Country Security Manager

Samaritan’s Purse

Juba, South Sudan

Looking for a meaningful career in security? Join Samaritan's Purse as the Country Security Manager in Juba, South Sudan. In this vital role, you'll ensure the safety and security of our staff and operations, enabling us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while delivering safe and impactful programs to meet the physical needs of those we serve. Bring your expertise, passion, and skills to make a lasting impact with a purpose that matters for eternity!

A Day in the Life of a Country Security Manager:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Country Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
Work closely with the Projects Country Director and Senior Management team to support the overall objectives of Samaritans Purse in the country by advising on security strategy and implementation, and keeping them informed of the security status, information, needs, and concerns.
Update and maintain security policies and procedures for the country office, base locations, and international field staff housing. This includes base security procedures, emergency relocation/evacuation, travel restrictions, security training, new staff/volunteer briefing, and other physical security measures.
Advise and assist the Country Director in the design and implementation of field and programmatic security policies to include site assessments, trip planning procedures, program implementation, emergency response plans, redundant communications systems and procedures, travel restrictions, and incident reporting.
Directly supervise a Security Program Manager and other security staff. Advises and assists the Country Director with contracting, implementation, management, training, and supervision of the security guard force.
Monitor potential and present emergencies, and keeps all staff informed of events. Maintains and adjusts thresholds and triggers for changes in local security.
Analyze open source and confidential information to support security department objectives. Provides analysis of security incident patterns and trends, in the assigned country, to ensure proper incident reporting procedures are followed in cases where security incidents involve Samaritans Purse staff.
Develop and maintain a network of security contacts who can provide real time security information to support Samaritans Purse operations and staff. Maintains an in-depth understanding of the countrys security challenges and emerging threats.
Assist the Regional Security Manager/Director in conducting after-action investigations after a security incident has occurred, with specific regard to Samaritans Purse policies and procedures, as well as legal and cultural requirements. Assists compliance and internal audit teams with investigations as necessary.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in a disaster location.
Spiritual maturity; ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Diplomacy and negotiating skills; coordinate with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
Understanding of complex security situations and ability to advise program design accordingly.
Ability to analyze information, develop a complete picture of security situations, and communicate effectively to leadership, in both verbally and written form.
Flexibility and adaptability; critical thinking skills.
Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Previous international military experience (preferred) or relevant experience in an international field assignment, managing security concerns.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Arabic would be helpful.