Security Consultant for Caritas International Members Organizations in Ukraine

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Дедлайн: 09 вересня, 12:00

Work quota: Consultant – Full time including up to 4 out of-hours nights per week, (7pm to 7am)

Duty Station: Kyiv

Reports to: Health, Safety, and Security Advisor (HSSA), Caritas Forum Support Team.

Summary of duties:

• Serve as the designated Security Advisor Ukraine for all CIMO agencies in the absence of the HSSA;
• Monitor, analyse, and disseminate security reports to ensure an up-to-date understanding of the security situation;
• Support local partner organizations in developing Security Management Plans (SMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed;
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to establish effective security coordination mechanisms for travel into and around Ukraine.
• Provide security guidance, incident management, risk analysis, and capacity-building training to staff and partners;
• Support contributing organisations during incident management and response.

Expected outputs:

• Biweekly Security Updates: Produce and distribute updates to CIMO agencies and partners;
• Security Assessments: Conduct risk assessments for travel, accommodations, medical care providers, and operational sites;
• Pre-Travel Briefings: Deliver pre-travel security briefings for all incoming staff and visitors;
• Incident Management: Provide real-time support for incident response and crisis coordination;
• Security Policy Development: Assist partners in establishing and improving their security frameworks;
• Key tasks and responsibilities:

Security Coordination and Networking:

• Act as the primary security liaison for CIMO agencies in Ukraine;
• Establish and maintain strong coordination mechanisms with NGOs, INSO, donors, and local authorities;
• Organize cross-agency security briefings and best-practice sharing;

Context monitoring / Security Analysis:

• Real-time information gathering: Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess security risks;
• Risk profiling: Identify high-risk locations and provide proactive risk mitigation strategies;
• Threat forecasting: Develop early warning systems for potential security threats.

Risk Management:

• Assist CIMO agencies in updating all Security Management Plans (SMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure alignment with international security standards (ISO 31000, ISO 45001, INSSA SRMP);
• Evaluate operational vulnerabilities and implement enhanced crisis preparedness measures;

Security Training and Capacity Building:

• Develop and deliver Security Awareness Training for Caritas staff and partners;
• Organize simulation exercises for crisis response (evacuations, lockdowns, medical emergencies) ;

Partner and Operational Support:

• Provide one-on-one security coaching to key partner organizations;
• Conduct security audits on partner operations to ensure compliance with risk protocols;
• Inform CUA of relevant movements, incidents, head-counts related to CIMO agencies.

Incident Management and Emergency Response:

• Act as a point of contact during security crises in Ukraine;
• Coordinate with local emergency response teams and authorities during incidents;
• Provide real-time guidance on crisis response strategies.

General tasks:

• Participate in relevant meetings and provide accurate reporting to CIMO agencies
• Adhere to office guidelines, rules, and regulations.

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in security management (NGO, private sector, or consultancy); (10 Marks)
• Ukrainian National with proven experience in security risk management in Ukraine; (10 Marks)
• Strong experience in developing and implementing security policies and SOPs; (10 Marks)
• Languages: Fluency in English and Ukrainian (additional languages are a plus). (Pass/Fail) (10 Marks)
• Formal qualification in Security Management (INSSA SRMP, SRMC, or equivalent preferred); · Non-affiliation with military, police, or intelligence services; (10 Marsk)
• – Have reservation from mobilisation; Pass/Fail
• Ability to work in a high-risk environment with minimal supervision. (10 Marks)

Preferred Requirements:

• Formal qualification in Security Management such as the INSSA SRMP, SRMC or similar is a preferred. (10 Marks)
• Previous experience in a similar organisation is an advantage. (10 Marks)
• Previous military or police experience is an advantage. (10 Marks)
• Previous experience working with and for international agencies is an advantage. (10 Marks)

Contract & Location:

• Until 31 Dec 2025, with the possibility of extension to 31 Dec 2026. – Kyiv (Hybrid: Remote & Office-Based);
• Equal time distribution between Caritas-Spes Ukraine and Caritas Ukraine offices (1 day per week in each office)