Role: Security Consultant for Caritas Forum Support Team
Schedule: Full-time (incl. up to two out of hours nights per week (7pm to 7am)
Duty Station: Kyiv (Remote & Office-Based)
Contract: Until 31 Dec 2025 (with the possibility of extension)
Summary of duties:
- Serve as the designated Security Advisor Ukraine for all CIMO agencies in the absence of the HSSA (Health, Safety and Security Advisor);
- Monitor, analyze, 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 organizations 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; | Security Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver Security Awareness Training for CIMO staff and partners (if support requested); Organize simulation exercises for CIMO’s crisis response (evacuations, lockdowns, medical emergencies) and, if requested – consult & support on the issue CUA and CSU; |
| 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. | 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 of relevant movements, incidents, and head-counts related to CIMO agencies. |
| 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; | 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);
- Ukrainian National with proven experience in security risk management in Ukraine;
- Strong experience in developing and implementing security policies and SOPs;
- Languages: Fluency in English and Ukrainian (additional languages are a plus).
- Formal qualification in Security Management (INSSA SRMP, SRMC, or equivalent preferred);
- Non-affiliation with military, police, or intelligence services;
- Ability to work in a high-risk environment with minimal supervision.
Preferred Requirements:
- Formal qualification in Security Management such as the INSSA SRMP, SRMC or similar is a preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar organisation is an advantage.
- Previous military or police experience is an advantage.
- Previous experience working with and for international agencies is an advantage.
To apply for this position, candidates must review our Safeguarding System policies and procedures and the employee Code of Conduct before the interview. These documents are available on our website.: https://caritas.ua/sfg
Please note that this vacancy entails several checks, including reference checks from previous employers and criminal background checks.
If you possess relevant experience and fulfill the requirements for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to the following email address: akholodnytska@caritas.ua
The response to your application usually takes one to several weeks after it is received. It is crucial that your experience and skills match the vacancy requirements for your application to be considered.
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