KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in security management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management or other management discipline.
• Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
• Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
• Direct application of security and risk management framework within complex NGO operating and organisational environments.
• Understanding of implementing Core Security Requirements, Minimum Operating Security Standards or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills sufficient to establish effective relationships at senior levels, gain credibility and influence senior decision makers.
• Strong analytical (tactical & strategic), organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver effective organisational outcomes related to all aspects of security and risk management.
• Experience in liaising with all levels of Government, IO & NGO’s.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively in the region.
• Needs to work with other virtual teams of different time zones.
• Must be able to coordinate work and interface efficiently and effectively with remote locations.
• Strong administrative skills, with effectiveness in developing tasks and managing to achieve target dates.
• Must be a productive team player.
• At least 5 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred:

• Relevant master’s degree or other advanced degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. Or other management discipline.
• Formal qualification in business continuity.
• A good network of contacts in academia, government or humanitarian security fields.
• At least 7 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
• Effective communication in regional languages an advantage.

Work environment:

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time and includes travel to high-risk locations with minimal notice.
• Role will require successful completion of Hostile Environment Awareness Training provided by employer.
• Depending on location the position may require home based working with some unsociable hours due to global coverage and online meetings.
• Will be expected to manage high stress security events.
• Flexibility in work hours is expected.