Safety and Security Intern

Save the Children

WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE.


Around the world, too many children start life at a disadvantage simply because of who they are and where they come from.

Millions of children are dying from preventable causes, face poverty, violence, disease and hunger. They are caught up in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are denied an education and other basic rights owed to them.

All children deserve better.

We champion the rights and interests of children worldwide, putting the most vulnerable children first.

With 25,000 dedicated staff across 117 countries, we respond to major emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children's voices are heard through our campaigning to build a better future for and with children.

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https://www.savethechildren.net

Safety and Security Intern

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

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/16609/apply/email?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 06/01/2026, 03:00 AM

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