OVERVIEW
NP has been working in Darfur for several years, with particular focus on North Darfur and is now looking at expanding its operations. Working through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP), NP centres local communities in preventing violence and promoting positive peace. The NP programming focuses on building capacities within local communities to engage in nonviolent self-protection methods such as protective accompaniment/presence, community-led safety and security initiatives such as conflict de-escalation techniques and early warning/response mechanisms.
JOB SUMMARY
This position interacts with all other functions as well as the field-based program teams. The position includes on-site security support and capacity building to field staff and ensuring that all staff are aware of and trained in the Standard Operating Procedures and related skills necessary for compliance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Information Collection, Management and Communication:
* Lead security information gathering, collation and dissemination from a range of local and international sources and produce formal security updates
* Initiate and maintain close contact with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors – NGOs, INGOs, UN and government agencies, security forces and other armed actors
* Monitor and analyze the security situation, ensuring reliable security information as basis for informed decision-making and maintain a map and log of critical security incidents to support security decision making and ensure staff and management are aware of the issues
* Ensure the whole team is aware of how to report and manage security incidents
* Provide security context analysis and daily security updates and rapidly communicate relevant security information, analysis and recommendations to SMT and staff
* Provide on-the-ground security advice and ensure situational awareness to mitigate risks to programme staff in the field
* Support risk analysis for the country program as a whole, advise the SMT on security-related issues
* Ensure that a centralized filing system of security-related documents is maintained and available to the appropriate staff.
Tools Development and Team Training:
* Map security training needs, such as personal security, security management, health and safety and trauma care/first aid, in addition to role specific training for drivers, security guards and other related roles. Coordinate in-field and in-country training, as needed, to meet training needs.
* Plan and lead trainings for all new staff in the priority subjects and regular refresher trainings for all staff to ensure continuity in learning and skills capacity
* Provide in-depth security inductions for new staff upon arrival and additional briefings for all staff upon major shifts in the security context.
* Recommend new protocols, or adjustments to procedures, to improve effective risk mitigation and support drafting of such as necessary
* In coordination with SMT, ensure that all staff are aware of, and trained in, the procedures detailed in NP security documentation and Standard Operating Procedure documents
Access and Risk Mitigation and Management for Unarmed Civilian Protection Approaches:
* Undertake detailed mapping and access analysis for primary, secondary and contingency routes to and from the NP project sites
* Support HoM in mapping access for protection needs, entry points for engagement and de-escalation tactics for engagement with difficult, key stakeholders (authorities, de facto authorities, armed groups, non-state armed groups)
* Support the HoM and other key project team members in ensuring good analysis and relationship building critical to access
* Support Senior Management Team and Base Managers in initiating and maintaining close links to relevant security actors at national, regional, state and local level with relevance per location; where helpful to initiate and maintain own close links as well for negotiating and implementing access approaches. Facilitate an ongoing culture within the wider team of security awareness and ownership, and commitment to the procedures and to each other and arrange ongoing training as a key strategy for improved security conditions
* Produce and ensure adherence to SOPs, contingency plans and risk assessment documentation, ensuring these are up to date and in line with required standards
* Lead security assessments in potentially high-risk new programme locations, or travel routes, to make recommendations regarding movements (Go-No-Go) and required risk mitigation steps required if movements are cleared
* Review standard requests for travel to new locations (regardless of security risk level) or repeat travel to high risk locations, supporting Base Managers and HoM with sign-off
* Advise on, and develop, contingency plans for critical incidents, including issues like hibernation, medevac, evacuation, vehicle injury accidents, among others and work with staff to prepare for those contingencies.
* Conduct physical security assessments of current and future guesthouse, office locations, and program implementation sites. Provide recommendations for physical security improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
* Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent Level of Knowledge in Safety & Security, International Armed Conflict, Peace Studies, Intelligence Studies, or International Relations.
* Previous experience working with an INGO in a security management position or field coordination position with management of security. Candidates with significant military and private security management experience will also be considered.
* Previous experience working in a complex and dynamic operational environment
* Adaptability and willingness to learn new programming, adjusting traditional security management protocols to fit the needs, agility, and purpose of NP's Unarmed Civilian Protection approaches
* Completed a Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course within the past 12 months
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential:
* Previous experience in providing security and safety advice for personnel and infrastructure against a spectrum of threats in complex and hostile environments
* Leadership ability with demonstrated capacities to analyze needs, develop a plan and action the plan to completion
* Comprehensive understanding of strategic, tactical and operational safety and security risk management
* Previous experience working with and negotiating with armed actors.
* Strong analytical skills on security analysis and conflict sensitivity
* Excellent organization and administrative skills
* Skills in researching, tracking and analyzing issues and trends
* Excellent writing abilities – with capacity for drafting quality documents, briefs and reports quickly
* Training skills: Ability to lead staff trainings
* Problem solving capabilities
* The ability to remain calm, focused, organized and results oriented under pressure and with rapidly changing circumstances
* Able to balance and integrate security, well-being and programme needs in analysis and advising
* High-level communication and relationship building skills, able to communicate with discretion and sensitivity.
* Able to build security networks and represent NP externally
* English writing and speaking fluency
Desirable:
* Certified First Aid/Trauma Care Trainer for high threat environment.
* Arabic language is an asset
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers/671
HOW TO APPLY:
* Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* The closing date for applications is Friday, 26 June 2026.
* Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
* As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.
Applications can be submitted at: https://nonviolentpeaceforce.bamboohr.com/careers
Please verify the role is posted at: https://nonviolentpeaceforce.org/work-with-us/