Global Security Director - Field Operation

The Global Security Director function is instrumental in continuously developing security risk management and crisis management in NRC.

NRC has operations in more than 30 countries, often in hard to reach areas where access to those we are to serve is a constant challenge. In 2016, NRC launched an ambitious initiative to conduct detailed security risk assessments (SRAs) in all of its existing and new high risk areas. In 2017 NRC is expanding its crisis management training program, developing new and more advanced scenarios to ensure country and regional managers improve their crisis skills and team performance. NRC will also continue to expand its Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) program, offering more courses in Norway, South Africa, Jordan and Kenya.

NRC will in 2017 develop a new three year strategy (2018-2020) and Global Security will be essential in this process, bringing NRC to the next level.

Our current Global Security Director has had a key role in the organisation, but has chosen to seek new challenges within academia. We are now seeking his replacement.

Roles and responsibilities

The Global Security Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational direction on security risk management and crisis management, ensuring adequate global policies and systems for the organisation. The Global Security Director reports to the Director of Field Operations, with direct line to the Secretary General regarding critical risk management shortcomings or gaps.

• Provide strategic direction on security and crisis management for the organization and develop action plans according to overall NRC strategic direction.
• Develop NRC’s security risk management framework and associated policies, systems, standards and documentation for the organisation.
• Monitor and report on compliance with security policy and standards, recommend modalities for improvement, and report serious breaches to the SG and senior management group. 
• Own the crisis management system and serve as a core member of the HO Crisis Team Own and manage Head Office training programmes relating to security and crisis management.
• Participate in national and international security forums of benefits to NRC.
• Participate in Senior Management Group meetings when security is on the agenda
• Produce and share global analysis and statistics on security trends and adapt/revise security framework and systems accordingly
• Line manage and manage performance of staff, holding the Section accountable for results
• Budget responsibility for the Security section

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing security at a senior level in an international organisation
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Strategic planning and staff management experience at a senior level (regional or headquarters level).
• Professional qualifications or graduate studies in general management are strongly desired.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in security risk management, knowledge of humanitarian security best practices, and demonstrated experience in providing security trainings.
• Demonstrated experience managing real crises/incidents and delivering or overseeing crisis management training.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Additional language skills in French, Arabic and/or Spanish are strongly desired
• It helps with a good sense of humour!

We offer

• Contract period: Permanent
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
• Duty station: Oslo, Norway
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.