International Security Advisor

Job posted by: Amnesty International - Fri, 19 Dec 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Amnesty International

Deadline Sun, 4 Jan 2015

Job type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

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London £53,352 per annum

 

The International Secretariat of Amnesty International is recruiting its first International Security Advisor. The motivation to recruit this role is twofold, firstly a recognition of the need to ensure strengthened alignment of all security functions across Amnesty’s operations worldwide and secondly to address the increased security challenges of Amnesty’s new internationally distributed operating model, with permanent Secretariat operations being established on all continents. This internal change is happening in the context of widespread increased hostility to a human rights campaigning organisation.

 

About the role

The post holder will act as the focal point for all security-related issues, making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on Amnesty International’s global security policy, on responses to individual security emergencies world-wide and leading organizational responses to the changing global security environment. In addition, he\she will coordinate the development and delivery of appropriate security training programs for all staff, ensuring that Amnesty International meets its duty of care requirements.

 

About you

The successful postholder will be the senior employee at the International Secretariat with responsibility for developing and maintenance of security practices at Amnesty International. The Security of our staff is a primary obligation and the successful applicant will be senior management’s focal point for all staff security issues, ranging from developing and maintaining policies, through to reactively advising individuals in specific high risk situations.

We are seeking an exceptional individual who combines extensive relevant international security experience, together with strong organisational, communication and leadership skills. If you believe that you have the combination of skills and experience as presented in the Job Description we would be interested to hear from you.

 

About us

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

· more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights

· more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Closing Date: 4th January 2015

 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/980/description



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