Consultancy- Security Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Scope of Work The consultant will undertake the following tasks: - Strategic Security Risk Management - Review, refine, and harmonise the organisation’s global SRM framework in alignment with GISF and UN standards. - Develop or update global and country-level security policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on emerging security threats, geopolitical developments, and access implications. - Operational Support and Capacity Building - Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and country audits in priority operations. - Facilitate staff capacity development through tailored trainings (HEAT, Crisis Management, Family Liaison). - Mentor regional and national safety focal points, building sustainable internal security management capacity. - Support the integration of Gender, PSEAH, and Duty of Care principles into security management systems. - Crisis and Incident Management - Strengthen the organisation’s crisis management structures, including contingency planning, communication protocols, and decision-making processes. - Facilitate after-action reviews of major incidents and develop learning reports and recommendations. - Advise on access negotiation, staff evacuations, and emergency response planning in high-threat environments. - Representation and Coordination - Liaise with peer agencies, UN, INSO, GISF, and host government authorities to ensure effective coordination and information sharing. - Represent the organisation in global or regional security networks and forums as required Required Qualifications: and Experience - At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian security risk management and access coordination. - Proven leadership experience as Global or Regional Security Advisor in major INGOs. - Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, conflict analysis, and negotiation with non-state actors. - Certified instructor in HEAT, or equivalent field safety training. - Proven ability to design SRM frameworks and policies for international organisations. - Advanced academic background in International Relations, Public Policy, Security Studies, or related disciplines. - Fluency in English; working proficiency in other languages is an asset.