Hiring Organization: Amnesty International
Job Location: Thailand / Bangkok, other locations where there is an Amnesty International IS office can be considered, Colombo , Seoul
Closing Date: 14 April 2023
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org
Job Location: Thailand / Bangkok, other locations where there is an Amnesty International IS office can be considered, Colombo , Seoul
Closing Date: 14 April 2023
Type: Permanent
No of weekly working hours: 40
Salary: USD 68,418
Are you a Security Manager looking to utilise your experience to support Amnesty International's mission for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all?
Job Purpose
As a key member of Amnesty International's Global Security Team (GST), the Regional Security Manager (RSM) will support Amnesty's Director of Global Security & Workplace by ensuring a consistent, and comprehensive approach to security management in the APAC region. You will be the GST's lead there, overseeing the maintenance of security standards across all Amnesty locations.
This will include identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to employees and providing advice, as appropriate, to third parties whose risks may be increased as a result of interaction with Amnesty. The RSM will also deliver security support to regions other than Asia Pacific as required and contribute to the development and delivery of safety training for Amnesty staff.
Please note this role can be based across Bangkok, Colombo or Seoul. Other locations in the region where Amnesty has a permanent presence may be considered.
About You
You will have experience of working in an international organisation, ideally in multiple countries with varied risk profiles, as well as a commitment to the issues that Amnesty International works on, with excellent project management skills.
Fluency in English is essential, fluency in other languages in the Region is desirable.
Main Responsibilities
No of weekly working hours: 40
Salary: USD 68,418
Are you a Security Manager looking to utilise your experience to support Amnesty International's mission for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all?
Job Purpose
As a key member of Amnesty International's Global Security Team (GST), the Regional Security Manager (RSM) will support Amnesty's Director of Global Security & Workplace by ensuring a consistent, and comprehensive approach to security management in the APAC region. You will be the GST's lead there, overseeing the maintenance of security standards across all Amnesty locations.
This will include identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to employees and providing advice, as appropriate, to third parties whose risks may be increased as a result of interaction with Amnesty. The RSM will also deliver security support to regions other than Asia Pacific as required and contribute to the development and delivery of safety training for Amnesty staff.
Please note this role can be based across Bangkok, Colombo or Seoul. Other locations in the region where Amnesty has a permanent presence may be considered.
About You
You will have experience of working in an international organisation, ideally in multiple countries with varied risk profiles, as well as a commitment to the issues that Amnesty International works on, with excellent project management skills.
Fluency in English is essential, fluency in other languages in the Region is desirable.
Main Responsibilities
Act as principal advisor for Amnesty in the APAC region in relation to all security related issues.
Provide operational advice and support as required to managers and staff on the preparation and execution of high-risk travel, including direct security support during deployments in high-risk areas as deemed necessary.
Coordinate with Global Security Team members, and relevant Amnesty offices to develop and implement joint policies and guidelines to support the Global Security Framework.
Contribute to the development and delivery of Amnesty's global security training programmes.
Skills And Experience:
Provide operational advice and support as required to managers and staff on the preparation and execution of high-risk travel, including direct security support during deployments in high-risk areas as deemed necessary.
Coordinate with Global Security Team members, and relevant Amnesty offices to develop and implement joint policies and guidelines to support the Global Security Framework.
Contribute to the development and delivery of Amnesty's global security training programmes.
Skills And Experience:
Extensive experience of security management in APAC, ideally in multiple countries with varied risk profiles, and in the context of NGO, INGO, news media or inter-governmental agency operations.
Good communication skills in spoken and written English essential. Knowledge of other languages spoken in the region would be a significant plus.
Strong understanding of an organisation's duty of care requirements and how this will integrate with other good security practices, health and safety legislation and organisational needs in the regional context.
Excellent overall communication skills, including experience of writing and reviewing security policies, procedures and plans.
Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.
About Us
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
What We Hope You Will Do Next:
Good communication skills in spoken and written English essential. Knowledge of other languages spoken in the region would be a significant plus.
Strong understanding of an organisation's duty of care requirements and how this will integrate with other good security practices, health and safety legislation and organisational needs in the regional context.
Excellent overall communication skills, including experience of writing and reviewing security policies, procedures and plans.
Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.
About Us
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
What We Hope You Will Do Next:
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org