Key responsibilities 

• Deliver operational security support across our global footprint. 
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of security related operating procedures processes, templates, and frameworks across the span of our services and that align with the security strategy. 
• Monitor the security situation in locations of significance to Open Society and communicate relevant information to stakeholders. 
• Produce regular regional threat intelligence reports in areas of interest to Open Society teams including Global Security & Risk, Program, Global Operations or leadership groups. 
• Provide security support, briefings, and guidance to staff. 
• Be the Global Security focal point for workplace and event security support across our offices in Africa. 
• Provide initial incident response guidance and partnership for Open Society departments as required. 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal security training programs. 
• Support wider Global Security team activities such as needed. 
• Work to ensure an integrated approach to security risk management at Open Society 
• Promote a common understanding and culture around security at Open Society 

The ideal candidate

• A level of education that when combined with your professional experience will adequately show you have the capability to perform the key responsibilities and contribute to organizational success. 
• Substantial, relevant experience of physical security and risk management with practical experience working across a global footprint in high risk and complex operating environments. 
• An ability to leverage regional expertise to a global facing role. 
• A strong network of relevant security contacts and resources 
• Knowledge of global security and geo-political trends  
• Demonstrable familiarity in designing, developing, and implementing contextually relevant and appropriate operational safety and security plans, procedures and processes. 
• Experience in designing and delivering safety and security trainings. 
• Experience in managing security related incidents.