Security Risk Assessment & Reporting – 25%

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular context monitoring and Security Risk Assessments (SRA) for the zone.
• Provide timely and accurate security updates, situation reports, and incident briefs to management and the National Office.
• Track and analyze emerging threats (conflict, civil unrest, criminality) affecting WV staff/assets.
• Participate in zonal and national-level security assessments and integrate findings into local risk ratings.

Safety & Security Planning and SOP Implementation – 20%

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of Core Security Requirements (CSRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support in adapting national SOPs to zonal operational realities (e.g. access, compound, travel).
• Lead zonal staff awareness campaigns on key SOPs, including fire safety, evacuation, hibernation, and travel protocols.
• Conduct refresher trainings and security briefings for all staff and visitors.

Field Support, Staff Safety, and Security Equipment – 15%

Key Responsibilities:

• Track field staff movements and maintain regular communication with mobile teams.
• Conduct security briefings/orientations within 24 hours of staff/visitor arrival.
• Ensure functionality and availability of security communication devices (e.g. radios, satellite phones, trackers).
• Regularly assess offices, compounds, and field sites for security readiness and equipment gaps.

Access Negotiation and Stakeholder Engagement – 15%

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong networks with local authorities, security actors (including HAC), and community leaders to enhance staff safety and humanitarian access.
• Support permit processing and access negotiations with relevant local government bodies.
• Represent WV at security coordination forums in the zone (e.g. NGO security meetings, UN access groups).

Incident Management and Emergency Response – 10%

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as first responder for security incidents in the zone and escalate as per protocols.
• Support implementation of incident management procedures, including documentation and debriefs.
• Participate in post-incident learning sessions and emergency simulations (e.g. evacuation drills).

Guarding and Physical Security Oversight – 10%

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise contracted guard services, ensuring adherence to WV security standards and duty rosters.
• Conduct periodic checks on compound lighting, access control, and perimeter defenses.
• Recommend appropriate guard-to-post ratios based on threat environment (e.g., 3 guards at night in high-risk zones).

Administration and Documentation – 5%

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain secure records of all SRAs, incident logs, advisory reports, and access clearances.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual security reports from the zone.
• Support finance/admin with permit tracking and asset protection documentation.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian safety and security, including at least 2 years in conflict or fragile contexts.
• Proven track record in safety risk assessment, operational security support, and liaison with local authorities and security actors.
• Strong background in community engagement and humanitarian access.
• Experience in delivering staff safety training and briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex contexts and provide concise recommendations.

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• Bachelor's degree in Security Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Risk Management, or related field.
• Completion of INGO Safety and Security Training (HEAT, SSAFE or equivalent).
• First Aid certification (preferably updated annually).

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Understanding of Sudan’s socio-political and conflict landscape.
• Knowledge of NGO safety frameworks such as INSO, GISF, or UNDSS systems.
• Arabic language skills highly desirable.
• Experience using GIS, tracking tools, and security information platforms.

Travel and/or

Work Environment

Requirement

• Frequent travel to deep field locations (up to 60%) often in insecure or austere environments.
• Ability to work extended hours in response to security emergencies.

Physical

Requirements

• Physically fit and able to respond quickly in high-risk environments.
• Capable of enduring field conditions, long travel, and intense stress.

Language

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.