Safety and Security Manager

Position Overview:

The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of FHI 360’s safety and security policies across all South Sudan operations. The SS Manager serves as the primary advisor to senior management regarding security matters. He/she leverages extensive subject matter expertise in the security arena to provide strategic guidance to the organization on a wide array of issues. This role ensures alignment with global security risk management strategies and supports program continuity in dynamic and potentially extreme environments. The incumbent will serve as the principal security advisor to the Country Representative and coordinate closely with the Regional Security Manager (RSM) for technical guidance and strategic alignment.

Accountabilities:

• Manages and coordinates security programs to address a variety of issues including privacy, physical security, investigations, regulatory compliance, and ensuring that programs meet appropriate regulatory guidelines.

• Serves as a resource for security issues across the South Sudan portfolio/program.

• Responsible for managing security professionals and vendors to safeguard the company's assets, and intellectual property, as well as the physical safety of the employees and visitors.

• Assists with identifying security and related goals, objectives, and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plan.

• Provides advice and counsel to senior management on matters relating to employees, programs, and property safety and security.

• Conduct security risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations.

• Develop, implement, and maintain country-specific security management plans in line with FHI 360 global standards.

• Ensure integration of security risk analysis into program design, staff movement, and contingency planning.

• Review and update safety and security documents as required.

• Establish and maintain communication infrastructure for emergency response and routine operations.

• Oversee physical security measures for offices, assets, and personnel.

• Supervise the security guards to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and FHI 360 standards.

• Serve as a core member of the Incident Management Team (IMT), coordinate responses to emergencies and critical incidents.

• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of all security incidents to the RSM and senior management.

• Lead development and testing of evacuation and medical emergency plans.

• Conduct safety and security training for staff, including personal safety, travel protocols, and emergency procedures.

• Facilitate fire safety and evacuation drills; promote a culture of safety awareness.

• Represent FHI 360 in security coordination forums (e.g., INSO, PLSO, OSAC, UNDSS, INGO forums) at the country level and compile reports.

• Build and maintain networks with local and international security actors for information sharing and advocacy.

• Ensure travel tracking systems are in place for staff and consultants.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the protective service industry, government security directives, and classified contract process.

• Strong knowledge of current and emerging security technology, clearance processing, document control, and physical security.

• Demonstrated project management skills for long-and short-term projects.

• Ability to develop, administer and evaluate security training.

• Responds quickly and effectively to crisis situations occurring in the international arena.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of others in discharging the protective services mission.

• Ability to work with external agencies including governmental and international agencies.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and work closely and communicate clearly with all departments and their affiliates.

• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and employees.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Initiates and facilitates changes to improve security services through effective communication, collaboration and interdisciplinary problem solving.

• Stays abreast of social, cultural, legal, and criminal issues, nationally and internationally, and their impact on the organization and its business. Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and regional/corporate operations.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Conducts training needs assessment with key stakeholders resulting in increased security management capacity.

• Review and provide feedback concerning country security plans.

• As relevant, ensure plans are operational and regularly updated based on the context. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget; maintains and reviews budget reports, identifies variances, and takes corrective action, as necessary.

• Interacts with local government agencies, Department of State, UN, Security, and other foreign agencies to implement security strategies and procedures relating to company matters.

• Identifies and defines objectives, strategies and priorities relating to security matters for the organization.

• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Peace & Security, International Relations, or related field; master’s degree preferred but not mandatory.

• Minimum 6+ years of experience managing security for international organizations in complex environments.

• ASIS CPP certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proven experience in security training and capacity building.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop context-specific security strategies.

• Experience in humanitarian operations and insecure settings.

• Prior experience with NGOs, government agencies, or private sector security roles.

• Fluency in English.

• Knowledge of Juba Arabic or other local languages is highly desirable for roles that involve direct engagement with local communities.

Travel Requirements:

• Greater than 25%

• The role requires flexibility, discretion, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

South Sudanese nationals are encouraged to apply: https://www.fhi360.org/join-our-team/

The expected hiring range for this role is equivalent of USD 30,000 - 45,000 annual for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget.  

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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