Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 01 Sep 2019
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. In our country offices we work in partnership with local organisation, supporting women, youth and community groups in their efforts to build peace and respond to the impact of the conflict, by identifying and addressing safety and peace-building needs that are specific to the different communities. Our ultimate focus is to reduce the impact of conflict and insecurity on the poorest and most vulnerable in society.
The Global Security Adviser will advise on Saferworld’s security related obligations in head office, global, regional, and country offices. This will involve developing and supporting systems, policies, processes and capacities to anticipate and mitigate risk to staff while maintaining effective programmes. The post-holder will work with country and head office staff and managers on security issues, with the aim of enabling staff and managers to maintain high standards of security awareness, planning, practice, and management. S/he GSA will also make recommendations to contact points and senior management on global security policy, and, as necessary, respond to security threats and individual security situations worldwide.
The successful candidate will have significant experience working in a security capacity with an international development or humanitarian NGO and a sound understanding of international relations, geopolitics and ongoing international security issues. Being able to identify risks and solve problems in a rapidly-changing context, particularly at times of crisis, while remaining calm and assuming a leadership role will be key.
S/he will have the ability to build rapport and influence behaviour change across an organisation and across cultures and an aptitude for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
How to apply:
Please go to https://www.saferworld.org.uk/job-postings/global-security-adviser-london-a-deadline-2-september-2019- for a full job description and details of how to apply