Work Location : Thailand - Bangkok Type of Post : Accompanied - Family Other Possible Location : Remote Work Location Funding : APPROVED Expected Travel : up to 40% Type of Contract : Language Requirement : ENGLISH Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary security and risk professional to join our team as the Director of Operational Security. This is a pivotal role holding significant responsibility within the CARE Security Unit, overseeing CAREโs operational security function but also acting as a key strategic partner and thought leader within the team. If you are an experienced NGO security professional, this is a unique opportunity to shape the way we work and react to security challenges, make a positive impact on daily lives of colleagues, and contribute to our mission of empowering communities and eradicating poverty.
As the Director of Operational Security, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our staff, programs, and assets across CARE's operational areas. You will lead and manage a team of Regional Security Managers (RSMs) and regional security assistants, providing guidance and support in all operational deliver security function.
As a champion of staff safety in humanitarian response efforts, you will drive preparedness within the CARE Security Unit (CSU) to ensure we can effectively meet all program challenges. Your innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability will be key as CARE evolves, continuously finding effective solutions to emerging challenges. Additionally, you play a vital role in insuring critical information flows reach decision makers and crisis teams, you will support CAREโs crisis teams to respond effectively to events and challenges. In times of organizational crisis-level events, you will serve as the key crisis advisor to regional and country office teams, providing valuable insights and guidance to help mitigate risks and ensure the safety and well-being of our staff.
This role reports directly to the Head of CARE Security Unit (CSU).
Responsibilities:
Global technical leadership and systems management Talent management and leadership Incident management Internal management External engagement and representation Act as interim Head of Security as required due to absence or PTO, including representing the CSU on the Corporate Crisis Management Team and providing information and support to the Chief Operating Officer and/or VP IPO as the situation warrants. Perform other tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Head of Security and guidance of the VP IPOQualifications:
Bachelorโs degree in security risk management, international studies or a related field Demonstrated history of progressive vocational training and qualifications. 10 years security risk management experience in international roles. 5 years security risk management experience in the INGO sector or 5 years +, or evidence of working with or supporting INGO operations globally for 5 years + Demonstrated history of progressively responsible roles in leadership and management of security professionals. Experiencing of managing a remote, multi-cultural and diverse team of security professionals Experience living and working in complex and fragile environments. Demonstrated budget management experience. Demonstrable experience of leading during crisis#LI-AM2
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