Location: NW5, London with travel to country programme locations (25%)
Start date: 01 Sept 2017
Salary: £38,745 - £40,359 per annum (depending upon experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Purpose of Post:
The Global Security Advisor reports to Director Programmes with a primary focus on supporting the safe implementation of Programmes in countries of operation:
ensuring that our people are safe and our programmes are delivered in a secure and
sustainable manner. The Global Security Advisor will also support the wider organisation by identifying strategic security risks and working across departments to develop and implement mitigation measures. The organization is growing and going through a period of organisationalchange, the successful candidate will have the skills and vision to identify emerging issues and propose appropriate structural and resource changes. In the event of a security incident,the Global Security Advisor works with the country team and with the Programmes Director to manage the incident response, including where necessary working with the Crisis Management Team.
A) JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Provide oversight and advice on strategic security risk management (10%)
• Provide a quarterly security risk report to CEO and the Audit and Risk Committee summarising significant changes in operating context and any areas of organisational vulnerability.
Job Description & Person Specification
• Monitor organisational security risk and advise when significant structural or resource changes are needed to effectively manage risk. Support in-Country Security Management (40%)
• Working with Country Security Officers and Country Directors, monitor, analyse, report and recommend on security risks in all areas of operation.
• Review country security management documentation and tools to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place and sufficiently resourced.
• Work with Security Officers and Country Directors to ensure plans and procedures are properly implemented.
• Support Security Officers in organising external providers and in-house security training to International and National staff in country.Provide security advice and expertise to London Office (30%)
• Support the Programme Funding Unit in the development of proposals to ensure security issues are appropriately considered and mitigations resourced.
• Work with the Programme Operations team to support implementation and effective reporting of projects.
• Provide advice to other departments on security issues, such as the security implicationsof media messaging.
Supporting travelling staff (10%)
• Working with Heads of Departments ensure new staff receive the appropriate level of training before conducting country visits.
• Provide additional advice and support to donor, VIP or other unusual trips by helping to arrange additional training, advising on additional risk and mitigation.
• Working with Security Officers ensure pre-departure information and visitor briefs are up to date.
• Provide pre-travel briefings and travel med kits and phones where necessary.
Crisis Management (10%)
• Maintain the organisations Crisis Management Plan and coordinate an annual Crisis
Management Exercise.
• Ensure the organisation is appropriately resourced to respond to crises by supporting capacity development in areas such as family liaison, psychological first aid, log keeping.
• Work with Country Teams to build and train in country Crisis Management Teams.
B) PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Organization office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to the role.
Experience:
• Right to work in the UK and travel to the countries where organization operates
• Education at higher level, preferably with Masters in Risk Management, International
Relations or International Development
• Significant Security Management and/ or Operational Planning with logistics experience, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
• NGO, military, government, UN or security consultancy experience
• Operational experience of risk and crisis management
• Experience of operating in fragile environments
• Line Management experience, including remote management.
Technical Skills/Expertise:
• Written and oral fluency in English, essential to native standard.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft systems and how to use them for effective remote management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in emergency preparedness, security and staff safety.
• Good understanding of conflict and political dynamics in Asia Middle East and Central Africa.
Competencies (Soft Skills):
Communicating well and making effective decisions:
o Able to operate calmly under pressure and in challenging physical environments
o A considered, methodical and intelligent approach to problem-solving
o An ability to communicate at the intellectual level, understand complex situations and be comfortable with ambiguity and nuance
Changing and Improving:
o The vision to adapt and reshape the role as the organisation grows.
o Looking ahead to identify emerging threats and develop responses in a timely fashion.
External Relationships, collaborating and partnerships:
o Strong leadership with a diplomatic and personable approach to developing and managing relationships and the ability to sensitively navigate contentious issues.
o Able to operate in new environments and quickly build relationships with teams and external stakeholders across different cultures and languages.
Knowledge impact:
o Finding innovative ways to improve knowledge and practice across the organisation accommodating different levels of technical expertise, different languages and learning cultures.
Achieving results:
o Finding proactive and pragmatic ways to achieve results in difficult circumstances.
Building robust and flexible action plans.
o Work effectively alone and as part of a team to a common goal or outcome
Desirable Criteria:
• Working knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish, Pashto, Dari and/or French.
C) CONTRACT TERMS
Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Probation: 6 months
Travel: 25% of the role, subject to security considerations
Salary: £38,745 - £40,359 per annum (depending upon experience)
Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Pension: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into a Group
Personal Pension Plan. Contributions will be made on a salary exchange basis as follows: employees contribute a minimum of 3% of basic monthly salary to receive a contribution of 5% from organization.
