Security Advisor (Partnerships and Access)

Key responsibilities

Coordination, Advice, and Support

• Coordinate with the Head of Global Security on the development and maintenance of partner-related security supports. Develop and distribute standard reference materials to support partner security.
• Gather lessons learned from partners on a regular basis, identifying gaps and informing management particularly the International Division management group (OMG).
• Provide technical support and guidance to partners and related staff on security-related matters.
• Ensure regular communication with country teams on partner security issues, proactively encouraging the development of an improved security culture at Trócaire.
• Stay abreast of major security, political, economic, and social developments in the countries/regions where Trócaire operates.
• Be prepared to support HQ in the absence of the Head of Global Security in all matters regarding security and be available for consultation as needed, particularly in times of crisis.
• Engage with the Crisis Management Group in an advisory capacity.
• Advise country teams and partners on context-relevant measures and mitigations.

Essential Requirements

Qualification

• A specialised professional qualification in Security Risk Management or similar.
• Significant relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills in written and oral English, with the ability to communicate across cultural and language differences.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage high-pressure situations.
• Ability to collaborate with various teams across the organization and formulate pragmatic, user-friendly solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risks and solve problems in rapidly changing contexts, especially during crises, while remaining calm and assuming leadership roles as required.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Experience

• Significant international security management experience through national security forces and/or commercial humanitarian international security.
• A sound understanding of international relations, geopolitics, and ongoing international security issues.
• Two years’ experience working in a security capacity with an international development or humanitarian NGO or multi-lateral agency (UN, EU) in a developing country.
• Experience of security risk management standards, undertaking security assessments and audits, and implementing security management systems and protocols.
• Experience working in a variety of contexts and insecure environments.
• Experience in developing, presenting, and facilitating successful training and workshops.
• Familiarity with humanitarian standards (e.g., Humanitarian Charter, SPHERE, People in Aid, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, IHL instruments, HAP).
• Experience working with local partner organizations.