Hiring Organization: UK-Med
Job Location: Dnipro Ukraine
Key responsibilities
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:Willingness to travel to Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
At least two years of relevant professional experience in security coordination, security management or risk management within humanitarian, conflict-affected or other high-risk operational environments.
Demonstrable experience engaging with relevant authorities, humanitarian coordination mechanisms and other security stakeholders to support the safe delivery of programmes.
A strong ability to assess security risks, analyse and interpret security data from multiple sources, and provide practical recommendations that support operational decision-making.
Demonstrable ability to identify security risks, implement practical mitigation measures and support operational continuity in dynamic environments.
English proficiency at B2 level.
The ability to use geographic information systems analytically is desirable.
Experience delivering security briefings, inductions and security-related training.
Relevant professional security qualifications or training, such as HEAT, UNDSS, INSO or equivalent, are desirable.
A strong understanding of humanitarian security management, humanitarian principles and humanitarian access.
Knowledge of security protocols, evacuation plans and logistical arrangements in high-risk areas.
Experience preparing and updating security risk assessments, contingency plans, security plans, incident-management procedures and scenario-planning documents.
An understanding of how humanitarian principles apply to and affect security management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience in security and risk analysis, including open-source intelligence analysis.
What we offerA competitive salary of UAH 108,700 gross.
Medical insurance following successful completion of the probationary period, as well as life insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to work for an international humanitarian organisation supporting the people of Ukraine during the ongoing armed conflict.
More detailed information about our work is available through our social media channels.
Job Location: Dnipro Ukraine
Closing date: 30 Sep 2026
Salary: UAH 108,700 gross
Working arrangement: Office-based/on-site
Employment type: Full-time
UK-Med is an international humanitarian organisation with an office in Dnipro and operational bases in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. The organisation’s main objective is to help reduce illness and mortality among local communities and internally displaced people by providing essential medical and psychological support to vulnerable populations.
Important: This position does not provide exemption from military mobilisation.
Candidates must have valid and up-to-date military registration documents.
We are looking for a Security Manager to join our team.
Salary: UAH 108,700 gross
Working arrangement: Office-based/on-site
Employment type: Full-time
UK-Med is an international humanitarian organisation with an office in Dnipro and operational bases in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. The organisation’s main objective is to help reduce illness and mortality among local communities and internally displaced people by providing essential medical and psychological support to vulnerable populations.
Important: This position does not provide exemption from military mobilisation.
Candidates must have valid and up-to-date military registration documents.
We are looking for a Security Manager to join our team.
Key responsibilities
Stakeholder engagement: Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant authorities, humanitarian coordination mechanisms and other security stakeholders to facilitate humanitarian access, improve situational awareness and support the safe delivery of programmes.
Security advice: Conduct security assessments of programme locations to ensure the safety and protection of UK-Med staff, partners and beneficiaries, and provide practical recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
Situational assessment: Monitor and analyse the security environment, prepare regular security updates, assess routes and provide recommendations to support operational decision-making.
Operational planning: Provide technical security advice during programme planning and implementation, ensuring that activities are delivered safely and in accordance with humanitarian principles and UK-Med security standards.
Administrative support: Support programmes in obtaining operational permissions, movement permits and other administrative requirements necessary for programme delivery, as required.
Training and support: Deliver security inductions, briefings and training for staff, visitors and consultants, promoting compliance with UK-Med security procedures and improving staff preparedness.
Risk mitigation: Conduct security risk assessments, monitor security incidents and recommend appropriate risk-mitigation measures for staff, assets and operations.
Security planning: Develop, review and update the Country Security Plan, contingency plans, evacuation procedures, incident-management procedures and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Information management: Produce regular security reports, maintain security records and incident logs, and provide timely reports to the Country Director, programme teams and headquarters, as required.
Technical support: Produce security maps and analytical materials using GIS applications such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or similar. Analyse information from multiple sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), to support evidence-based security analysis.
Staff supervision: Provide daily technical oversight, guidance and support to the Security Officer, helping to build a strong culture of security awareness and duty of care across the programme.
Security advice: Conduct security assessments of programme locations to ensure the safety and protection of UK-Med staff, partners and beneficiaries, and provide practical recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
Situational assessment: Monitor and analyse the security environment, prepare regular security updates, assess routes and provide recommendations to support operational decision-making.
Operational planning: Provide technical security advice during programme planning and implementation, ensuring that activities are delivered safely and in accordance with humanitarian principles and UK-Med security standards.
Administrative support: Support programmes in obtaining operational permissions, movement permits and other administrative requirements necessary for programme delivery, as required.
Training and support: Deliver security inductions, briefings and training for staff, visitors and consultants, promoting compliance with UK-Med security procedures and improving staff preparedness.
Risk mitigation: Conduct security risk assessments, monitor security incidents and recommend appropriate risk-mitigation measures for staff, assets and operations.
Security planning: Develop, review and update the Country Security Plan, contingency plans, evacuation procedures, incident-management procedures and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Information management: Produce regular security reports, maintain security records and incident logs, and provide timely reports to the Country Director, programme teams and headquarters, as required.
Technical support: Produce security maps and analytical materials using GIS applications such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or similar. Analyse information from multiple sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), to support evidence-based security analysis.
Staff supervision: Provide daily technical oversight, guidance and support to the Security Officer, helping to build a strong culture of security awareness and duty of care across the programme.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:Willingness to travel to Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
At least two years of relevant professional experience in security coordination, security management or risk management within humanitarian, conflict-affected or other high-risk operational environments.
Demonstrable experience engaging with relevant authorities, humanitarian coordination mechanisms and other security stakeholders to support the safe delivery of programmes.
A strong ability to assess security risks, analyse and interpret security data from multiple sources, and provide practical recommendations that support operational decision-making.
Demonstrable ability to identify security risks, implement practical mitigation measures and support operational continuity in dynamic environments.
English proficiency at B2 level.
The ability to use geographic information systems analytically is desirable.
Experience delivering security briefings, inductions and security-related training.
Relevant professional security qualifications or training, such as HEAT, UNDSS, INSO or equivalent, are desirable.
A strong understanding of humanitarian security management, humanitarian principles and humanitarian access.
Knowledge of security protocols, evacuation plans and logistical arrangements in high-risk areas.
Experience preparing and updating security risk assessments, contingency plans, security plans, incident-management procedures and scenario-planning documents.
An understanding of how humanitarian principles apply to and affect security management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience in security and risk analysis, including open-source intelligence analysis.
What we offerA competitive salary of UAH 108,700 gross.
Medical insurance following successful completion of the probationary period, as well as life insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to work for an international humanitarian organisation supporting the people of Ukraine during the ongoing armed conflict.
More detailed information about our work is available through our social media channels.
How To Apply
Please apply here no later than 30th September 2026
Please note! We will only contact candidates who meet all the requirements specified in the vacancy. These candidates are selected by managers and will be invited for an interview.
Please apply here no later than 30th September 2026
Please note! We will only contact candidates who meet all the requirements specified in the vacancy. These candidates are selected by managers and will be invited for an interview.