Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a Risk, Safety and Security (RSS) Officer to Enhance the CIP Risk, Security, Safety and Emergency Preparedness Program through training, information management, and development of resources.

About CIP

CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 15 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.

About the role

The successful candidate will act as Support to the implementation of safety and security policies and protocols including crises management plans across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and Asia. This position will be based in CIP's Nairobi, Kenya offices and will report directly to the Head of Administration in Lima, Peru.

Key responsibilities:

Systematically monitor CIP leadership regarding the execution and adherence to CIP's safety and security policies and protocols through the management of key performance indicators and other information.

Coordinate and lead training procedures for CIP staff to mitigate risk and execute their respective roles in response to incidents/crises.

Review and update safety and security information provided to CIP Staff including, orientation and other training sessions, country specific visitor briefs, record of emergency documents, country evacuation plans, vehicle management systems, vehicle GPS program and tracking systems, MS Sharepoint information.

Assist in assessing high risk independent travel and provision of recommendations for CIP staff.

Maintain awareness of security issues and emergencies in the Countries CIP operates in using available resources. Provide timely and relevant summaries to key staff.

Support Incident Reporting in regions of responsibility. Summarize, analyze and report key trends and statistics regarding safety or security issues experienced by CIP staff and IRS families, and recommend preventive actions as necessary.

Assist in conducting risk assessments as needed for current or prospective CIP office locations and project work areas. Provide timely and thorough reports to management regarding particular safety concerns.

Ensure that CIP is in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and current best practices related to health, safety and security.

Respond to inquiries from staff regarding CIP's occupational health, safety, and security policies, protocols and resources.

Help coordinate Incident Response including communications to ensure that CIP's response is effective and consistent.

Conduct investigations and follow-up regarding incidents and accidents impacting CIP staff.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Emergency Management, or Industrial Engineering with completed thesis (Required).

At least 6 years of relevant experience.

Advanced level of MS Office, especially in Excel, outlook and SharePoint.

Knowledge of relevant laws and standards such as ISO 18788, 45001, 35000 related to Risk, Security, Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management.

Certification / Education (courses/diplomas) in one or more of the work areas (Required) Such as ASIS International or Institute of Risk Management, or others.

Fluent in official language according to country location and advanced written and oral communication skills in English

Experience with military, police, other NGO (desirable).

Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.

CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?