Employer: Catholic Relief Services
Location: West Africa
Job Summary:
As a member of the Global Security Unit the Regional Security Risk Manager (RSRM) supports the work of the Regional Director and regional Country Programs. You will plan, direct, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of safety and security risk management policies, procedures, and operations to ensure the continuity, safety and security of CRS staff, facilities, activities, , equipment, information, partners and program participants. Working closely with the Regional Team and country leadership, the RSRM will provide management support and technical safety and security risk management solutions in strategic planning, program design, monitoring & evaluation systems, and staff training. The contexts of Security Risk Management range from emergency to development and the duration of interventions is from the design stage of a project or country program through evaluation and closure.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
Define, plan and oversee implementation of security risk management systems for the protection of CRS staff, partners, visitors, program participants, facilities, assets and information for individual activities and operations across multiple sectors within the Region
Serve as the key liaison for all security stakeholder interaction to ensure the successful completion of program deliverables to the donor as needed
Mentor country-based security staff to build their security risk management capacities and guide their prioritizing of activities to meet program activity goals in compliance with CRS safety and security policies
Routinely examine the CRS regional security risk management framework and ensure formal assessments of all regional program sites and activities are up to date and effective
Assist country programs in aligning safety and security plans and systems with current and future program design in close collaboration with the Regional team
Develop and maintain an information network to provide analytics of (potential) threats to CRS programs
Feed into and support the continuous process of improvement of the global CRS Security risk management system
Strengthen and drive the security risk assessment process by overseeing regular threat and vulnerability assessments, adapting procedures, and designing mitigation measures accordingly and monitoring compliance
Participate in agency-wide efforts to improve security risk management systems and tools
Participate in the design, development and write up of security management/staffing plans and budgets for proposals, as needed
Safety and Security Risk Management
Guide Regional Director (RD) and Management Quality (DRD-MQ) on security management decisions, procedures, policies, and practices, including the management of critical incidents and crisis level situations
Develop and cultivate sources and networks relevant to the needs of CRS in the region to support both day to day security risk management activities as well as manage in times of crisis
Provide regular updates and analysis around safety and security trends in the region. Share relevant products with regional and Country programs senior management and the Global Security Unit
Review, improve and adjust regional staff tracking, incident reporting, and incident management processes as necessary and monitor staff compliance
Stay up to date with international trends and developments in the region, monitor current events, political decisions, and legislative changes and articulate their potential impact on CRS
Investigate and forecast emerging threats with country teams to aid in proactive planning and response strategies
Manage complex security improvement programs across the region
Carry out regular threat, vulnerability, and security risk assessments and amend working procedures accordingly
Monitor CRS’ security portal to ensure Country Programs’ plans, standard operating procedures, contingency plans, constant companions and other relevant safety and security documents are updated and disseminated
Interface with regional-level and country-level security committees, key contacts, and staff from other agencies to support the revisions of country security plans
Carry out regular assessments to review and monitor compliance of CRS safety and security policies and procedures
Provide security risk management support to HRD during emergency response operations within the region
Provide direct support to the startup of new CRS offices/programs as well as program/office closures
Direct and coordinate activities in reviewing or updating security measures due to changes in the operating environment or threat levels, or due to new requirements
Make recommendations for the use of subcontracted security service providers in coordination with country leadership, guiding and defining scopes of work and monitoring the effectiveness of their performance
Organizational & Systems Development and Staff Capacity Strengthening
Effectively implement CRS’ safety and security risk management policy requirements in the Region
Assist Country Programs in defining roles and responsibilities for safety and security management, optimizing organizational/departmental efficiency, performance, and accountability
Support Country Programs in the recruitment and development of staff involved in safety and security management
In coordination with the DRD-MQ and RD, monitor mitigation of risks as reported in the annual risk disclosure reports; plan for and manage situations that involve staff safety and security, fraud, safeguarding, etc.
