Safety and Security (Sr.) Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Position Summary

• Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is hiring a Security (Sr.) Manager. The Security Manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of the organization's security policies at the regional level across existing Country Offices as well as supporting the development and execution of the organization's safety and security policies and procedures. The Security (Sr) Manager will also assist in the scoping of S&S matter for potential new Country Offices. The Security Manager will provide hands-on support to Country Office leadership in assessing and managing the S&S situation related to existing and upcoming projects. Additionally, the role will provide support to the Senior Management Team in their response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of the organization. The Security Manager will coordinate Global Operations’ advice to Country Directors and Program Directors regarding security matters. Lastly, this role will conduct training for employees and facilitate development and implementation of country security management plans. The position reports to the Director, Global Operations.

Responsibilities

Policy development 25%

• In collaboration with the Director, Global Operations, produce, roll out and maintain updated safety and security and safeguarding policies and SOPs for employees, ensuring compliance to the organization's global safety and security standards.

Safety and security, safeguarding and travel technical support 50%

• Conduct threat and risk assessments at the country and regional level, support procurement of consulting services as needed, and provide recommendations for context specific security management requirements to senior management.
• Serve as a member of the security unit, coordinating employee and asset-related emergencies and incidents, keeping senior management informed and recommending appropriate response actions.
• Draft security advisories with recommendations for senior management regarding general situation, specific incidents, and periods of heightened threat.
• Regularly review project-specific safeguarding compliance plan and safety and security SOPs
• Establish a network with other key security players for information sharing and joint lobbying on security matters where possible.
• Work with the security focal points to conduct hotel assessments in liaison with the travel management company for a safety and security approval process.
• Support SFP s and CDs to develop evacuation and hibernation plans for the countries that require them according to IPA’s Safety and Security Policy
• Provide technical security advice in consultation with senior management on the existing and any new potential offices including site selection and establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures.
• Stays abreast of social, cultural, legal, and criminal issues, nationally and internationally, and their impact on the organization and its business
• Use IPA’s travel management system to track the location and contact information for all visiting employees and consultants.
• Support the coordination with IPA’s Travel Agent on security matters, and all other aspects as needed.

Capacity building and training 15%

• Identify, establish, and manage context appropriate approaches to assure facilities and assets are secure.
• Conduct safety and security training for employees including personal safety, emergency evacuations, travel safety, relocation, and evacuation, etc

Leadership 10%

• Lead by example, modeling IPA' s culture and values, and fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, creativity, and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of contextualized IPA' s security priorities ensuring that safety operations and compliance considerations are property built into local plans and budgets.
• Model the highest standards of integrity and communication both internally with IPA teams and externally with local and regional stakeholders, partners, and funders.

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum of 5+ years experience designing and coordinating security for international organizations working in high-risk contexts;
• Substantial and documented, prior experience as a trainer and training skills - the ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
• High level of experience, ready to learn developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems as well as able to work under minimal supervision
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Understanding of principles and code of conduct associated with a specific sector and/or sub-sector of work such as, development, humanitarian, etc. linked to NGO contexts.
• Effective and clear communicator, ability to collaborate across teams and geographies and Initiates and skilled in interdisciplinary problem solving.
• Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country, and international policies, operational positions, and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work under stressful conditions.
• Understanding of the Sub-Saharan political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Previous experience interacting with local government agencies, and other foreign agencies to implement security strategies and procedures relating to S&S matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Criminal Justice, Security Administration or Related Field.

Preferred

• Prior experience in multiple geographic locations preferred
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company of progressive program management experience in humanitarian assistance or related industry experience in a relevant technical area.
• Good Knowledge of Spanish or French is an asset
• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• Experience in developing security strategies for humanitarian operations, previous security experience preferred.