United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Security Advisor (Based in the UK, with worldwide travel)

Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 12 Sep 2014

£45,768 - £51,780per annum, plus contributory pension

About MAG:

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict.

About the role:

Based in the UK but with regular worldwide travel, MAG is seeking a Security Advisor to join our Programmes team. Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will be MAG’s sole lead on safety and security management, providing MAG with quality security information, training, policy and standards guidance, and consistent support that enables the management of travel, deployment and programme delivery in accordance with MAG’s duty of care obligations and in line with our Security Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting global security compliance, assisting country programmes to meet the Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and revising or establishing security protocols for staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to take a leading role in security management for a global organisation, working in some of the most challenging environments in the world.

About you:

You will have previous experience in a lead security role within an international NGO or similar sector. You will be able to use your experience to support colleagues and facilitate their engagement and compliance with policies and procedures, assist the learning of others and support training initiatives. You will also need the ability to work successfully on cross organisational initiatives, in liaison with colleagues across diverse disciplines and teams. You will therefore need excellent communication and reporting skills, and to be an efficient self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a geographically diverse team, prioritising tasks, and delivering against deadlines with good project management skills including ability to plan, think strategically and make decisions.

How to apply:

For further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of Friday 12^th September 2014.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.