Regional Safety and Security Coordinator
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Regional Safety and Security Coordinator to oversee risk management and security compliance across the MENAU region.
- Role
- Regional Safety and Security Coordinator
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- MENAU region (Multiple countries)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Regional Safety and Security Coordinator (RSSC) supports the Regional Safety and Security Director in strengthening security risk management across the MENAU region. This role involves developing regional security strategies, overseeing compliance with safety standards, and providing operational support to various country programs. The RSSC also leads context monitoring, incident reporting analysis, and the design and delivery of specialized security training for staff. This position requires a professional capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels across diverse humanitarian environments.
What you'll do
- Oversee compliance with minimum physical security standards across regional sites.
- Develop standardized security tools, templates, and guidance for regional implementation.
- Produce daily situation reports and annual security analysis for regional leadership.
- Design and deliver targeted security training and capacity-building workshops.
- Deploy to country programs for surge support and critical incident assistance.
What it takes
- Minimum six years of experience in safety and security risk management in humanitarian or high-risk environments.
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training across multiple contexts.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in security data analysis and reporting systems.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic language skills preferred.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of this role?
This role focuses on strengthening security risk management across the MENAU region by overseeing compliance, providing strategic advice, and leading security-related capacity building for staff.
Does this position require travel?
Yes, the role requires a willingness and ability to deploy to field locations within the MENAU region on short notice for surge support and gap coverage.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least six years of experience in security risk management in humanitarian or high-risk environments and demonstrated experience working across multiple countries.
Is the salary for this position disclosed?
No, the compensation for this role is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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