Panama: Officer, Security

Job Purpose

Enhance the IFRC Americas Region’s security risk management capability, by assisting the Regional Security Coordinator in coordinating strategic and operational security risk management activities and analysis

Position Requirements

Education

• A university degree in a relevant field
• Professional training in security management and/or security analysis

Experience

• 3 years working experience in a similar wide-ranging role
• Familiarity with Movement and International Federation policies and guidelines - Preferred
• Past field experience in humanitarian security work, preferably in the Region and with the RC/RC Movement - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Good understanding of physical and procedural security and safety measures
• Excellent understanding of IFRCs Minimum Security Requirements- Preferred
• Ability to travel to field environments
• Sound understanding of the Americas’ context and challenges
• Ability to work toward tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Valid first aid and fire safety certification
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment

Languages

• Fluently spoken and written English and Spanish

Interested candidates should visit the link: https://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-description/?id=30776 to view the full job description and to submit their application no later than July 19, 2019.