France : Security Officer
Support Acted staff in implementing security processes
Overview
Support Acted staff in implementing security processes
You have:
- Education to at least M1 level (masters) in a social science, with geopolitical studies being desirable and risk management being highly desirable.
- CSMP / CSSP or other risk management qualifications are highly desirable.
- Technically competent in the full suite of Microsoft Office products, including the ability to use Excel.
- Experience in producing regular analysis of risk or training in quantitative and qualitative analysis are highly desirable.
- Ability to deliver/impart knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders via verbal, visual and written briefings.
Acted
For the past 30 years, Acted has been working at the forefront of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, meeting their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted relies on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.
Acted HQ
Acted’s head office was set up in Paris in 2000 in order to coordinate the organisation’s activities on a global scale. Today, the head office employs 110 people in the HR, Finance, Programmes, Audit, Security, Logistics & Systems and Communications departments. These departments support the 42 Country Directorates. The head office also acts as a focal point for Acted’s management, namely the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development and the fifteen members of the Board of Directors.
You will be in charge of
Working as part of a team in the HQ of Acted the role holder will be responsible for assisting a number of countries in their application of Acted security processes. They will be required to contribute to the security and safety of Acted staff in a number of areas, as articulated in greater detail below. The role requires an individual capable of working on multiple tasks with competing priorities often with limited information. They will be expected to gain knowledge of a wide variety of contexts and use this to assist Acted staff at country level to implement policy in a meaningful manner. While the role is based in Paris travel will be required, this may include to higher risk locations with arduous living conditions.
Contribute to the implementation of ACTED security strategy
Risk management
Contingency preparation
Field security audit
Training
Expected skills and qualifications
- Education to at least M1 level (masters) in a social science, with geopolitical studies being desirable and risk management being highly desirable.
- CSMP / CSSP or other risk management qualifications are highly desirable.
- Information Technology – the role requires the individual to be technically competent in the full suite of Microsoft Office products, including the ability to use excel. This ability will be tested during the recruitment phase.
- Analysis – there is no formal requirement for qualifications in analysis, however the role requires the individual to be able to produce regular analysis of risk therefore prior experience in a similar role or training in quantitative and qualitative analysis are deeded to be highly desirable.
- Delivery – the ability to deliver / impart knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders via verbal, visual and written briefings. Examples or prior work will be required.
Terms of reference
For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary grid depending on education level, expertise – between 2200e and 2400e net per month
- Affiliation to health inssurance
- Food vouchers on working days
- 50% of Navigo pass taken in charge
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: SECUO/HQ
Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully navigated a high-risk situation? | This assesses your experience and ability to manage risks effectively. | Share a specific situation highlighting your decision-making and problem-solving skills. |
| How do you prioritize multiple security tasks in a high-pressure environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your prioritization and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective communication in a multicultural team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you conduct a security audit. What steps do you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a training session you delivered? What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |