Regional Security Director
Employer: Save the Children,
Location: West and Central Africa
The role
The Regional Security Director (RSD) position has been created to oversee and provide advice/guidance on Country Office safety and security management through increased capacity, technical support and advice both to the regional team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and by ensuring
appropriate systems are in place at country level. The RSD supports Regional Office and Country Office safety and security management improvements consistent with SC Safety and Security Policy and Standards (2010); conducting safety and security assessments; provide training for Regional Office and Country Office staff, especially safety and security focal persons (SSFP); analyzing incident reports and security updates; responding to Country Office inquiries; and deploying to SCI declared emergencies to ensure safety and security management is addressing emergency response needs.
Qualifications and experience
The successful candidate for the RSD position should possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Proven ability in overseas program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments
Proven ability in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment
Effective technical/instructional writing skills
Fluency in English and French; fluency in a other languages is highly desirable
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently
Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software
Experience in training adults using modern methods; completion of training facilitator’s course preferred
Experience travelling to foreign countries preferred
Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary
Experience in conducting assessments preferred
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Save the Children aims to safeguard children and their selection process reflects their commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 2nd April 2013
For further information on this role, please visit the Save the Children website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.80035.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Employer: Save the Children,
Location: West and Central Africa
The role
The Regional Security Director (RSD) position has been created to oversee and provide advice/guidance on Country Office safety and security management through increased capacity, technical support and advice both to the regional team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and by ensuring
appropriate systems are in place at country level. The RSD supports Regional Office and Country Office safety and security management improvements consistent with SC Safety and Security Policy and Standards (2010); conducting safety and security assessments; provide training for Regional Office and Country Office staff, especially safety and security focal persons (SSFP); analyzing incident reports and security updates; responding to Country Office inquiries; and deploying to SCI declared emergencies to ensure safety and security management is addressing emergency response needs.
Qualifications and experience
The successful candidate for the RSD position should possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Proven ability in overseas program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments
Proven ability in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment
Effective technical/instructional writing skills
Fluency in English and French; fluency in a other languages is highly desirable
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently
Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software
Experience in training adults using modern methods; completion of training facilitator’s course preferred
Experience travelling to foreign countries preferred
Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary
Experience in conducting assessments preferred
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Save the Children aims to safeguard children and their selection process reflects their commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 2nd April 2013
For further information on this role, please visit the Save the Children website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.80035.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com