Global Lead, Safety and Security Cover

Multiple locations

Organization: VSO - Voluntary Service Overseas
Location: Multiple locations
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Working at VSO

VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.

Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.

But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

Role Details
Location:	Various Countries
Salary:	To be negotiated
Contract Type:	Consultant Agreement
Contract Length:	3-4 months
Full Time:	Full Time
Application Closing Date:	Apr 29, 2024 00:00:00
Interview Date:	To be confirmed
Start Date:	Earliest Possible
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Role Overview Summary

VSO has a robust and donor compliant set of policies, practice and guidelines developed to support programme development and programme implementation. The oversight of safety and security within these areas is the responsibility of the Global Lead, Safety and Security. In his absence VSO will be left with gaps within its organizational capability.

To ensure it fulfils its duty of care to volunteers and employees VSO requires a subject matter expert to provide direction on safety and security management across all VSO operations and processes.

We are looking for a solution that can provide day to day response and accompaniment to colleagues across the VSO teams for a 3-month period.

Ideal Applicant Summary

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the INGO sector specifically related to volunteers and Duty of Care, have a comprehensive understanding of strategic, tactical and operational global safety and security risk management. You should be up to date on global security developments and be proficient in working remotely with global teams on influencing a culture of security and duty of care at a strategic level and have experience of supporting development projects.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This vacancy is now closed.
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