Employer: International SOS
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist to join our outstanding team of security professionals based in Singapore. This position will be responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality security assessments and advice to travellers, international assignees and corporate travel risk managers. The individual will work as part of a 24/7 team providing travel security advice to clients and supporting client situational awareness by scanning, reporting and escalating developing security issues by focusing on countries covered from the Asia Pacific Regional Security Centre.
Responsibilities
Deliver critical components of the 24-hour operation -monitoring client risk and advising on travel safety and security
Drive awareness of the current security environment in countries in the region through all-source research and analysis
Scan, report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting business travellers in line with global reporting guidance and thresholds
Deliver verbal and written travel security briefs tailored to an organisation or individual traveller’s profile and itinerary
Deliver travel safety and security trainings and workshops as well as engage in client specific consultancy tasks as required
On occasion and as required travel to countries of responsibility to assess current situation, local provider capabilities and expanding the existing network of contacts to further support clients.
Qualifications
Post graduate qualification level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject
Excellent written and verbal English language competency
Interest in international affairs and the global security environment
Experience in travel or security-related field is desired: military, government, NGO, journalism, relevant field of academia; work experience in Multi-national Corporation.
Other language proficiency desirable (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesian, Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese)
Willingness to work outside of normal duty hours
Additional Information
Some travel may be required, sometimes on a short notice
Shift work, including night shifts