Consultancy- Security Manager at Help Age International

HelpAge International (www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organisations and individuals working to promote the rights and meet the needs of older women and men, nationally and/or internationally.

 

Consultancy- Security Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldConsultancy  , Security / Intelligence 

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

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.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit a short Expression of Interest (EOI), including a cover letter and CV to jobs@helpage.org  with the subject line 'job title'.  Applications close on Friday, 6 February 2026.

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