Security Manager, Crisis Response

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Provides security-related technical expertise to the Crisis Response portfolio of humanitarian programming. Serves as the primary advisor to departmental leadership regarding security matters. Oversees the preparations for and response to security situations in the Crisis Response portfolio. Ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures related to security, crisis response, emergency management, and duty of care. Provides analyses of ongoing security situations and makes recommendations to mitigate risks to staff, assets, and programs and advises on access strategies. Serves on the HQ-based Emergency Management Team. Leverages extensive subject matter expertise to provide strategic guidance to the Crisis Response team, seeking ways to identify and address security risks in a manner that will support continued growth and expansion. Serves as a member of the start up team in new Crisis Response countries where humanitarian programming is being launched. May provide coverage when in-country security is on leave or increased support is needed.

Accountabilities :

• Serves as the primary resource for security issues within the Crisis Response portfolio.
• Manages, and coordinates, security programs within the portfolio to address a variety of issues including, privacy, physical security, investigations, and ensuring that programs meet appropriate FHI 360 Global Security's policies.
• Mitigates risks to staff and programs in HIGH and EXTREME risk environments by synthesizing information and providing critical reviews of upcoming trends and possible implications.
• Reviews and updates scenario and contingency planning for Crisis Response countries, ensuring that mitigation measures (including evacuation routes) are validated regularly and are applicable based on the relevant operational context.
• Serves as a member of the HQ-based Emergency Management Team and takes the response lead role in incidents, emergencies, and crisis affecting Crisis Response.
• Conducts and ensures quality of security risk and threat assessments and prepares weekly and daily reports for project offices under the Crisis Response portfolio.
• Supports business development by contributing security-related analysis, security management plans, text, and budget inputs for proposals being prepared for opportunities within the region - providing final sign off on these security elements prior to submission.
• Develops and manages all security-related training programs for the portfolio.
• Supports the solicitation, review, and approval of country-level Security Management Plans and Emergency Action Plans for Crisis Response countries on an annual and as needed basis.
• Supports and mentors the country-level Security Management Teams as they address Crisis Response security-related issues.
• Monitors intelligence sources and disseminates security alerts and warnings to Crisis Response leadership (global and national), security management teams, and to travelers.
• Responsible for managing of contracted security professionals and vendors supporting Crisis Response.
• Develops and establishes security policies, tools, and procedures specific to a humanitarian context.
• Provides advice and timely counsel to departmental and portfolio leadership.
• Investigates risk management and public relations issues affecting Crisis Response.
• Complies with all applicable laws, statutes, or standards from regulatory and accrediting agencies within the region.
• Maintains good working relations with external agencies, including governmental and international agencies within the region, and informal networks including INGO security forums.
• Works with country and project leadership to gain insight on local regulations pertaining to security.
• Adheres to and applies all aspects of security regulations in a consistent manner.
• Establishes principled and secure humanitarian access to enable durable and safe programming.
• Contributes in developing and implementing guidelines for humanitarian access and engagement with authorities and / or non-state actors, complying with standard FHI 360 policy and guidance.
• Advises on the implementation of tailored acceptance and community engagement strategies.

Applied Knowledge & Skills :

Experience :

Problem Solving & Impact :

Supervision Given / Received :

Technology to be Used :

Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, satellite phone, radio, tracking applications, and other hand-held or communications devices.

Travel Requirements : up to 50%

Typical Physical Demands :

Typical office environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move 5-50 lbs. Ability to interact effectively in the country / project office environments, as well as satellite office environments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent : Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Administration, or Related Field. Master's Degree in similar field preferred.

Certifications

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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