Security Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Relief International (RI) is a humanitarian organization that partners with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. Established to address urgent humanitarian needs, RI operates in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, focusing on Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education, and Livelihoods programming. The organization is structured under the RI Alliance, which includes Relief International Inc., Relief International-UK, Relief International-France, and Relief International-Europe, allowing for a unified management approach across its operations.

Job Overview:
The security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Coordinator plays a critical role in leading and managing the safety and security risk management systems within Relief International. This position is essential for ensuring the safety of staff, partners, assets, and operations, enabling effective program implementation. The Security Coordinator is responsible for proactive risk analysis, context monitoring, incident management, and staff training. The role requires strong coordination with both internal teams and external security stakeholders to maintain a secure operational environment. The Security Coordinator will also be involved in developing security strategies that align with the organization's mission and operational needs, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into program strategies and planning processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Security Coordinator's duties include leading the development and implementation of the Security Risk Management Framework, conducting regular security risk assessments, and ensuring that security considerations are integrated into program strategies. The role involves continuous monitoring of political, environmental, social, and security developments, producing actionable security briefs, and maintaining an early warning mechanism. The Security Coordinator will act as the security focal point for the Critical Incident Management Team, leading responses to security incidents and maintaining a comprehensive incident reporting system. Additionally, the Coordinator will deliver security inductions and ongoing training to staff, promote a strong security culture, and review and approve staff travel and field movement plans. The role also requires representing RI in inter-agency security forums and maintaining relationships with local, national, and international security actors.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, International Relations, Emergency/Disaster Management, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management, risk analysis, or operational safety is essential, preferably in humanitarian or complex operating environments. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security strategies and risk management frameworks is required. Familiarity with international security standards and professional security certifications or training are desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Security Management, Risk Management, International Relations, or Emergency/Disaster Management. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of security in humanitarian contexts and for developing effective risk management strategies.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in security management, risk analysis, or operational safety. This experience should ideally be within humanitarian or complex operating environments, where the candidate has developed and implemented security strategies and risk management frameworks. Familiarity with the security landscape in the Philippines, particularly in regions like Mindanao, is highly advantageous.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of the organization. Knowledge of local languages spoken in the Philippines may be beneficial for effective communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks and involves travel to project sites within the Philippines. The role is categorized under the T4 - Technical job family level, indicating a technical expertise requirement. The Security Coordinator will not have direct reports or budget responsibilities but will work closely with various teams and stakeholders to ensure safety and security across operations.