Senior Security Risk Manager (National) at Church World Service

Core Job Responsibilities:  

Strategic Security Leadership & Program Development (30%) 

• Establish, review, and advance regional security policies, frameworks, and strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and regional security dynamics. 
• Lead regional risk assessments, monitoring, and situational analysis, ensuring proactive identification of threats and vulnerabilities. 
• Develop and execute innovative security risk mitigation and resilience programs adaptable to diverse operational environments. 
• Drive integration of security considerations into regional programming, project design, and decision-making processes at senior management levels. 

Security Operations & Crisis Management (20%) 

• Lead and coordinate regional crisis and emergency response efforts, including scenario planning, drills, and simulations. 
• Oversee regional security incident responses, making high-impact decisions, and representing CWS in multi-stakeholder security forums. 
• Ensure organizational preparedness through continuous enhancement of contingency and evacuation plans for all operational sites. 
• Promote a security-first organizational culture, ensuring regional teams are trained, equipped, and capable of handling complex security incidents. 

Staff Training, Capacity Building & Leadership Development (20%) 

• Develop, oversee, and regularly update comprehensive security training programs for staff at all levels, including orientation, refresher courses, and specialized training (e.g., incident management, evacuation procedures, host country-specific risks). 
• Conduct, facilitate, and evaluate security training sessions, simulations, and drills to enhance staff readiness. 
• Lead capacity-building initiatives at regional and country levels, mentoring security focal points and local security personnel to ensure they are equipped with skills to manage security risks effectively. 
• Foster a safety and security culture through ongoing education, awareness campaigns, communication, and leadership development. 
• Ensure that all staff understand their roles and responsibilities during security incidents through clear training and communication channels. 
• Coordinate with internal departments such as HR and Operations to ensure security training is integrated into onboarding, staff development, and emergency preparedness plans. 

Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation (10%) 

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with governmental, UN, NGO, and private sector security actors to bolster information sharing, coordination, and joint security initiatives. 
• Lead regional security dialogue forums, representing CWS in multi-stakeholder working groups and high-level security committees. 
• Maintain situational awareness of the broader geopolitical, socioeconomic, and environmental context affecting security risks. 

Policy & Compliance Oversight (10%) 

• Ensure regional security practices align with international standards, organizational policies, and donor requirements. 
• Conduct periodic audits, assessments, and reviews of security systems, ensuring continuous improvement. 
• Keep senior leadership informed about global security trends, regional updates, and emerging threats. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, International Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred. 
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive security management experience in complex, high-risk environments, with at least 4 years in managerial or regional leadership roles. 
• Extensive knowledge of international security standards (e.g., UN, INGO frameworks), legal, and regulatory requirements. 
• Proven ability to lead security teams, manage multi-stakeholder relations, and influence organizational security culture at a strategic level. 
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, delivering, and evaluating security training and capacity-building programs at regional or organizational levels. 
• Experience with conducting security risk assessments, crisis management, and developing emergency response training modules. 
• Fluency in English; proficiency in regional languages is an advantage. 
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, adaptability, and high-level decision-making skills. 

Experience:  

• 8–10 years of professional security management experience in complex, high-risk environments. 
• At least 4 years in managerial or regional leadership roles. 
• Experience developing and implementing security frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and responding to security emergencies. 
• Familiarity with physical security measures such as CCTV, safe room design, perimeter security, and access control. 
• Proven knowledge of international security standards (e.g., UN, INGO frameworks). 
• Experience working in or managing security for international or NGO operations, with regional or country-specific experience preferred. 
• Previous experience with USRAP is an advantage.