Location: West Africa
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017
The Regional Security Advisor (RSA) will advise the Regional Director on Security both in the region generally, and country specific situations, and support and advise the security lead in each country in the region in order to ensure that the country security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed; consistent with policies, standards and requirements.
Technical Skills,Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Languages: Fluency in English & French
University diploma or equivalent.
Expertise on the general regional security context and trends as well as good understanding of the most volatile areas in the region.
At least 3 solid years practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations,
Relevant working experience in volatile areas due to security and/or politics.
Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
Proven experience of field based training.
Demonstrable ability to advise and support field staff from distance and in a consultative manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Must be organised and efficient.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
Desirable
Experience in health and safety sector.
Experience with the use of telecommunications (satellite phone, HF, VHF, etc.)
Experience with the management of vehicle fleet and related security aspects.
Experience with the management of sites / buildings and related security aspects.
Basic understanding of air safety
How To Apply
To apply, please forward a motivation letter and your updated CV to : xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.com
The Regional Security Advisor (RSA) will advise the Regional Director on Security both in the region generally, and country specific situations, and support and advise the security lead in each country in the region in order to ensure that the country security strategy is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed; consistent with policies, standards and requirements.
Technical Skills,Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Languages: Fluency in English & French
University diploma or equivalent.
Expertise on the general regional security context and trends as well as good understanding of the most volatile areas in the region.
At least 3 solid years practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations,
Relevant working experience in volatile areas due to security and/or politics.
Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
Proven experience of field based training.
Demonstrable ability to advise and support field staff from distance and in a consultative manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Must be organised and efficient.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
Desirable
Experience in health and safety sector.
Experience with the use of telecommunications (satellite phone, HF, VHF, etc.)
Experience with the management of vehicle fleet and related security aspects.
Experience with the management of sites / buildings and related security aspects.
Basic understanding of air safety
How To Apply
To apply, please forward a motivation letter and your updated CV to : xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.com
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