Aug 11, 2017

Regional Security Director, Southern Africa

Employer: World Vision
Location:  Southern Africa
Closing date: 22 Aug 2017


As Regional Security Director, Southern Africa, you will provide security and crisis leadership for the Southern Africa region to help World Vision deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly, and systematically manage security risks at an acceptable level. You will help create an adaptive and resilient organisation that is prepared for, responds well to, and recovers quickly from adverse events using a ‘continuous improvement’ approach.

Requirements include:
Relevant bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management or other management discipline.
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
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.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time and includes travel to high risk locations with minimal notice.

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.


HOW TO APPLY:
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 22 AUG 2017.