Job Location: Ghana
This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to Associate Director, Administration.
Responsibilities:
This position is based in Accra, Ghana and reports to Associate Director, Administration.
Responsibilities:
Provide on-the-ground leadership during potential security risks and threats arising from changing political, social, or economic contexts where IJM field office is located;
Advise Field office (FO) on the necessary plans and strategies to ensure that the security of staff and clients are managed considering the requirements of regular day to day operations of the Field Office;
Ensure a high security culture across all IJM programmes across Ghana and the West Africa hub;
Contribute to initiatives and process development;
Ensure formal and informal trainings such as safety and security trainings, briefings, and updates are completed as needed for staff, new hires, partners, and visitors;
Ensure IJM staff are consistently kept aware of contemporary security threats and risks, as necessary;
Ensure IJM staff follow and adhere to operational safety and security protocols; and
Management and Development of team members.
Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in emergency studies, safety and security, criminal justice, government relations, or business management;
Minimum 3 years of successfully leading teams to achieve aggressive objectives in challenging environments with excellent outcomes;
Experience in relevant country contexts preferred;
Minimum 5 years within Safety and Security or emergency services.
Proven ability to serve as a spiritual leader and mentor;
Proven ability to lead cross-culturally to achieve significant outcomes and impact;
Effective networker with proven track record of engaging key stakeholders needed to accomplish significant objectives;
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion;
Relevant work experience: knowledge of investigative techniques, experience with various government social service programs and NGOs working in Ghana is preferred;
Experience in crises management;
Oral and written communication in English is required, but knowledge of additional languages such as local Ghanaian Languages, French, etc. is a plus;
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications is required;
No criminal record; and
This position is based in Accra, with occasional travel across various regions as needed.
Critical Qualities:
Advise Field office (FO) on the necessary plans and strategies to ensure that the security of staff and clients are managed considering the requirements of regular day to day operations of the Field Office;
Ensure a high security culture across all IJM programmes across Ghana and the West Africa hub;
Contribute to initiatives and process development;
Ensure formal and informal trainings such as safety and security trainings, briefings, and updates are completed as needed for staff, new hires, partners, and visitors;
Ensure IJM staff are consistently kept aware of contemporary security threats and risks, as necessary;
Ensure IJM staff follow and adhere to operational safety and security protocols; and
Management and Development of team members.
Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in emergency studies, safety and security, criminal justice, government relations, or business management;
Minimum 3 years of successfully leading teams to achieve aggressive objectives in challenging environments with excellent outcomes;
Experience in relevant country contexts preferred;
Minimum 5 years within Safety and Security or emergency services.
Proven ability to serve as a spiritual leader and mentor;
Proven ability to lead cross-culturally to achieve significant outcomes and impact;
Effective networker with proven track record of engaging key stakeholders needed to accomplish significant objectives;
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion;
Relevant work experience: knowledge of investigative techniques, experience with various government social service programs and NGOs working in Ghana is preferred;
Experience in crises management;
Oral and written communication in English is required, but knowledge of additional languages such as local Ghanaian Languages, French, etc. is a plus;
Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications is required;
No criminal record; and
This position is based in Accra, with occasional travel across various regions as needed.
Critical Qualities:
Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative, and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
Adept at creative problem solving;
Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression;
Willingness to work under potentially hazardous conditions;
Meticulous attention to detail;
Patient and able to work well under stress;
Punctual; manages time and resources effectively; and
Diplomatic, flexible, and mature in judgment.
How To Apply:
Submit application to: oooooo@ooooooo.com (Email is available to subscribers Only )
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative, and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment;
Adept at creative problem solving;
Evident passion to help people suffering injustice and oppression;
Willingness to work under potentially hazardous conditions;
Meticulous attention to detail;
Patient and able to work well under stress;
Punctual; manages time and resources effectively; and
Diplomatic, flexible, and mature in judgment.
How To Apply:
Submit application to: oooooo@ooooooo.com (Email is available to subscribers Only )