Consultant - Security and Safety at Green Concern for Development

Position Summary

• The Security and Safety Consultant will provide strategic and operational support to GREENCODE’s leadership and field teams, ensuring that security policies, procedures, and practices are robust, up-to-date, and aligned with the security risks in our operational areas.
• This role is essential for enhancing GREENCODE’s security risk management framework and ensuring the safety of all personnel and assets across project sites.

Responsibilities
Security Risk Assessment and Management:

• Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments for GREENCODE’s operational areas, identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting the organization’s activities.
• Develop and implement tailored security risk management strategies and mitigation plans to minimize threats to staff, assets, and operations.
• Continuously monitor changes in security environments and update risk assessments as needed to reflect current threats.

Security Policy Development and Review:

• Develop emergency response plans, evacuation protocols, and incident management guidelines to address potential security incidents and crises.
• Advise on and incorporate a gender-sensitive approach within security policies, ensuring safe practices for all staff, including women and vulnerable groups.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Conduct security training sessions and safety briefings for staff, covering topics such as personal security, travel safety, and risk mitigation measures.
• Build the capacity of GREENCODE’s local security focal points, providing ongoing coaching and support to maintain safety and security standards.
• Develop user-friendly security training materials, such as handbooks, quick reference guides, and checklists for field staff and partners.

Incident Response and Crisis Management:

• Support GREENCODE’s management in responding to security incidents, including assessing the situation, coordinating emergency responses, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Serve as an on-call advisor during security incidents, providing expert guidance to manage threats effectively.
• Document and analyze incidents to identify lessons learned and implement improvements in security practices.

Networking and Coordination:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including local security forces, NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies.
• Participate in local and regional security coordination meetings to stay updated on security trends and potential threats.
• Liaise with GREENCODE’s partners and field teams to ensure coordinated and standardized security practices across operational areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, International Relations, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced certifications in security management (e.g., Certified Protection Professional (CPP)) are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in security management, risk assessment, or safety advisory roles, preferably within the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
• Proven experience in high-risk environments, with demonstrated expertise in security planning and crisis management.
• Strong knowledge of security risk management frameworks, emergency preparedness, and security protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using security management tools, GIS mapping, and risk analysis software is an advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with organizations in conflict-prone or high-risk regions.
• Familiarity with donor security requirements, including those of UN agencies, USAID, and the EU.
• Ability to conduct and facilitate security training for diverse teams and levels of experience.