Security and Safety Manager in Kyiv (national staff only)
Lead and manage the Security and Safety Team to ensure staff safety and compliance with security protocols.
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Overview
Lead and manage the Security and Safety Team to ensure staff safety and compliance with security protocols.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Risk Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian security management, including work in high-risk environments.
- Proven experience in supervising and mentoring staff located in different areas.
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian INGOs’ operating environments in Ukraine, with solid understanding of humanitarian and resilience programming.
- Demonstrated expertise in security risk analysis, and in the development and implementation of security risk prevention and mitigation measures, as well as NGO safety management.
- Working proficiency in English required. Ukrainian language skills are a must.
- Proven experience in developing, delivering, and facilitating staff security trainings (e.g., mine awareness, personal security and safety, first aid, HEAT).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with staff, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently and work in highly challenging and remote environments.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to handle a security crisis. How did you ensure the safety of your team? | This question assesses your crisis management and leadership under pressure. | Provide a detailed account of the situation, your actions, and the outcomes. |
| What strategies have you developed for enhancing security in high-risk environments? | This question evaluates your strategic thinking related to security risk management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize training needs for security staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to collaborate with other organizations for security purposes. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself updated on security trends and risks in the areas where you work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a security training you led and what the outcomes were? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss an instance where you had to adapt security measures due to changing risks. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to build trust and assurance among your team regarding security practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 9 months ago
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Updated 5 months ago
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