Cultivate and lead the regional community of practice for security focal points and other interested parties to encourage learning and implementation of best practices in security risk management
Collaborate and coordinate with HQ departments on systems and approaches to drive effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability
Facilitate the achievement of strategic objectives related to managing Information, Communication and Technology 4 Development (ICT4D) as they relate to security. Ensure that technological changes and new trends supported by the agency are integrated into the safety and security management culture
Liaise with other members of the CRS global security community for additional sources of technical or training assistance, best practices, and learning
Serve as the regional point persons for partner assessment data and analysis related to the security management capacities, providing support and guidance to country programs as needed. In collaboration with the RFO and RTA Risk Management & Compliance, identify and respond to critical training needs of strategic partners and those with the least strong internal controls. Promote the use of CRS standardized approaches and tools for partner capacity strengthening
Ensure compliance with CRS’s security training and learning policy. Implement agency wide trainings at the regional and country level, including those for drivers and guards
Document dates and types of security training staff members have received and make recommendations on training needs. Strengthen local training capacity and facilitate trainings as is needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (graduate degree preferred) in security management, politics, international development, non-profit management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7 years work experience in security management with 5 years in an international humanitarian organization, UN, or related international development organization
Demonstrated experience of successful security program management across multiple countries, including concurrent management of complex, high and low-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics
Formal technical training(s) or professional certifications in security risk management is a plus
Knowledge and familiarity with USG rules and regulations a plus
Demonstrated understanding of industry standards and management best practices in safety and security
Knowledge of and working experience in the region is strongly preferred
Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
Required Languages - Fluency in English and high level of French required.
Travel - Approximately 35% of the time, primarily to/within the region, and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities available including emergency response. Often with short notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions
· Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship
· Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills
· Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Supervisory Responsibilities: No line management
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director(s), Regional Technical Advisors, Country Representatives, Heads of Operations, Heads of Programs, Security Focal Points, Country Security Managers and Officers, peer RSRMs, and the global security team. HQ departments such as GKIM, HR, GSCM, Internal Audit, Ethics Unit, GRC, OGC, RMSS and HRD.
External: International and local partners, donors, relevant embassy security staff, contracted security service providers, NGO security organizations, and security staff of other NGOs and UN Agencies operating in the region.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
· Master's Degree in related to program Area required.
· Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in staff safety and security.
· Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
· Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in staff safety and security. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
· Experience in business development, project design and proposal development, including technical writing.
· Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
· Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
· Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
· Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
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Location: West Africa
Job Summary:
As a member of the Global Security Unit the Regional Security Risk Manager (RSRM) supports the work of the Regional Director and regional Country Programs. You will plan, direct, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of safety and security risk management policies, procedures, and operations to ensure the continuity, safety and security of CRS staff, facilities, activities, , equipment, information, partners and program participants. Working closely with the Regional Team and country leadership, the RSRM will provide management support and technical safety and security risk management solutions in strategic planning, program design, monitoring & evaluation systems, and staff training. The contexts of Security Risk Management range from emergency to development and the duration of interventions is from the design stage of a project or country program through evaluation and closure.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
Define, plan and oversee implementation of security risk management systems for the protection of CRS staff, partners, visitors, program participants, facilities, assets and information for individual activities and operations across multiple sectors within the Region
Serve as the key liaison for all security stakeholder interaction to ensure the successful completion of program deliverables to the donor as needed
Mentor country-based security staff to build their security risk management capacities and guide their prioritizing of activities to meet program activity goals in compliance with CRS safety and security policies
Routinely examine the CRS regional security risk management framework and ensure formal assessments of all regional program sites and activities are up to date and effective
Assist country programs in aligning safety and security plans and systems with current and future program design in close collaboration with the Regional team
Develop and maintain an information network to provide analytics of (potential) threats to CRS programs
Feed into and support the continuous process of improvement of the global CRS Security risk management system
Strengthen and drive the security risk assessment process by overseeing regular threat and vulnerability assessments, adapting procedures, and designing mitigation measures accordingly and monitoring compliance
Participate in agency-wide efforts to improve security risk management systems and tools
Participate in the design, development and write up of security management/staffing plans and budgets for proposals, as needed
Safety and Security Risk Management
Guide Regional Director (RD) and Management Quality (DRD-MQ) on security management decisions, procedures, policies, and practices, including the management of critical incidents and crisis level situations
Develop and cultivate sources and networks relevant to the needs of CRS in the region to support both day to day security risk management activities as well as manage in times of crisis
Provide regular updates and analysis around safety and security trends in the region. Share relevant products with regional and Country programs senior management and the Global Security Unit
Review, improve and adjust regional staff tracking, incident reporting, and incident management processes as necessary and monitor staff compliance
Stay up to date with international trends and developments in the region, monitor current events, political decisions, and legislative changes and articulate their potential impact on CRS
Investigate and forecast emerging threats with country teams to aid in proactive planning and response strategies
Manage complex security improvement programs across the region
Carry out regular threat, vulnerability, and security risk assessments and amend working procedures accordingly
Monitor CRS’ security portal to ensure Country Programs’ plans, standard operating procedures, contingency plans, constant companions and other relevant safety and security documents are updated and disseminated
Interface with regional-level and country-level security committees, key contacts, and staff from other agencies to support the revisions of country security plans
Carry out regular assessments to review and monitor compliance of CRS safety and security policies and procedures
Provide security risk management support to HRD during emergency response operations within the region
Provide direct support to the startup of new CRS offices/programs as well as program/office closures
Direct and coordinate activities in reviewing or updating security measures due to changes in the operating environment or threat levels, or due to new requirements
Make recommendations for the use of subcontracted security service providers in coordination with country leadership, guiding and defining scopes of work and monitoring the effectiveness of their performance
Organizational & Systems Development and Staff Capacity Strengthening
Effectively implement CRS’ safety and security risk management policy requirements in the Region
Assist Country Programs in defining roles and responsibilities for safety and security management, optimizing organizational/departmental efficiency, performance, and accountability
Support Country Programs in the recruitment and development of staff involved in safety and security management
In coordination with the DRD-MQ and RD, monitor mitigation of risks as reported in the annual risk disclosure reports; plan for and manage situations that involve staff safety and security, fraud, safeguarding, etc.
Cultivate and lead the regional community of practice for security focal points and other interested parties to encourage learning and implementation of best practices in security risk management
Collaborate and coordinate with HQ departments on systems and approaches to drive effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability
Facilitate the achievement of strategic objectives related to managing Information, Communication and Technology 4 Development (ICT4D) as they relate to security. Ensure that technological changes and new trends supported by the agency are integrated into the safety and security management culture
Liaise with other members of the CRS global security community for additional sources of technical or training assistance, best practices, and learning
Serve as the regional point persons for partner assessment data and analysis related to the security management capacities, providing support and guidance to country programs as needed. In collaboration with the RFO and RTA Risk Management & Compliance, identify and respond to critical training needs of strategic partners and those with the least strong internal controls. Promote the use of CRS standardized approaches and tools for partner capacity strengthening
Ensure compliance with CRS’s security training and learning policy. Implement agency wide trainings at the regional and country level, including those for drivers and guards
Document dates and types of security training staff members have received and make recommendations on training needs. Strengthen local training capacity and facilitate trainings as is needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (graduate degree preferred) in security management, politics, international development, non-profit management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7 years work experience in security management with 5 years in an international humanitarian organization, UN, or related international development organization
Demonstrated experience of successful security program management across multiple countries, including concurrent management of complex, high and low-value, multi-activity projects, with complicated logistics
Formal technical training(s) or professional certifications in security risk management is a plus
Knowledge and familiarity with USG rules and regulations a plus
Demonstrated understanding of industry standards and management best practices in safety and security
Knowledge of and working experience in the region is strongly preferred
Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
Required Languages - Fluency in English and high level of French required.
Travel - Approximately 35% of the time, primarily to/within the region, and sometimes in remote areas with minimal amenities available including emergency response. Often with short notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Strong strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions
· Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship
· Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. Coaching skills
· Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Supervisory Responsibilities: No line management
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director(s), Regional Technical Advisors, Country Representatives, Heads of Operations, Heads of Programs, Security Focal Points, Country Security Managers and Officers, peer RSRMs, and the global security team. HQ departments such as GKIM, HR, GSCM, Internal Audit, Ethics Unit, GRC, OGC, RMSS and HRD.
External: International and local partners, donors, relevant embassy security staff, contracted security service providers, NGO security organizations, and security staff of other NGOs and UN Agencies operating in the region.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
· Master's Degree in related to program Area required.
· Minimum of five years relevant international working experience in an advisory or management role with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years working for programming interventions in staff safety and security.
· Previous experience providing technical assistance and developing successful proposals for external donor funding is required.
· Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in staff safety and security. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
· Experience in business development, project design and proposal development, including technical writing.
· Experience in mentoring, coaching, facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices.
· Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
· Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
· Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.
Apply