Access & Security Manager

Position Overview

The Security Manager will play a critical role in supporting NP’s field operations by providing security leadership, risk analysis, incident management, staff training, and access support. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and field teams to maintain effective security systems while supporting NP’s humanitarian mission.

Key Responsibilities

Security Information Management

• Lead security information gathering, analysis, and dissemination.
• Produce daily security updates and formal security reports.
• Maintain relationships with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies, government authorities, and relevant security actors.
• Monitor security incidents and maintain incident tracking systems.
• Provide security analysis and recommendations to management and staff.
• Support informed decision-making through timely risk assessments.
• Ensure security documentation is properly maintained and accessible.

Training and Capacity Building

• Assess security training needs across the country program.
• Organize and facilitate security training sessions for staff.
• Deliver comprehensive security inductions for new employees.
• Conduct refresher trainings and scenario-based exercises.
• Ensure all staff understand NP security procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Recommend and develop improved security protocols where necessary.

Access, Risk Mitigation, and Operational Support

• Conduct route assessments and access mapping for project locations.
• Support humanitarian access negotiations and relationship-building efforts.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans and risk assessments.
• Lead security assessments for new operational areas.
• Review travel requests and provide movement recommendations.
• Conduct physical security assessments of offices, guesthouses, and project sites.
• Advise management on emergency preparedness, evacuations, medical emergencies, and critical incident response.

Required Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in:
  • Safety & Security
  • International Armed Conflict
  • Peace Studies
  • Intelligence Studies
  • International Relations
• Previous experience with an international NGO in a security management or field coordination role.
• Experience working in complex and high-risk operational environments.
• Ability to adapt traditional security approaches to support Unarmed Civilian Protection methodologies.
• Completion of a Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course within the last 12 months.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong security risk management expertise.
• Experience negotiating and engaging with armed actors.
• Excellent analytical and conflict sensitivity skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver staff training.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified First Aid or Trauma Care Trainer qualification.
• Arabic language skills.

Key Challenges

• Managing multiple security workstreams simultaneously.
• Coordinating across diverse stakeholders and geographically dispersed locations.
• Balancing security requirements with operational and programmatic needs.
• Working within rapidly evolving and challenging security environments.

Working Conditions

This is a field-based role that requires flexibility and resilience.

Candidates should be prepared for:

• Challenging living conditions.
• Limited access to amenities.
• Shared accommodation or field-based housing.
• High levels of situational awareness.
• Strict adherence to security protocols.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or veteran status.

NP is committed to safeguarding the welfare of employees, volunteers, contractors, and the communities we serve. All staff are expected to comply with NP’s safeguarding policies, code of conduct, and organizational values.