Risk and Security Officer

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

The project will be managed by Creative Business Consulting (CBC) Pvt Ltd & Committed to Good (CTG) for their client (United Nations / UN agency). It will involve collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of projects in Pakistan. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the client of CBC / CTG, who will manage the related hiring & administrative operations in Pakistan.

Role objectives

Context & risk analysis:

• Develops & updates the country security profile, analysing socio political, criminal, health risks & other threats.
• Conducts security assessments across all provinces with CBC / CTG operations & maintains an updated risk analysis matrix.
• Builds & maintains relationships with key local stakeholders for intelligence gathering & situational awareness.
• Monitors, tracks & reports on security incidents involving CBC / CTG personnel, ensuring timely responses & updates to senior management.

Security plans & procedures:

• Drafts, implements & manages security policies, SOPs & contingency plans tailored to local conditions.
• Provides security advice to senior management & recommend updates to the country security plan.
• Designs & sets up a security communication system (warden system) for CBC / CTG staff.

Daily security management & crisis response:

• Ensures field staff adhere to security protocols & mitigate risks through clear communication & preparedness.
• Monitors compliance with MOSS (UN) & implements security upgrades as needed.
• Adapts crisis management protocols to local circumstances & acts as a key member of the crisis management team.
• Manages emergency preparedness & response, including planning for & facilitating, when required during crises or high risk events, evacuation & relocation procedures for staff.

Training & communication:

• Conducts security briefings & train national staff to enhance awareness & responsibilities.
• Provides mandatory security briefings to international staff when deployed or on visit.
• Ensures clients & consultants are well informed on security matters, providing regular updates & ensuring compliance with CBC / CTG’s security protocols.

Security network & stakeholder engagement:

• Builds a network of security contacts & engages with UN agencies, local authorities, NGOs & other key stakeholders in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Mirpur, Sukkur & Hyderabad areas.
• Collaborates with the Regional Director & country management team to secure access & builds stakeholder relationships.

Other tasks as assigned including but not limited to:

• Field risk assessments (CBC / CTG offices) especially regional sub offices.
• Incident management support.
• Local intel / alerts.
• Refresher safety induction training.
• Emergency procedures review & updates.
• Develop emergency response plans for key locations.
• Local NISA clearance through background checks.
• Ultra localized intel.
• Establish whatsapp / skype groups & warden system etc.
• Monitor staffs whereabouts.
• Static location tracking & updates.
• Staff movement planning & approval via ‘safe trip’.
• Incident management & response (local coordination & management of 3rd parties including clients Security Managers).
• Liaising closely with the CBC / CTG security & risk management team to ensure CBC / CTG’s high standard of Duty of Care (DoC) is consistently applied.
• Liaising closely with UN security representatives in Pakistan for IOM, UNOPS, WFP & as well as other INGOs & NGOs operating in the region.
• Ensuring all staff operate in compliance with company policies, procedures, report infractions without delay to the Country Manager & keeping the Regional Director & Global Risk Manager in cc on all emails.

Project reporting

• This role reports to the Regional Director.

Key competencies

• Bachelors in political science, international relations, risk management or a related field, a masters degree is an advantage.
• Strategic thinking & the ability to provide leadership in high pressure, rapidly changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage & motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, reporting skills & strong stakeholder management abilities.

Team management

• Team management experience is desired for this role.

Further information

• Willingness & ability to travel frequently to field locations, including remote & challenging environments, with a focus on both security assessments & ongoing operational support.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.