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Watchkeeper – Operations Room, CSC, Nairobi at Control Risks

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 1 – 3 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Security / Intelligence&nbsp

Watchkeeper – Operations Room, CSC, Nairobi at Control Risks

Watchkeeper – Operations Room, CSC, Nairobi

Task and Responsibilities.

  • Monitor open-source and proprietary intelligence platforms for real-time incident detection across East Africa
  • Maintain and update operational dashboards to reflect current threat environments and regional developments
  • Escalate security incidents promptly and accurately in accordance with internal protocols
  • Provide timely and concise reporting to clients and internal teams during emerging events or crises
  • Coordinate with regional teams, vendors, and external stakeholders during live incidents
  • Track and assess political, security, and operational developments that may impact client operations
  • Support Control Risks consultants with incident data, situational awareness, and logistics coordination
  • Maintain accurate logs, shift handover notes, and incident records in designated systems
  • Participate in shift-based roster to ensure 24/7 monitoring and coverage
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring tools, alerting thresholds, and escalation workflows

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in a security, intelligence, military, or operational support environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and situational awareness tools (e.g., mapping, tracking, or incident management platforms)
  • High attention to detail and ability to assess evolving situations quickly
  • Willingness to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • (Desirable) Knowledge of East African regional security dynamics and fluency in Swahili or French

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Control Risks on jobs.workable.com to apply

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