Global Security Officer (100%)

Overview

We are searching for a Global Security Officer (100%). Vacancy 1286 Permanent Contract. The position will be based in Berlin at our Global Security Unit attached to the Director of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and the Director of International Programs at Brot fr die Welt of the Protestant Agency for Diakonie and Development (Evangelisches Werk fr Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V.).

Evangelisches Werk fr Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V. (EWDE) brings together three brands and their respective fields of work: Diakonie Deutschland dedicated to social welfare within Germany; Brot fr die Welt focused on international development cooperation; and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe which provides humanitarian assistance in crisis situations worldwide. EWDE employs approximately 850 staff members across Berlin and its international offices. Together with a wide network of partners in Germany and around the world EWDE is committed to addressing growing social inequality and exclusion. The three brands work in their respective field through project-based and advocacy-based approaches to protect peoples dignity, combat poverty by improving living conditions, ensure the inclusion and participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups, provide financial support, facilitate deployment of development workers and volunteers to partner organizations, grant scholarships and advise partners through local crisis and conflict situations as well as fragile contexts. EWDE supports local partners through funding mechanisms and advocacy for humanitarian and non-violent solutions. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and Brot fr die Welt carry out their mandates in humanitarian action and development cooperation in line with the highest ethical and professional standards. Grounded in Christian faith, their work is guided by recognized ethical frameworks and internationally agreed professional standards. This principled approach ensures that all activities are conducted with integrity, transparency, accountability and deep respect for the dignity and rights of the people they serve.

Responsibilities

• Guided by the EWDE Head of Global Security, ensure the health, safety and security of EWDE staff working internationally by minimizing risks in line with the organization’s duty of care obligations.
• Identify, analyze and manage security risks and establish Security Risk Management (SRM) protocols and tools.
• Jointly lead the Travel Risk Management (TRM) process by assessing risks, advising supervisors and travelers, implementing risk mitigation measures and supporting travelers in emergencies.
• Develop Health, Safety & Security (HSS) plans and assist overseas field offices in their implementation, providing support to employees, contractors and volunteers working abroad.
• Participate actively in the organizational Incident, Emergency and Crisis Management process, oversee security equipment and develop and maintain security documentation.
• Provide guidance on Security Risk Management (SRM) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and conduct training sessions both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field; additional training in Labor Law, Security Risk Management or international Occupational Health & Safety.
• Substantial professional experience, preferably in Security Risk Management consultancy with international experience, especially in crisis and conflict regions (fragile contexts).
• Experience in humanitarian aid and/or development aid as well as security systems such as Video Surveillance (CCTV) and Access Control Systems (ACS).
• Proficiency in corporate Crisis Management and working in culturally diverse teams.
• Knowledge and experience in project management, training, commercial/business management and procurement.
• Excellent English and French language skills plus proficiency in German and in another relevant language like Spanish and/or Arabic.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis, particularly in crisis and emergency situations.
• Regularly available for 24/7 on-call stand-by for crisis and emergency support (rotation).
• Willingness to undergo a Tropical Fitness Examination according to German law (G35).
• Being available for international travel on a regular basis, particularly in crisis & emergency situations.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and family-friendly working conditions.
• Attractive Work-From-Home options (home office regulations).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for personal development.
• 30 days regular annual leave plus additional special holiday arrangements.
• Good public transport connections and bicycle garage on-site.

For any questions please contact Martin Keler (Tel. : -1691). Questions regarding the application process will be gladly answered by the HR department at .

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.

The duties of the position include independent and credible representation of EWDE to third parties. We are looking for employees who want to contribute their values and skills to a Christian organisation. We would be pleased if you could indicate your religious affiliation and denomination in your application documents.

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the German public sector (TVD) pay group 11 according to the service contract regulations of the Protestant Church in Germany.

Please apply by August using the following link.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV, Customer Service, Communication skills, Computer Skills, ICD Coding, Military Experience, Law Enforcement, NIST Standards, Security, DoD Experience, RMF, Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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