Regional Security Director Asia

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 20 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 2 Jun 2015

Job type: Permanent

Location: Singapore

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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 3 years


The role

The Regional Security Director (RSD) position has been created to oversee and provide advice/guidance on Country Office safety and security risk management through increased capacity, technical support and advice both to the regional team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and by ensuring appropriate systems are in place at country level. The RSD supports Regional Office and Country Office safety and security risk management improvements consistent with Save the Children Safety and Security Policy and Standards; conducting safety and security assessments; provide training for Regional Office and Country Office staff, especially safety and security focal persons (SSFP); analysing incident reports and security updates; responding to Country Office inquiries; and deploying to Save the Children International declared emergencies to ensure safety and security management is addressing emergency response needs. The RSD will provide support and guidance to regional and country directors on crisis management and security incident analysis including post incident lessons learned reviews. The RSD is a member of the regional office Senior Management, Regional Leadership and Crisis Management Teams.


Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role with regional responsibilities
  • Proven ability in overseas program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments
  • Proven ability in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment
  • Effective technical/instructional writing skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently
  • Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills
  • Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
  • Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software
  • Experience in training adults using modern methods. completion of training facilitator’s course preferred
  • Experience travelling to foreign countries preferred
  • Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary
  • Experience in conducting assessments preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time



We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.11747.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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