Security Lead - Africa and Asia
Quick answer
Relief International is hiring a remote Security Lead - Africa and Asia with up to 50% international travel, offering competitive salaries and benefits to provide strategic security leadership across the organization’s country programmes.
- Role
- Security Lead - Africa and Asia
- Organization
- Relief International
- Location
- Remote, with up to 50% international travel across Africa and Asia
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Security Lead - Africa and Asia will provide strategic security leadership across Relief International’s country programmes in Africa and Asia, focusing on security risk management, access strategies, and duty of care standards.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of security risk management, access and safety frameworks
- Lead responses to critical security incidents
- Conduct security assessments, field visits and audits
- Deliver training, coaching and capacity-building initiatives
- Represent Relief International in regional security coordination forums
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Substantial proven experience leading security, access and risk management functions
- Strong experience supporting multi-country or regional portfolios
- Demonstrated expertise in security training, mentoring and capacity building
- Strong knowledge of Security Risk Management processes, security frameworks, ISO standards and humanitarian security best practice
- Professional fluency in English, knowledge of French, Arabic, HEAT/HEIST qualifications, emergency first aid certifications and humanitarian access negotiation experience are desirable
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive salaries and benefit packages
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with up to 50% international travel across Africa and Asia.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is not specified, but it is competitive and based on the local job market.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, substantial proven experience in security, and strong knowledge of security risk management processes.
How do I apply?
To apply, click on the Apply button in the job advert page and upload a CV and cover letter.
When is the closing date?
The closing date for applications is October 1, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Relief International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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