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1 person is interested
Security & Risk Manager
ORGANIZATION: NURTURE PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
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1 person is interested
Nurture Project International (NPI) is a US based, grassroots, non-profit organisation that believes every woman has a right to a safe and supported motherhood. NPI provides relief to communities affected by disaster, crisis, or trauma by engaging experienced and qualified volunteers to respond quickly to emergencies and provide rapid assessments, training, and grassroots support to local communities.
NPI requires a Security & Risk Manager to serve as the primary focal point for safety and security for all global projects. In addition, responsibilities include:
- Provide technical support to the field in the following areas:
- security/risk assessments;
- scenario planning, security plan development;
- crisis/contingency planning; and
- other security-related functions.
- Develop and update security plans, business continuity plans and crisis management plans, and policies and procedures, in accordance with best practices and ensure their implementation;
- Provide advice and counsel to management on matters relating to employee and property safety and security;
- Investigate all safety, security and risk management related issues;
- Develop and facilitate security and safety training online and in field offices;
- Conduct training needs assessment with key stakeholders resulting in increased safety, security and risk management capacity; and
- Monitor security conditions and liaise and coordinate with external agencies - private security contractors, UN, peacekeeping missions, NGO coordinating bodies, local governments, etc.
To be successful, the candidate must have the following skills and attributes:
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Criminal Justice, or related area or ability to demonstrate a work-based equivalent;
- NGO security, military or law enforcement background;
- Strong knowledge of security management in complex environments;
- Experience working in conflict and post-conflict settings;
- Experience with Private Security Companies and Contractors;
- Experience conducting training for small groups;
- Comprehensive knowledge of regional security issues. (e.g. Europe and Middle East)
- Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns and appropriate responses to such emergencies;
Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional communication skills for explaining complex security concerns, policies, protocols, and procedures to senior management, employees, consultants, volunteers and consistently apply them at all levels;
- Written and spoken fluency in English required; second language a plus; and
- Willingness to travel to post-conflict and high-risk environments as required.
More opportunities with NURTURE PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
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About NURTURE PROJECT INTERNATIONAL
Location:
1415 WEST FRONT STREET, PO Box 152, BUFFALO, IA 52728, US
Mission Statement
Nurture Project International (NPI) is a US-based, non-profit organization. NPI responds to crisis and disaster to provide Nurture Project International is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to ensuring special protection for the most vulnerable women and children - victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities. Nurture Project International is non-partisan, secular, and its cooperation is free of discrimination. Nurture Project International protects the rights of women and children who are experiencing disaster and crisis and responds to meet their basic nutritional needs. Nurture Project International is dedicated to upholding the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC) which outlines protection for all children and states that all children are entitled the rights to life and development and adequate nutrition and healthcare.
Description
Nurture Project International is a US based, grassroots, nonprofit that provides relief to communities affected by disaster, crisis, or trauma. By engaging experienced and qualified volunteers we are able to respond quickly to emergencies and provide rapid assessments, training, and grassroots support to local communities.
Nurture Project International was first discussed during a conversation between public health professionals, disaster relief experts, breastfeeding supporters, midwives, and IBCLCs who were passionate about minority rights, disaster relief, safe infant feeding, and international public health. After an analysis of the current refugee crisis, it was quickly concluded that there was a great need for creating an informed group to mobilize qualified and trained volunteers who would deploy to emergency situations and support mother as they fed their babies. In addition, it was concluded that education, training, and information was needed not only amongst other NGOs, health professionals, and volunteers to ensure best infant feeding practices but also for refugee mothers so that they can create and maintain peer to peer infant feeding support projects within the refugee community.
Nurture Project International is focused on providing support to the refugee population in Europe and the Middle East. We are looking for volunteers experienced in infant feeding support such as IBCLCs, peer supporters, health visitors, nurses, breastfeeding counselors, midwives, IFE experts, and support personnel to volunteer in Greece.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Security
- Law Enforcement
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Critical Thinking
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 10 hours per week