Oct 22, 2022

Head, Security and Awareness , Belgium

Hiring Organization: NATO
Job Location: Belgium


Base Salary: 8,206.40Euro (EUR) Monthly
Closing Date:
Schedule Full-time
Grade NATO Grade G20

Description:
1. SUMMARY

The Joint Intelligence and Security (JIS) Division, under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Intelligence and Security, comprises two principal pillars: Intelligence, headed by the Deputy ASG for Intelligence; and the NATO Office of Security, (NOS) headed by the Deputy ASG for Security (DASG-S) / Director NOS.

The NOS is responsible for the overall coordination of NATO security among member Nations, NATO civil and military bodies as well as International Organisations and partner countries with which NATO cooperates. It is also responsible for the security of the NATO Headquarters and its personnel in Brussels and abroad on mission and in satellite offices, and for the protection of the Secretary General. The NOS comprises the Office of the Director, the Security and Policy Oversight Branch (SPOB), the Protective Security and Emergency Services Branch (PSESB), the Security Intelligence Branch (SIB) and the Close Protection Unit (CPU). Its functional areas address: personnel, physical, information and industrial security, communication and information systems security (including cyber defence); counterintelligence and counterespionage; threats from terrorism; close protection; security force services; emergency response services (e.g. fire and medical).

The PSESB’s mission is to ensure the security and safety of the NATO Headquarters, its people, infrastructure and information. In coordination with the Host Nation it analyses threats and vulnerabilities, determines risks and takes action to minimise them. Its staff work in the following domains: access management; security regulations and infractions; physical security; security awareness and “special events” (high-level meetings at the NATO HQ and in NATO member and partner nations). It also provides advice on protective security issues in the NATO satellite offices.

The Head, Security and Awareness is responsible for managing their teams daily activities and projects related to physical security, access control and identity management and security awareness. S/he is responsible for initiating research on new and emergency technologies, tools and processes in the field of physical security (e.g. cameras, intrusion detection, access management and communications) and emergency management for use by PSESB operational teams. S/he is responsible for developing internal security policies and advise the Head, PSESB on standard operating procedures and internal regulations and procedures in relation to Headquarters security regulations and activities (e.g. Security Alert Level Measures). S/he is responsible for exploiting threat and risk assessments. S/he reports directly to the Head PSESB.



2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

The incumbent must:posses a university degree or equivalent qualification from an institute of recognised standing in a field related to security management;
haveprofessional experience of at least 8 years in security management, including conducting and overseeing security incident investigations;
have demonstrated experience in managing financial and human resources including recruitment, performance management, overtime, etc.);
have experience in the development of Security Regulations, Directives and Standard Operating Procedures based on National or Organizational Security Policies and legal frameworks;
have professional experience in managing security projects for physical security, including identity and access management;
possess excellent writing skills and be able to draft clear and concise security reports, presentationsand business cases;
possess the following minimum levels in the official languages of NATO (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one and III (“Intermediate”) in the other;
be available to work outside normal working hours in response to crises and urgent requirements;
have availability and willingness to travel occasionally.

DESIRABLE

The following would be considered an advantage:more than 8 years of experience in areas of work relevant for this position;
a graduate degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a related field;
knowledge of NATO’s security policy and its supporting directives;
experience in providing security advice in a crisis management organisation (e.g. Security Operations or Crisis Management Operations Centre);
project management certification (e.g. Prince 2)
experience in a national (civilian or military) security or police organisation;
profession designation in a security domain (e.g. Security Risk Assessment; Certified Protection Professional, Professional Certified Investigator; Physical Security Professional; Critical Infrastructure Protection etc…)
experience working effectively in a multi-national, multi-cultural organisation.


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