Regional Security Officer, Europe

This position is based in the EMEA Region and reports to the Global Director Safety and Security. The successful candidate must either currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Romania or Poland. Candidates not currently resident in one of these locations must have the ability to obtain and maintain the required work authorization.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• Provide security leadership across the European region supporting program offices in proactive risk management.

• Mentor and guide local security focal points fostering a culture of accountability and readiness.

• Promote a proactive field-focused security culture across the region.

• Coordinate incident response and support crisis management efforts.

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation

• Contribute to the design and execution of regional and global security strategies.

• Identify and implement best practice and innovations in security operations.

• Support global regional leadership in the advancement of programs into new countries

Networking & Partnership

• Maintain active relationships with law enforcement security agencies and NGO security networks.

• Coordinate with government and civil society actors to support secure program implementation.

Policies and Procedures

• Develop and update country-specific security protocols and contingency plans.

• Ensure all policies are realistic pragmatic and aligned with operational realities.

Communication

• Serve as the primary security point of contact for the region or for programs in region

• Provide timely updates and briefings to regional and global leadership.

• Ensure there are valued and efficient communication rhythms between all national regional and global stakeholders

Training and Development

• Develop and deliver contextual security training to staff and partners.

• Support security drills and awareness campaigns to strengthen field readiness.

Casework

• Respond to security incidents with urgency and professionalism.

• Support sensitive cases involving law enforcement or protection concerns.

• Establish a trusted valued and effective relationship with casework teams including Liaison Officers and partners

Documentation Reporting Data Management and compliance

• Maintain up-to-date security records incident reports and risk assessments.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Global center and other stakeholders as .

• Monitor security trends in operational areas and report.

• Comply with regional and national data privacy and protection laws

• Develop update and ensure compliance with regional security plans and protocols.

• Maintain compliance of global security standards across the offices within the region.

Events and Logistics

• Conduct risk assessments and provide security support for regional events and gatherings.

• Advise on secure transport venue selection and logistics for field visits receiving high-profile visitors including donors and IJM CEO

Fieldwork Projects

• Conduct field visits to assess risk and support operational teams.

• Conduct risk assessments for new country program areas.

• Provide on-the-ground leadership during times of heightened security concerns.

• Maintain a regular presence within the regional program and advancement offices to establish trust and provide valued support

General tasks

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR legal and program operations.

• Support emergency preparedness crisis simulations and business continuity planning.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in government military police or NGO security operations.

• Experience working with law enforcement and government stakeholders.

• Comprehensive background in security training risk analysis and emergency response.

• Bachelors degree in security studies criminal justice international relations or related field preferred.

• Five years experience in security management role

Technical Competencies:

• Security risk assessment and incident management.

• Design and delivery of in-person and remote security training.

• Knowledge of European security environments and NGO safety standards.

• Understanding of duty of care and compliance obligations in an NGO context.

• Proficiency in written reporting and digital communication tools.

• Experience in VIP/Close Protection is desired

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrates humility patience gentleness kindness self-control in all aspects of work and is a servant leader.

• Able to travel extensively 50% of the time and at short notice and for longer periods of time.

• Able to relocate to Romania or Poland if not already resident and the ability to obtain a work visa.

• Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making under pressure.

• Collaboration and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.

• Self-motivation flexibility and leadership presence.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Desired (but not required) ability communicating in Romanian Bulgarian and/or Polish.

Application Process:

Upload Resume Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include at a minimum a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer study etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy Protection against Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence recruitment selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background police clearance and reference check processes.

At IJM were committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race color age sex marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work we truly believe that the work we are doing is Gods work not our own and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 Section702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed.

IJM requires a background check police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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