Senior Security Advisors, Asia & the Middle East

Job Description

ABOUT IREX

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $90 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 400. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

IREX seeks qualified Senior Security Advisors for upcoming USAID-funded program in Asia or the Middle East.

This position is contingent on funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the program staff in providing strategic security assessment and implementation of a program in a closed space

Provide security leadership to the program

Fulfill the responsibilities of the Project Director in his/her absence

Oversee and monitor quality of organizational capacity and security audit development to local organizations

Ensure program activities are implemented on schedule and within budget

Supervise, manage, and mentor program staff including security managers and work in close coordination with IREX’s home office

Perform other duties, as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

At least five (5) years of progressive international security experience working in media and civil society sector strengthening and reform, journalism, civic engagement, or related fields

Familiarity with the key government stakeholders, relevant private sector actors and civil society organizations working on media issues, and an understanding of the dynamics and relationships among them

Significant experience in managing security assessments and implementation of security minded programming

Required: Substantial experience in implementing complex media and CSO development programs in closed spaces

Similar experience with other USAID-funded programs is an asset; knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures preferred

Excellent ability to communicate effectively on the technical aspects of implementation with a wide variety of stakeholders

Proven track record of working effectively with other programs, media and civil society, high-level host country host government counterparts, and other international partners

Must possess the technical security, managerial and communication skills to assume all related responsibilities of the PD position on a full-time basis if needed

Strong representational and organizational skills

Bachelor’s degree in related field required; master’s degree preferred

English language fluency is required, including the ability to provide written reporting in English

Foreign language skills are a plus.

TO APPLY

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