Hiring Organization: World Vision
Requirements include:
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply onlineby the closing date of 19 DEC 2023.
Job location: Possible position locations: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan & Ethiopia
Closing date19 Dec 2023Here’s where you come in:
As the Regional Security Director, you will provide security and crisis leadership for the East Africa region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level. The work involves contributing to the creation of an adaptive and resilient organisation that is prepared for, responds well to, and recovers quickly from adverse events using a ‘continuous improvement’ approach. A secondary purpose includes providing support and thought leadership as a member of the global team, including providing surge capacity and acting as Operations Director when needed. Importantly, this role is tasked with seeing the bigger picture, thinking collaboratively and taking action.
As the Regional Security Director, you will provide security and crisis leadership for the East Africa region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level. The work involves contributing to the creation of an adaptive and resilient organisation that is prepared for, responds well to, and recovers quickly from adverse events using a ‘continuous improvement’ approach. A secondary purpose includes providing support and thought leadership as a member of the global team, including providing surge capacity and acting as Operations Director when needed. Importantly, this role is tasked with seeing the bigger picture, thinking collaboratively and taking action.
Requirements include:
Relevant bachelor’s degree in security management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management or other management discipline.
At least 5 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time and includes travel to high-risk locations with minimal notice.
At least 5 years or work-related experience in the professional security, resilience, business continuity, NGO or UN working at international level with international agencies, INGO’s, governments, military, law enforcement or private sector in a leadership role.
Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services).
Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in security risk assessments, security planning and crises management in the humanitarian context.
Effective in written and verbal communication in English.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time and includes travel to high-risk locations with minimal notice.
How to apply
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position and apply onlineby the closing date of 19 DEC 2023.