Safety and Security (Sr.) Manager

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is hiring a Security (Sr.) Manager. The Security Manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of the organization's security policies at the regional level across existing Country Offices as well as supporting the development and execution of the organization's safety and security policies and procedures. The Security (Sr) Manager will also assist in the scoping of S&S matter for potential new Country Offices. The Security Manager will provide hands-on support to Country Office leadership in assessing and managing the S&S situation related to existing and upcoming projects. Additionally, the role will provide support to the Senior Management Team in their response to incidents, emergencies, and crises on behalf of the organization. The Security Manager will coordinate Global Operations’ advice to Country Directors and Program Directors regarding security matters. Lastly, this role will conduct training for employees and facilitate development and implementation of country security management plans. The position reports to the Director, Global Operations.

Responsibilities

Policy development 25%

• In collaboration with the Director, Global Operations, produce, roll out and maintain updated safety and security and safeguarding policies and SOPs for employees, ensuring compliance to the organization's global safety and security standards. 

Safety and security, safeguarding and travel technical support 50%

• Conduct threat and risk assessments at the country and regional level, support procurement of consulting services as needed, and provide recommendations for context specific security management requirements to senior management.

• Serve as a member of the security unit, coordinating employee and asset-related emergencies and incidents, keeping senior management informed and recommending appropriate response actions.

• Draft security advisories with recommendations  for  senior management regarding general situation, specific incidents, and periods of heightened threat.

• Regularly review project-specific safeguarding compliance plan and safety and security SOPs

• Establish a network with other key security players for information sharing and joint lobbying on security matters where possible.

• Work with the security focal points to conduct hotel assessments in liaison with the travel management company for a safety and security approval process.

• Support SFP s and CDs to develop evacuation and hibernation plans for the countries that require them according to IPA’s Safety and Security Policy

• Provide technical security advice in consultation with senior management on the existing and any new potential offices including site selection and establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures.

• Stays abreast of social, cultural, legal, and criminal issues, nationally and internationally, and their impact on the organization and its business

• Use IPA’s travel management system to track the location and contact information for all visiting employees and consultants.

• Support the coordination with IPA’s Travel Agent on security matters, and all other aspects as needed.

Capacity building and training 15%

• Identify, establish, and manage context appropriate approaches to assure facilities and assets are secure.

•  Conduct  safety and security training for employees including personal safety, emergency evacuations, travel safety, relocation, and evacuation, etc

Leadership 10%

• Lead by example, modeling IPA' s culture and values, and fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, creativity, and innovation.

• Contribute to the development of contextualized IPA' s security priorities ensuring th