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Core Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Security Leadership & Program Development (30%)
Establish, review, and advance regional security policies, frameworks, and strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and regional security dynamics.
Lead regional risk assessments, monitoring, and situational analysis, ensuring proactive identification of threats and vulnerabilities.
Develop and execute innovative security risk mitigation and resilience programs adaptable to diverse operational environments.
Drive integration of security considerations into regional programming, project design, and decision-making processes at senior management levels.
Security Operations & Crisis Management (20%)
Lead and coordinate regional crisis and emergency response efforts, including scenario planning, drills, and simulations.
Oversee regional security incident responses, making high-impact decisions, and representing CWS in multi-stakeholder security forums.
Ensure organizational preparedness through continuous enhancement of contingency and evacuation plans for all operational sites.
Promote a security-first organizational culture, ensuring regional teams are trained, equipped, and capable of handling complex security incidents.
Staff Training, Capacity Building & Leadership Development (20%)
Develop, oversee, and regularly update comprehensive security training programs for staff at all levels, including orientation, refresher courses, and specialized training (e.g., incident management, evacuation procedures, host country-specific risks).
Conduct, facilitate, and evaluate security training sessions, simulations, and drills to enhance staff readiness.
Lead capacity-building initiatives at regional and country levels, mentoring security focal points and local security personnel to ensure they are equipped with skills to manage security risks effectively.
Foster a safety and security culture through ongoing education, awareness campaigns, communication, and leadership development.
Ensure that all staff understand their roles and responsibilities during security incidents through clear training and communication channels.
Coordinate with internal departments such as HR and Operations to ensure security training is integrated into onboarding, staff development, and emergency preparedness plans.
Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation (10%)
Cultivate strategic partnerships with governmental, UN, NGO, and private sector security actors to bolster information sharing, coordination, and joint security initiatives.
Lead regional security dialogue forums, representing CWS in multi-stakeholder working groups and high-level security committees.
Maintain situational awareness of the broader geopolitical, socioeconomic, and environmental context affecting security risks.
Policy & Compliance Oversight (10%)
Ensure regional security practices align with international standards, organizational policies, and donor requirements.
Conduct periodic audits, assessments, and reviews of security systems, ensuring continuous improvement.
Keep senior leadership informed about global security trends, regional updates, and emerging threats.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in security management, International Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive security management experience in complex, high-risk environments, with at least 4 years in managerial or regional leadership roles.
Extensive knowledge of international security standards (e.g., UN, INGO frameworks), legal, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to lead security teams, manage multi-stakeholder relations, and influence organizational security culture at a strategic level.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, delivering, and evaluating security training and capacity-building programs at regional or organizational levels.
Experience with conducting security risk assessments, crisis management, and developing emergency response training modules.
Fluency in English; proficiency in regional languages is an advantage.
Demonstrated strategic thinking, adaptability, and high-level decision-making skills.
Experience:
8–10 years of professional security management experience in complex, high-risk environments.
At least 4 years in managerial or regional leadership roles.
Experience developing and implementing security frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security emergencies.
Familiarity with physical security measures such as CCTV, safe room design, perimeter security, and access control.
Proven knowledge of international security standards (e.g., UN, INGO frameworks).
Experience working in or managing security for international or NGO operations, with regional or country-specific experience preferred.
Previous experience with USRAP is an advantage.
