Global Security Manager - ACAPS at Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

 

Global Security Manager - ACAPS

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldSecurity / Intelligence 

Job Overview:

  • The Global Security Manager is a key role within ACAPS, responsible for enabling staff security and wellbeing through the design and implementation of appropriate and effective safety and security policies and approaches across all ACAPS locations. The GSM will work closely with ACAPS staff across all locations to identify and address safety and security issues and to develop a strong security culture ensuring high standards in security awareness, planning, practice and management.  
  • This position is crucial as ACAPS transitions to an independent entity, requiring the establishment and effective running of security risk management approaches, systems, and capacities. 

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The GSM will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. Key responsibilities include  
  • Ensuring effective leadership of ACAPS safety and security oversight, including effective planning, delivery and tracking of related policy adherence and operational targets.  
  • Providing overall direction and leadership of security issues across ACAPS, operating as an essential partner to ACAPS Senior Management Team, Team Leaders and Regional Managers.  
  • Developing and implementing security risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.  
  • Assessing security issues as they arise and providing advice to staff across locations in addressing these situations, as needed.    
  • Providing leadership and support to team members with information, tools and resources to continually improve ACAPS’ culture of high standards in safety and security awareness, planning, practice and management.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Candidates for the GSM position should possess global security risk management leadership experience, with experience leading security for an international NGO across multiple locations. A strong background in security risk management is essential, along with in-depth knowledge of humanitarian contexts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fostering a security culture of high standards and will be skilled in operationalising that culture with strong systems and approaches. Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills alongside a collaborative leadership style are critical for success in this role, as is a commitment to ACAPS' values. 

Educational Background:

  • A BA or equivalent in a relevant field is preferred for the GSM position.  

Experience: 

  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of running global safety and security functions for an international organisation. Previous experience establishing global security functions from the ground up is an advantage, particularly in organizations undergoing transitions or structural changes. Familiarity with the humanitarian sector and its operational challenges will be advantageous, as will experience in enabling security risk management across multiple countries. 

Additional Qualifications and Competencies: 

  • Proven ability to accurately assess risks and advise on appropriate mitigation measures that enable organisational operations. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 
  • Skilled in team management and capacity building with abilities to run briefings, presentations and training 
  • Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools relevant to security management. 
  • Willingness to travel to insecure environments is required. 
  • Availability to work outside regular office hours when necessary. 

Languages: 

  • Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within ACAPS. Proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with a diverse workforce and stakeholders across various regions. 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Norwegian Refugee Council on ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply

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