Provide leadership and management of WV’s global security resources and ensure best practice security management across the ‘day to day’ operations of the organization. To ensure that WV is effectively managing security risks in alignment with WV security Policy and Standards and that critical security incidents are responded to appropriately.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
STRATEGY: Drive the development and implementation of global security management strategies. Ensure security management procedures are in alignment with WV Security policy and international best practice. Collaborate with Regional Security Directors (RSD’s) to ensure that the OCS security management strategy appropriately supports the regional operational program priorities. Provide technical support to the Partnership Leader (OCS) and the Regional Security Directors (RSD) in the assessment of security risks and the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in WV operations.
Provide support in the implementation of WV Core Security Requirements (CSR) development of operational security plans as requested by the Regional Security Directors and OCS CSR Project Manager Work closely with Regional Security Directors and the OCS Strategic Security Analyst to provide independent assessment of ‘Medium – High Risk’ contexts’ and the application of WV’s security risk rating system.
Provide technical support to Regional and National Office line management as requested. Provide crises management support to Regional Security Directors (RSD’s), Regional line management and Senior Executive Crises Management Team (SET CMT) as required.
INTERNAL LIAISON AND COORDINATION Regular liaison with Senior Directors of Operations (SDO’s), Regional Security Directors (RSD’s) and other key stakeholders. Act as a strategic link for the promotion of security assessment & planning standards connecting National Offices, Regional Offices, Support Offices and Global Centre. Regularly liaise with WV security network on emerging security issues and provide analysis on potential impact on WV operations. Participate and actively contribute in the partnership forums, working Groups and networks related to security management. Work closely with the members of the Corporate Security promoting mutual learning, support and accountability
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Participate in the process of continuous learning on international best practice in security management & analysis and identify tools and processes that can be implemented into WV operations globally Encourage mutual learning on security management issues within the region and globally Assist in the facilitation of and coordination of global security information sharing forum/network that promotes the embedding of security information management into all layers of WV’s programmes. Facilitate the documentation of best practices and contribute to the community of practice and centre of excellence assessment & planning standards in WV operations that promote alignment with WV’s Core Security Requirements
EXTERNAL RELATIONS Identify and develop strategic regional & global security networks to share information on security issues affecting humanitarian operations. Liaise with external security networks (UN, IO’s, INGO’s, Embassies, etc) and develop sources of information on global security issues and their likely impact on regional strategies and operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Relevant bachelor’s degree in Security, Strategic, or International Studies, or related discipline; or relevant work experience in the professional security arena (Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services Relevant undergraduate degree, or relevant work experience in the professional security arena (Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of NGO security management processes. Solid understanding of the Security Risk Assessment process, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context Understanding of setting threat or risk levels for specific contexts, considering the strategic and tactical situation. Excellent oral and written (English) communication skills Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure.
At least 5 years experience in security management, ideally in the NGO or UN Security Management. Systems; or Military or Law Enforcement.
Work experience on a global or regional level.
At least 5 years work experience with diverse team in a Non profit organizations 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 globally as required (estimated 33%) and be prepared to deploy to hostile environments.
May need to work with other virtual teams of different time zones
If you are qualified and interested in this positon please visit our website to apply: https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/E26959A37083542C8825786500...
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