Employer: International Crisis Group
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Applications Close: 15 Jun 2014
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations and Security Manager supports Crisis Group’s field operations, with a particular focus on security, insurance and compliance issues. S/he advises senior management of potential and current security risks in the organisation’s operations and develops and implements strategies, policies and procedures to mitigate them; s/he also monitors staff travel to insecure areas and trains staff in security-risk mitigation and, jointly with the IT unit, information security. Moreover, the incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring compliance by
field staff with Crisis Group’s policies and procedures and with local laws and regulations, including office registration. S/he will assist the Chief Operating Officer on other operational issues. This position will be based in Brussels, Belgium, and may involve travel.
Specific responsibilities:
Identify current and potential exposure to security risks across the organisation, in particular regarding its field operations and, in collaboration with appropriate senior management and field staff, develop and implement strategies to mitigate the identified risks;
Develop security tools and training packages for Crisis Group staff, incorporating where possible expertise within the organisation. In coordination with the HR team, provide orientation and training for incoming and existing staff on security and on Crisis Group’s policies and procedures relating to security and compliance;
Ensure the on-going update and development of security and compliance procedures to take into account changing rules and regulations, policies and procedures, liaising with senior management as required to ensure the appropriate communication and implementation of any changes;
Assist and liaise with field offices in drafting and reviewing local security guidelines, including travel procedures and communication plans, tailored to risks in their area of operation. Work with field staff to develop assessments of specific risks in their areas of operation;
Coordinate and monitor staff travel to insecure areas;
Provide advice and guidance to field offices and senior management on application and implementation of policies and procedures;
Ensure that Crisis group’s insurance coverage is up to date and appropriate to requirements by regularly liaising with brokers and supervising renewals of all policies.
Participate in the on-going assessment of compliance by field offices with local laws and regulations, pro-actively identify issues to be addressed and assist in the development of appropriate measures to minimise non-compliance with areas/issues identified, liaising with appropriate senior management and field staff as necessary to identify priorities and solutions;
Assist field offices and staff in the establishment and management of registrations in countries of operation; support and guide as required the set-up and closing of projects and offices;
Assist the Research unit by researching and writing a section of the monthly Crisis Watch bulletin; and
Assist the Chief Operating Officer as required on other operational issues.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Recent experience at a management level evaluating and managing security risk and compliance issues in insecure areas in an international environment;
Minimum 7 years of experience, including direct experience in dealing with security of field operations;
Experience in a non-profit organisation with diverse international operations;
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and maintain a sense of perspective;
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and cross–cultural sensitivity. Experience of living and /or working overseas (particularly in volatile contexts) will be an advantage;
Ability to balance compliance requirements with organisation policy and business management concerns;
Fluency in English required. Other foreign languages helpful, but not essential; and
Ability to travel internationally when necessary.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter and contact details of at least 3 referees. Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org, including "Operations and Security Manager” in the subject line. Further information on this and other employment opportunities can be found at: www.crisisgroup.org.
Recruitment will close on 15 June 2014. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Applications Close: 15 Jun 2014
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations and Security Manager supports Crisis Group’s field operations, with a particular focus on security, insurance and compliance issues. S/he advises senior management of potential and current security risks in the organisation’s operations and develops and implements strategies, policies and procedures to mitigate them; s/he also monitors staff travel to insecure areas and trains staff in security-risk mitigation and, jointly with the IT unit, information security. Moreover, the incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring compliance by
field staff with Crisis Group’s policies and procedures and with local laws and regulations, including office registration. S/he will assist the Chief Operating Officer on other operational issues. This position will be based in Brussels, Belgium, and may involve travel.
Specific responsibilities:
Identify current and potential exposure to security risks across the organisation, in particular regarding its field operations and, in collaboration with appropriate senior management and field staff, develop and implement strategies to mitigate the identified risks;
Develop security tools and training packages for Crisis Group staff, incorporating where possible expertise within the organisation. In coordination with the HR team, provide orientation and training for incoming and existing staff on security and on Crisis Group’s policies and procedures relating to security and compliance;
Ensure the on-going update and development of security and compliance procedures to take into account changing rules and regulations, policies and procedures, liaising with senior management as required to ensure the appropriate communication and implementation of any changes;
Assist and liaise with field offices in drafting and reviewing local security guidelines, including travel procedures and communication plans, tailored to risks in their area of operation. Work with field staff to develop assessments of specific risks in their areas of operation;
Coordinate and monitor staff travel to insecure areas;
Provide advice and guidance to field offices and senior management on application and implementation of policies and procedures;
Ensure that Crisis group’s insurance coverage is up to date and appropriate to requirements by regularly liaising with brokers and supervising renewals of all policies.
Participate in the on-going assessment of compliance by field offices with local laws and regulations, pro-actively identify issues to be addressed and assist in the development of appropriate measures to minimise non-compliance with areas/issues identified, liaising with appropriate senior management and field staff as necessary to identify priorities and solutions;
Assist field offices and staff in the establishment and management of registrations in countries of operation; support and guide as required the set-up and closing of projects and offices;
Assist the Research unit by researching and writing a section of the monthly Crisis Watch bulletin; and
Assist the Chief Operating Officer as required on other operational issues.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Recent experience at a management level evaluating and managing security risk and compliance issues in insecure areas in an international environment;
Minimum 7 years of experience, including direct experience in dealing with security of field operations;
Experience in a non-profit organisation with diverse international operations;
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and maintain a sense of perspective;
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and cross–cultural sensitivity. Experience of living and /or working overseas (particularly in volatile contexts) will be an advantage;
Ability to balance compliance requirements with organisation policy and business management concerns;
Fluency in English required. Other foreign languages helpful, but not essential; and
Ability to travel internationally when necessary.
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter and contact details of at least 3 referees. Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org, including "Operations and Security Manager” in the subject line. Further information on this and other employment opportunities can be found at: www.crisisgroup.org.
Recruitment will close on 15 June 2014. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.