Security Advisor at Lutheran World Federation

Purpose of the position

The Security Advisor is responsible to provide Safety and Security support and advice to LWF World Service Country Programs (CPs) and new operations with the aim to effectively implement the LWF Safety and security policy and procedures in the field as part of the Duty of Care principle.

He/she will play an active role in increasing safety and security awareness in LWF World Service by supporting LWF Country Programs in strategic understanding of security management and security related risks for LWF programs, assets and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree in social sciences, security or related discipline, like security military or police background, a certificate of good conduct.
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments.
• High capacity to work with multicultural teams from different locations.
• Ready for extensive travel in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America to various LWF country offices.
• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database/mapping systems.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Security management experience in an international, humanitarian, military or police setting.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position working with (I)NGOs.
• Excellent planning, organization, coordination, communication and reporting skills, with the ability to prioritize and deal with diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to work in stressful situations and under time pressure.
• Experience in providing quality safety and security briefing.
• Solid training skills and ability to develop and implement successful security training.
• Familiarity with the ACT Alliance basic security-training package is an asset.