit support.
- Update and maintain an up-to-date security/communication tree and conduct monthly tests of the security/communication tree.
- Support staff in reporting incidents in Datix
- Support Operation Coordinator during Staff training
- Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
- Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared to all staff.
- Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator in emergency response
- Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries; raise inquiries with Operations Coordinator where technical support is required
- Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices for regulatory compliance
- Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values.
- Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
- Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
- Commitment to Save the Children Values.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Criminology and security studies or other related fields
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation and commitment
- Ability to use excel, word and outlook
- Should possess strong work ethics
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written
- Commitment to Save the Children values
- Liaise with Admin Team for visitor’s tracker and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefing either prior to their travel or within 24 hours upon arrival.
- Support the Operation Coordinator in compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
- Assist in compiling daily security information to facilitate monthly reporting and decision-making process.
- Assist in planning and preparation of field visit support.
- Update and maintain an up-to-date security/communication tree and conduct monthly tests of the security/communication tree.
- Support staff in reporting incidents in Datix
- Support Operation Coordinator during Staff training
- Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
- Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared to all staff.
- Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator in emergency response
- Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries; raise inquiries with Operations Coordinator where technical support is required
- Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices for regulatory compliance
- Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation and commitment
- Ability to use excel, word and outlook
- Should possess strong work ethics
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Criminology and security studies or other related fields
- Commitment to Save the Children values
JOB-6a15aea53b7b4
Vacancy title:
Safety and Security Intern
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Protective Services, Social Services & Nonprofit, Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Save The Children
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 1 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
ROLE PURPOSE:
He/ She will provide coordination support on the safety and Security under the guidance of the Operations Coordinator.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Liaise with Admin Team for visitor’s tracker and ensure all visitors are booked for security briefing either prior to their travel or within 24 hours upon arrival.
- Support the Operation Coordinator in compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are accurately updated at all times.
- Assist in compiling daily security information to facilitate monthly reporting and decision-making process.
- Assist in planning and preparation of field visit support.
- Update and maintain an up-to-date security/communication tree and conduct monthly tests of the security/communication tree.
- Support staff in reporting incidents in Datix
- Support Operation Coordinator during Staff training
- Support in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
- Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that security management in emergency response procedures are appropriately documented and shared to all staff.
- Provide back-up support to the Operations Coordinator in emergency response
- Provide feedback to field staff in response to security-related inquiries; raise inquiries with Operations Coordinator where technical support is required
- Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment and practices for regulatory compliance
- Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values.
- Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
- Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
- Commitment to Save the Children Values.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Criminology and security studies or other related fields
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Strong results orientation and commitment
- Ability to use excel, word and outlook
- Should possess strong work ethics
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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