Jan 27, 2021

Security Specialist - United Arab Emirates

Employer: International SOS
Location: Dubai

Job Description
We are looking for Security Specialists to join our outstanding team of security professionals based in Dubai, UAE. This is an entry level position within Security Services team at International SOS.

In this role you will be responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality security assessments and advice to travelers, 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 Dubai Regional Security Centre inducing Middle East, North, East and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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 traveler’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

Minimum qualifications:
Educated to a degree level or equivalent practical experience
Excellent written and verbal English language competency
Interest in international affairs and the global security environment

Preferred qualifications:
Post graduate qualification level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject
Experience in travel- or security-related field: military, government, NGO, journalism, relevant field of academia
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Other language proficiency desirable (Arabic (all dialects), Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Swahili, Urdu, Japanese, German, French)

Additional Information

Some travel may be required, sometimes on a short notice
Shift work, including night shifts

When applying, please include your CV and cover letter

Please note this is a talent pool. We review applications and interview candidates on a continuous basis. Following an assessment centre, successful candidates will be placed on a reserve list and recruited as opportunities arise.


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