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About the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES):
IFES advances democracy for a better future. We collaborate with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for all. As the global leader in the promotion and protection of democracy, our technical assistance and applied research develops trusted electoral bodies capable of conducting credible elections; effective and accountable governing institutions; civic and political processes in which all people can safely and equally participate; and innovative ways in which technology and data can positively serve elections and democracy. Since 1987, IFES has worked in more than 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies. IFES is a nonpartisan, nonprofit headquartered in the United States where it is registered as a 501 (c)(3) organization.
Position Summary:
IFES is recruiting for a Global Risk Management and Security Director to engage with the Vice President of Programs, teams across IFES, and contracted security providers to oversee and manage the inherent risk in the environments in which IFES operates. The director will be responsible for security and emergency planning, orientation, training, responding to crisis situations, and managing security contractors. The director will work with senior leadership at IFES to support holistic global security operations that protect IFES personnel, assets, and reputation. The director will also be called upon to engage with relevant actors, including donors, the private sector, and security forums, to share information, guidance and advice. The director will be responsive to country-level security needs both in terms of coordinating and managing security planning and response, and also will travel to country offices as needed.
Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in international studies, global security management, risk management, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in risk management, security, and operations. Experience working with security providers and contractors required. Experience working in or with an international non-governmental organization, especially in an overseas post as a security professional, is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with established non-governmental security coordinating bodies.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Professional-level fluency in English is required. Other language capabilities a plus.
RELATED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
A successful candidate will have:
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$149k-198k (estimate)
02/07/2024
07/09/2024
ifes.org
COBLESKILL, NY
200 - 500
1987
EVERTON HENRIQUES
$50M - $200M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Vision: Democracy for a better future. Mission: Together we build democracies that deliver for all. The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. As the global leader in democracy promotion, we advance good governance and democratic rights by: --Providing technical assistance to election officials --Empowering the underrepresented to participate in the political process --Applying field-based research ...to improve the electoral cycle Since 1987, IFES has worked in over 145 countries from developing democracies, to mature democracies.
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