Consultancy- Security Manager at Help Age International

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Strategic Security Risk Management
• Review, refine, and harmonise the organisation’s global SRM framework in alignment with GISF and UN standards.
• Develop or update global and country-level security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on emerging security threats, geopolitical developments, and access implications.
• Operational Support and Capacity Building
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and country audits in priority operations.
• Facilitate staff capacity development through tailored trainings (HEAT, Crisis Management, Family Liaison).
• Mentor regional and national safety focal points, building sustainable internal security management capacity.
• Support the integration of Gender, PSEAH, and Duty of Care principles into security management systems.
• Crisis and Incident Management
• Strengthen the organisation’s crisis management structures, including contingency planning, communication protocols, and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate after-action reviews of major incidents and develop learning reports and recommendations.
• Advise on access negotiation, staff evacuations, and emergency response planning in high-threat environments.
• Representation and Coordination
• Liaise with peer agencies, UN, INSO, GISF, and host government authorities to ensure effective coordination and information sharing.
• Represent the organisation in global or regional security networks and forums as required

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian security risk management and access coordination.
• Proven leadership experience as Global or Regional Security Advisor in major INGOs.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, conflict analysis, and negotiation with non-state actors.
• Certified instructor in HEAT, or equivalent field safety training.
• Proven ability to design SRM frameworks and policies for international organisations.
• Advanced academic background in International Relations, Public Policy, Security Studies, or related disciplines.
• Fluency in English; working proficiency in other languages is an asset.