Key responsibilities
Coordination, Advice, and Support
Coordinate with the Head of Global Security on the development and maintenance of partner-related security supports. Develop and distribute standard reference materials to support partner security.
Gather lessons learned from partners on a regular basis, identifying gaps and informing management particularly the International Division management group (OMG).
Provide technical support and guidance to partners and related staff on security-related matters.
Ensure regular communication with country teams on partner security issues, proactively encouraging the development of an improved security culture at Trócaire.
Stay abreast of major security, political, economic, and social developments in the countries/regions where Trócaire operates.
Be prepared to support HQ in the absence of the Head of Global Security in all matters regarding security and be available for consultation as needed, particularly in times of crisis.
Engage with the Crisis Management Group in an advisory capacity.
Advise country teams and partners on context-relevant measures and mitigations.
Essential Requirements
Qualification
A specialised professional qualification in Security Risk Management or similar.
Significant relevant experience may be considered.
Skills
Excellent communication skills in written and oral English, with the ability to communicate across cultural and language differences.
Ability to prioritize work and manage high-pressure situations.
Ability to collaborate with various teams across the organization and formulate pragmatic, user-friendly solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to identify risks and solve problems in rapidly changing contexts, especially during crises, while remaining calm and assuming leadership roles as required.
Excellent training and facilitation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Experience
Significant international security management experience through national security forces and/or commercial humanitarian international security.
A sound understanding of international relations, geopolitics, and ongoing international security issues.
Two years’ experience working in a security capacity with an international development or humanitarian NGO or multi-lateral agency (UN, EU) in a developing country.
Experience of security risk management standards, undertaking security assessments and audits, and implementing security management systems and protocols.
Experience working in a variety of contexts and insecure environments.
Experience in developing, presenting, and facilitating successful training and workshops.
Familiarity with humanitarian standards (e.g., Humanitarian Charter, SPHERE, People in Aid, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, IHL instruments, HAP).
Experience working with local partner organizations.
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