Oct 12, 2017

Regional Security Director, Southern Africa

Employer: World Vision
Location: Swaziland (Southern Africa)
Closing date: 27 Oct 2017


*Preferred location: Swaziland. Other approved locations within the South Africa Region where WVI is registered to operate may be considered.

Regional Security Director, Southern Africa

World Vision International

World Vision is a relief, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 42,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Regional Security Director, Southern Africa you will provide security and crisis leadership for the region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level. The work involves contributing to the creation of an adaptive and resilient organisation that is prepared for, responds well to, and recovers quickly from adverse events using a ‘continuous improvement’ approach. A secondary purpose includes providing support and thought leadership as a member of the global team, including providing surge capacity and acting as Operations Director when needed. Importantly, this role is tasked with seeing the bigger picture, thinking collaboratively and taking action.

Requirements include:
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.
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 French and English.