Location: South-East Asia
Closing date: 25 Nov 2019We are currently looking for Regional Security Manager.
Position Summary
Taking risks, innovation and stretching the space of what is possible is integral to the way organization operates. In this role you are responsible for enabling organization and its staff to safely deliver cutting edge operations and campaigning in the challenging Southeast Asian context. As the Security Manager you are the lead expert on organisational security matters and will provide strategic advice and support to the entire organisation in order to promote smart risk taking. You foster the conversation about Security to ensure it is an integrated component of all our operations, you enhance the safety and security of our people and protect the integrity and reputation of organization.
The focus of your role is to strengthen GPSEA Security Systems and to establish a Security Culture, that allow our Programme to take bolder steps to increase impact of our projects, while maintaining a high level of Safety for the organisation and our people. You lead and facilitate the development of Security & Safety related policies and protocols and oversee the establishment of fit-for-purpose Security systems, including the design, roll-out, monitoring and needed trainings, in line with established organization Best Practices and protocols.
To ensure organization grows its organisational resilience, you will oversee, maintain and improve our Critical Incident Management Systems, ensure Security integration into our organisational systems such as HR, IT and Programme as well as provide a regular context analysis of our operating environment.
This role requires you to develop your unit and the GPSEA Security community of practice to deliver operationally across projects in the region. While you are the focal point on all Security related matters, you have to closely coordinate and collaborate on security issues with various stakeholders across the organisation, HR, Programme, FR etc.
Non-nationals/citizens and those with no legal right to live and work in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines may only be considered for employment in Malaysia and Indonesia office only; pending work permit approval. Non-nationals will not be considered for employment in Thailand and the Philippines.
This is a full-time position based in Southeast Asia.
Key Duties
Security Culture & Management
Create an enabling Security Culture, that continues to push boundaries, through regular staff updates, familiarization, training and integration.
Policy and protocol development as related to safety, security, risk management and Duty of Care (employer responsibility), including Standard Operating Procedures
Close consultation with campaigns, actions and logistics, communications, fundraising and management staff on Smart Risk taking in projects
Advice and support project risk assessments, security and duty of care plans
Production, review and updating of all office and project standard operating procedures (SOPs);
Oversight of incident reporting processes across the organization,
Closely collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure Security integration into organisational processes and the GPSEA project model, from HR to Programmes
Security Systems & Capacity
Design and oversee a fit-for-purpose GPSEA Security System with approval processes
Oversee and ensure the implementation of Security systems through monitoring, project integration and trainings
Arranging delivery of periodic and as-required security training;
Assist in the Sign off and approval on campaign & communications materials, tactics and strategies that may influence security risk levels;
Oversee and facilitate the regional security practitioners and build capacity to meet the needs of the organization
Maintain and further improve the travel security & monitoring system
Organisational Security & Resilience
Oversee, maintain and improve our Critical Incident Management Systems including a 24/7 hotline
Closely collaborate with HR and Public Engagement and Actions to ensure GP Duty of Care Best Practices are in place for staff, contractors and volunteers and activists
Support and advice on the resolution of critical incident situations locally and regionally (on call)
Liaise with Human Resources and Legal to ensure Organization compliance with national legislations in Security, Health and Safety matters.
Coordinate Security and Safety induction process for new joiners across GPSEA with HR.
Liaison with GPI and other NROs on security management to ensure consistent best-practice across our global organization ;
Advise on and ensure Site Security at our locations, in coordination with Administration
Provide strategic advice on enhancing acceptance and resilience as civil society actor, including the liaison with other NGOs.
Provide up to date context political, societal context analysis for our operating countries.
Facilitate and strengthen our legal support systems to ease smart risk taking, in line with GP Best Practices.
Administration & Unit Leadership
Manage the regional Security team adequately and ensure appropriate team capacity deployment to projects
Manage security external contractors, including office security, specific project security and trainers;
Responsibly manage the security budget and maintain secure filing system
Overall budgetary responsibility and management of the finances for the Regional Security Unit
Others
Other duties as directed by line manager
Educational Background & Fundamental Qualifications
Level of Education : At least a Bachelor’s degree
Field of Study : Any management field, security management background preferred
Work Experience :
● At least 3 years working in a non-profit, campaigning organisation
● At least 3 years of supervisory/management experience
● At least five years experience delivering security management plans and risk analyses including: physical security management; crisis; occupational health and safety; field security; and travel;
Training or Certificate:
● Proven professional training in security management or a related field, or comparable work experience/certification
Competencies and Skills
Organizational Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge and/or experience in managing conduct and emotions in a way that represents the values and realizes the objectives of the organization
Teamwork and Communication: Knowledge and/or experience in working with others and presenting information, ideas and positions in a clear manner that can easily be understood across diverse and multi-culture audiences.
Quality: Knowledge and/or experience in meeting and surpassing requirements by setting high standards for the conditions of outputs.
Innovation and Change: Knowledge and/or experience in reflecting creative and imaginative thinking, an openness to new ideas, and an ability to take calculated risks in order to meet organizational objectives.
Leadership: Knowledge and/or experience in guiding and directing the efforts of others by presenting a clear vision, delegating responsibilities and providing constant support and feedback.
Strategic Thinking and Global Mindset: Knowledge and/or experience in addressing organizational objectives by developing calculated approaches that integrate an openness to an awareness of diversity across cultures.
Functional
Knowledge and/or understanding of security and cultural issues in GPSEA operating countries
Knowledge and/or experience in training, mentoring and developing staff on security issues
Knowledge and/or experience in crisis management
Knowledge and/or experience in developing and managing security and safety risk assessment
Demonstrable understanding of security & risk management appropriate to the values and practices of ORGANIZATIONJ
Knowledge and/or experience in conducting security incident investigation and reporting
Knowledge and/or experience in training general security concepts
Strong skills in written and spoken English (required) and another regional language (desired)
Knowledge and/or experience in basic IT security management
Knowledge and/or experience in planning, facilitating and conducting meetings or workshops
Knowledge and/or experience in delegating responsibilities to others while maintaining accountability
Knowledge and/or experience in communicating and sharing knowledge across departments or functions
Knowledge in planning, facilitating and conducting meetings and workshops
Knowledge in developing training programs and team building
Knowledge and/or experience in time management and administration
Knowledge and/or experience in strategic alignment and linking the direction of units/projects to organizational objectives
Knowledge and/or experience in budgeting and forecasting
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members ONLY )
Deadline for Applications: November 25, 2019
Deadline for Applications: November 25, 2019