REGIONAL SECURITY MANAGER - MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA (3553)

JOB PURPOSE

As a key member of Amnesty International's Global Security Team (GST), the Regional Security Manager (RSM) will support Amnesty's Director of Global Security & Workplace by ensuring a consistent, and comprehensive approach to security management in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.

You will be the GST's lead in MENA, overseeing the maintenance of security standards across all Amnesty locations there. This will include identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats to employees, and providing advice, as appropriate, to third parties whose risks may be increased as a result of interaction with Amnesty. The RSM will also deliver security support to regions other than MENA as required and contribute to the development and delivery of safety training for Amnesty staff.

ABOUT YOU

You will be passionate about Human Rights and have proven experience supporting the security of operations at a national, regional or global level. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with first-hand knowledge of work in high risk and hostile areas.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as principal advisor for Amnesty in the MENA region in relation to all security related issues.

Provide operational advice and support as required to managers and staff on the preparation and execution of high-risk travel, including direct security support during deployments in high-risk areas as deemed necessary.

Coordinate with the Director of Global Security & Workplace, other Global Security Team members, and relevant offices/directorates/programmes to develop and implement joint policies and guidelines to support the Global Security Framework.

Contribute to the development and delivery of Amnesty's global security training programmes.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience of security management in MENA, ideally in multiple countries with varied risk profiles, and in the context of NGO, INGO, news media or inter-governmental agency operations.

Good communication skills in spoken and written Arabic and English essential. French language skills a significant plus also.

Strong understanding of an organisation's duty of care requirements and how this will integrate with other good security practices, health and safety legislation and organisational needs in the regional context.

Excellent overall communication skills, including experience of writing and reviewing security policies, procedures and plans.

A strong and well-developed network of contacts with key security providers in the region, as well as key professionals working with these providers.

Experience of hostile or complex operating environments with a demonstrable understanding of the challenges faced by international organisations and the NGO sector.

Knowledge of technologies and equipment of relevance to human rights investigators in conflict zones and other insecure environments would be an asset.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required. 

Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

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