Security Specialist

International SOS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist to join our outstanding team of security professionals based in our Regional Security Centre in Dubai, UAE. This position will be responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality security assessments and advice to client organizations in support of their workforce risk management. The individual will work as part of a 24/7 team providing security advice and situational awareness to client managers, travelers, international assignees and local workforce members operating in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North, East and Southern Africa. It will involve monitoring, reporting on and escalating developing security issues in the region.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver critical components of the 24 hour operation to advise and assist clients on workforce safety and security;
Monitor and drive awareness of the current security environment in countries in the region through all-source research and analysis;
Scan, report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting members of clients’ workforce in line with global reporting guidance and thresholds;
Deliver verbal and written security briefs tailored to an organization or employee’s profile and itinerary;
Deliver employee security trainings and workshops as well as engage in client specific consultancy tasks as required;
On occasion and as required/possible travel to countries of responsibility to assess current situation, local provider capabilities and expanding the existing network of contacts to further support clients.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

Educated to a degree level or equivalent practical experience;
Excellent written and verbal English language competency;
Interest in international affairs and the global security environment;
Experience in travel- or security-related field: military, government, NGO, journalism, relevant field of academia;
Knowledge of the political and security context of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East or North, East and Southern Africa.