Director of Global Security

Jhpiego•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Director of Global Security (DGS) will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an effective strategy to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations, and provide for the safety and security of all employees across Jhpiego’s global offices. The DGS will act as the subject matter expert on all safety and security related matters. This position will develop security policies and systems that address Jhpiego’s unique security challenges and will provide direction and technical support in developing and maintaining country programs business continuity and resilience systems. The DGS will also be the lead in managing safety and security incidents worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in risk management or related field with 15 years of experience in security management
On-the-ground security management experience in Africa, Asia or the Middle East
Experience implementing security protocols in conflict areas
Experience in crisis management
Experience working at a senior level within U.S. Government-funded projects
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple cultures
Experience in handling multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Record of effective safety and security training delivery in the INGO context
Established network of global safety and security services
Experience in obtaining, analysing, disseminating, and reporting safety & security information, including delivery of comprehensive security reports
Experience in interacting with developing world government authorities and local law enforcement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations
Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Sound organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in risk management
8 years of experience within the international development and or INGO sector.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee implementation of global security policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and best practices, evaluating enterprise-wide effectiveness and adherence to these measures
Provide guidance on all matters relating to physical security, security risk identification, analysis and integration, and operations, security awareness, crisis management, travel security, executive security and investigative matters
Act as the Jhpiego interface and point of contact for all safety and security functions
Direct ongoing analysis of security exposures, and develop benchmark standards and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the global safety and security systems
Manage vendor relationships and contracts for safety and security services and products
Direct and oversee safety and security related risk investigations in accordance to legal requirements and company policies
Prepare reports regarding investigations, physical losses, or violations of regulations, policies, and procedures related to safety & security
Review asset security strategy globally and develop a risk management strategy
Ensure physical security risks gaps are appropriately identified and mitigated
Oversee travel security planning for executive and senior leadership
Advise on travel security risks to staff including tracking travel, providing relevant local security information and real-time response to high risk travel situations or events
Develop and maintain relationships with INGO sector security representatives and other relevant organizations for intelligence collection, analysis and threat monitoring
Conference support providing (if requested) on-the-ground security management for Jhpiego conferences, including hotel security assessment, security briefings to attendees, and serve as duty officer for emergency events
Identify, develop, implement, and maintain cost-effective security processes and asset protection measures globally to reduce risks, respond to incidents and limit exposure to liability in all areas
Interface with other business units to accomplish cooperative goals, representing Global Security in multidisciplinary initiatives
Manage ongoing analysis of security exposures, evaluate program effectiveness, and develop benchmarking standards and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the Global Security function
Maintain close liaison with security experts in the implementation field and relevant agencies.
Develop and oversee implementation of Jhpiego Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Response Plans, and Disaster Recovery Plans
Design and maintain training programs on relevant safety and security topics
Develop and deliver safety and security training and instruction
Mentor and guide SSFP’s to ensure delivery of Jhpiego Leadership’s vision of safety and security
Assess and implement Duty of Care systems and procedures
Align travel system with Healix
Ensure safety of Jhpiego travelers at all times.
Provides coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where needed
Sets targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers results
Grows team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
Leads a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of team members
Manages employees in compliance with all HR policies, procedures, guidelines
Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teams
Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce with the necessary capabilities needed to achieve goals