Security, Safety and Access Director (national staff only)

Lead and manage safety and security operations throughout Ukraine.

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Overview

Lead and manage safety and security operations throughout Ukraine.

You have:

  • 5+ years in a relevant security management, risk management, NGO country program management position.
  • At least 3 years in a high-risk environment.
  • At least 7 years of overall work experience, at least 3 years of work experience within a humanitarian/development organization.
  • At least 3 years of experience in managing multi-functional and remote teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills.
  • Solid understanding of humanitarian and resilience programming is required.
  • A deep understanding of risk analysis is required.
  • A deep understanding of NGO security and safety management is required.
  • Must have working proficiency in English.
  • Ukrainian and Russian language skills are a plus.
  • The ability to conduct personal safety and security training for staff if needed is a plus.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to navigate a high-risk situation for your team? This question assesses your experience and decision-making skills in crisis situations. Provide a specific scenario detailing the context, your actions, and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with safety and security protocols in a diverse team? This question evaluates your leadership and management techniques in a multifaceted environment. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your approach to conducting security assessments in high-risk areas. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to enhance collaboration between NGOs in security management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've successfully managed a critical incident in the past? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple security risks simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role does training play in your safety and security practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you foster a culture of safety within a high-stress work environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national