How To Apply:
Please return completed application form along with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form to: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.com
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Purpose of Post:
The Global Security Advisor reports to Director Programmes with a primary focus on supporting the safe implementation of Programmes in countries of operation:
ensuring that our people are safe and our programmes are delivered in a secure and
sustainable manner. The Global Security Advisor will also support the wider organisation by identifying strategic security risks and working across departments to develop and implement mitigation measures. The organization is growing and going through a period of organisationalchange, the successful candidate will have the skills and vision to identify emerging issues and propose appropriate structural and resource changes. In the event of a security incident,the Global Security Advisor works with the country team and with the Programmes Director to manage the incident response, including where necessary working with the Crisis Management Team.
A) JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Provide oversight and advice on strategic security risk management (10%)
• Provide a quarterly security risk report to CEO and the Audit and Risk Committee summarising significant changes in operating context and any areas of organisational vulnerability.
Job Description & Person Specification
• Monitor organisational security risk and advise when significant structural or resource changes are needed to effectively manage risk. Support in-Country Security Management (40%)
• Working with Country Security Officers and Country Directors, monitor, analyse, report and recommend on security risks in all areas of operation.
• Review country security management documentation and tools to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place and sufficiently resourced.
• Work with Security Officers and Country Directors to ensure plans and procedures are properly implemented.
• Support Security Officers in organising external providers and in-house security training to International and National staff in country.Provide security advice and expertise to London Office (30%)
• Support the Programme Funding Unit in the development of proposals to ensure security issues are appropriately considered and mitigations resourced.
• Work with the Programme Operations team to support implementation and effective reporting of projects.
• Provide advice to other departments on security issues, such as the security implicationsof media messaging.
Supporting travelling staff (10%)
• Working with Heads of Departments ensure new staff receive the appropriate level of training before conducting country visits.
• Provide additional advice and support to donor, VIP or other unusual trips by helping to arrange additional training, advising on additional risk and mitigation.
• Working with Security Officers ensure pre-departure information and visitor briefs are up to date.
• Provide pre-travel briefings and travel med kits and phones where necessary.
Crisis Management (10%)
• Maintain the organisations Crisis Management Plan and coordinate an annual Crisis
Management Exercise.
• Ensure the organisation is appropriately resourced to respond to crises by supporting capacity development in areas such as family liaison, psychological first aid, log keeping.
• Work with Country Teams to build and train in country Crisis Management Teams.
B) PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Organization office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to the role.
Experience:
• Right to work in the UK and travel to the countries where organization operates
• Education at higher level, preferably with Masters in Risk Management, International
Relations or International Development
• Significant Security Management and/ or Operational Planning with logistics experience, particularly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
• NGO, military, government, UN or security consultancy experience
• Operational experience of risk and crisis management
• Experience of operating in fragile environments
• Line Management experience, including remote management.
Technical Skills/Expertise:
• Written and oral fluency in English, essential to native standard.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft systems and how to use them for effective remote management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in emergency preparedness, security and staff safety.
• Good understanding of conflict and political dynamics in Asia Middle East and Central Africa.
Competencies (Soft Skills):
Communicating well and making effective decisions:
o Able to operate calmly under pressure and in challenging physical environments
o A considered, methodical and intelligent approach to problem-solving
o An ability to communicate at the intellectual level, understand complex situations and be comfortable with ambiguity and nuance
Changing and Improving:
o The vision to adapt and reshape the role as the organisation grows.
o Looking ahead to identify emerging threats and develop responses in a timely fashion.
External Relationships, collaborating and partnerships:
o Strong leadership with a diplomatic and personable approach to developing and managing relationships and the ability to sensitively navigate contentious issues.
o Able to operate in new environments and quickly build relationships with teams and external stakeholders across different cultures and languages.
Knowledge impact:
o Finding innovative ways to improve knowledge and practice across the organisation accommodating different levels of technical expertise, different languages and learning cultures.
Achieving results:
o Finding proactive and pragmatic ways to achieve results in difficult circumstances.
Building robust and flexible action plans.
o Work effectively alone and as part of a team to a common goal or outcome
Desirable Criteria:
• Working knowledge of Arabic, Kurdish, Pashto, Dari and/or French.
C) CONTRACT TERMS
Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Probation: 6 months
Travel: 25% of the role, subject to security considerations
Salary: £38,745 - £40,359 per annum (depending upon experience)
Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Pension: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into a Group
Personal Pension Plan. Contributions will be made on a salary exchange basis as follows: employees contribute a minimum of 3% of basic monthly salary to receive a contribution of 5% from organization.
How To Apply:
Please return completed application form along with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form to: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.com