Hiring Organization: Samaritans Purse
Location: , Yemen
A day in the life of a Country Security Manager:
In the role of Country Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to:Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who may impact security of Samaritans Purse personnel such as local leaders, police, military, other NGOs, UN players, and government leaders
Analyze open source and confidential information to continually update the national and local threat levels
Maintain up to date information on political, economic, and social status on a national level and report to the regional security manager and in country leadership on a regular basis
Develop, manage, and train a team of local security officers
Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep all staff informed of events
Work closely with country office leadership in advising on travel restrictions and program hibernations
Maintain disaster response plan, evacuation plan, and other contingency plans as required
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
Location: , Yemen
A day in the life of a Country Security Manager:
In the role of Country Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to:Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who may impact security of Samaritans Purse personnel such as local leaders, police, military, other NGOs, UN players, and government leaders
Analyze open source and confidential information to continually update the national and local threat levels
Maintain up to date information on political, economic, and social status on a national level and report to the regional security manager and in country leadership on a regular basis
Develop, manage, and train a team of local security officers
Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep all staff informed of events
Work closely with country office leadership in advising on travel restrictions and program hibernations
Maintain disaster response plan, evacuation plan, and other contingency plans as required
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in a disaster location
Ability to lead and shepherd a team
Diplomacy and negotiating skills; coordinate with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships
Understanding of complex security situations and ability to advise program design accordingly
Ability to analyze information, develop a complete picture of security situations, and communicate effectively to leadership, in both verbally and written form
Flexibility and adaptability; critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Previous international military experience (preferred) or relevant experience in an international field assignment, managing security concerns
Job Location: Aden, Yemen
Accompaniment: Employee only
Type: Full Time
Language Requirement:
Minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in a disaster location
Ability to lead and shepherd a team
Diplomacy and negotiating skills; coordinate with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships
Understanding of complex security situations and ability to advise program design accordingly
Ability to analyze information, develop a complete picture of security situations, and communicate effectively to leadership, in both verbally and written form
Flexibility and adaptability; critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Previous international military experience (preferred) or relevant experience in an international field assignment, managing security concerns
Job Location: Aden, Yemen
Accompaniment: Employee only
Type: Full Time
Language Requirement:
Fluency in English (required); Arabic would be helpful
Travel Expectations: Frequent travel to field sites and project locations is required
Benefits:
Travel Expectations: Frequent travel to field sites and project locations is required
Benefits:
International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
R&R
Housing and Food are provided
Paid Family Medical Leave
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
R&R
Housing and Food are provided