Employer: Medical Teams International
Location: Remote
Global Safety and Security Advisor
Education, Licenses, & Certifications.
Required:
Bachelors Degree in Security Management, Political/Social Science, Military Studies, Management, Law Enforcement or a relevant field.
Completed Personal Security, HEAT or other similar security training (preferably in the last three years)
Completed First Aid Training in the last three years
Completed First Aid Train the Trainer
Completed security/risk management training or similar
Completed Crisis Management Training
Preferred:
Masters level degree in Security Management, Political/Social Science, Military Studies, Management, Law Enforcement or a relevant field.
Previous HEAT course facilitation experience.
Train the Trainer course completion.
Completed Humanitarian Access Negotiation Training (desirable)
Experience:
Required:
Minimum 6-8 years experience as a humanitarian security advisor or similar role at field implementation level
Minimum three years experience in insecure environments in the humanitarian space
Experience of setting up and managing security in humanitarian emergency settings
Experience in conducting security risk assessments in person and security planning
Experience in gathering and analyzing security information, and recommending appropriate actions
Experience in delivering security training
Experience of managing security incidents
Experience with government / CIV-MIL liaison
Experience of coordinating and collaborating across different departments and levels of the organization
Demonstrated application of acceptance principles in delivery of humanitarian assistance. Coordination with NGO Forums and informal security networks to support aid access into higher risk environments.
Preferred:
Understanding of counter-terrorism risk mitigation in areas where barred parties are present.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Commitment to Medical teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.
High level of knowledge of humanitarian systems and coordination.
High level of knowledge and experience using humanitarian context best practices in safety and security management.
Knowledge of global international aid security networks and resources.
Knowledge of Medical Teams country contexts and wider global security dynamics.
Very skilled at managing projects to satisfactory completion.
Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel software as well as Google Drive and ability to manage document versions. Must have familiarity with Google Drive and other cloud-based document services.
Ability to work cooperatively and build rapport with colleagues in a remote team environment.
Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to think creatively to acquire information about disaster zones.
Ability to uphold and exemplify the organizations core values.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to travel to field locations up to 50% of the year.
Able to work well under pressure in cross-cultural environments.
Able to operate a variety of radio and satellite communication devices.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Analytical and problem solving.
Able to identify threats and assess risk.
Negotiation and representation skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in diverse multi-cultural settings.
Ability to remain resilient while work in hostile environments under austere conditions.
Skilled in using mapping tools like Google Maps or ArcGIS for mapping of incident trends and hot spots preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to:
Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
Fit to travel up to 50% of the year.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme hot or cold weather, and very basic living conditions. Access to healthcare is extremely limited in many field locations, this position is not recommended for anyone who needs regular access to medical treatment.
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Location: Remote
Global Safety and Security Advisor
Education, Licenses, & Certifications.
Required:
Bachelors Degree in Security Management, Political/Social Science, Military Studies, Management, Law Enforcement or a relevant field.
Completed Personal Security, HEAT or other similar security training (preferably in the last three years)
Completed First Aid Training in the last three years
Completed First Aid Train the Trainer
Completed security/risk management training or similar
Completed Crisis Management Training
Preferred:
Masters level degree in Security Management, Political/Social Science, Military Studies, Management, Law Enforcement or a relevant field.
Previous HEAT course facilitation experience.
Train the Trainer course completion.
Completed Humanitarian Access Negotiation Training (desirable)
Experience:
Required:
Minimum 6-8 years experience as a humanitarian security advisor or similar role at field implementation level
Minimum three years experience in insecure environments in the humanitarian space
Experience of setting up and managing security in humanitarian emergency settings
Experience in conducting security risk assessments in person and security planning
Experience in gathering and analyzing security information, and recommending appropriate actions
Experience in delivering security training
Experience of managing security incidents
Experience with government / CIV-MIL liaison
Experience of coordinating and collaborating across different departments and levels of the organization
Demonstrated application of acceptance principles in delivery of humanitarian assistance. Coordination with NGO Forums and informal security networks to support aid access into higher risk environments.
Preferred:
Understanding of counter-terrorism risk mitigation in areas where barred parties are present.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Commitment to Medical teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.
High level of knowledge of humanitarian systems and coordination.
High level of knowledge and experience using humanitarian context best practices in safety and security management.
Knowledge of global international aid security networks and resources.
Knowledge of Medical Teams country contexts and wider global security dynamics.
Very skilled at managing projects to satisfactory completion.
Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel software as well as Google Drive and ability to manage document versions. Must have familiarity with Google Drive and other cloud-based document services.
Ability to work cooperatively and build rapport with colleagues in a remote team environment.
Ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to think creatively to acquire information about disaster zones.
Ability to uphold and exemplify the organizations core values.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to travel to field locations up to 50% of the year.
Able to work well under pressure in cross-cultural environments.
Able to operate a variety of radio and satellite communication devices.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Analytical and problem solving.
Able to identify threats and assess risk.
Negotiation and representation skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in diverse multi-cultural settings.
Ability to remain resilient while work in hostile environments under austere conditions.
Skilled in using mapping tools like Google Maps or ArcGIS for mapping of incident trends and hot spots preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to:
Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
Fit to travel up to 50% of the year.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme hot or cold weather, and very basic living conditions. Access to healthcare is extremely limited in many field locations, this position is not recommended for anyone who needs regular access to medical treatment.
APPLY