Lead Security Analyst, Sahel, Maghreb, Israel & Palestinian Territories

Job title:

Lead Security Analyst, Sahel, Maghreb, Israel & Palestinian Territories

Company

International SOS

Job description

International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Established 35 years ago, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world.About the roleThe Lead Security Analyst is responsible for the direction, guidance and analytical line for part of Europe, West & Central Africa, Sahel & Maghreb, Israel, and The Palestinian Territories across all internal and client-facing deliverables, in line with the direction set by the Security Director, Information & Analysis and in alignment with the Security Director, Assistance in line with global standards.This role will be the regional analytical lead for the above geographical areas and will work closely with other Lead Security Analysts and Medical I&A leads on issues of overlap, in addition to being closely integrated into the day-today security assistance operation, ensuring that operational planning in both business as usual and crisis scenarios are being fed by, and aligned with, the analytical position and outlook.The Lead Security Analyst is expected to have an understanding of and interest in shaping how I&A should be delivered to clients in an audience-centric way across the multimedia digital space in collaboration with the Content Services professional community. You will be one of the key spokespeople in support of Sales & Marketing on issues pertaining to the above geographical areas. In addition you will provide on-the-job training and support for the Security Specialists, I&A as well as being part of regional and global projects to enhance the I&A collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.Key responsibilities

• Ensure International SOS’ analytical position and outlook is clear to its clients and internal stakeholders in order to inform timely decision-making.
• Ensure the Security Specialist, I&A team is given appropriate collection direction for the region on a standing and dynamic basis.
• Ensure the Security Specialist, I&A team has appropriate numbers and diversity of sources for intelligence collection, developing action plans for the Security Director, I&A where appropriate.
• Ensure International SOS’ operational posture and planning for the region is taken in full view of the security outlook.
• Oversee functional feedback to Security Specialists, I&A for deliverables relating to the region, building both subject matter knowledge of the region in the team as well as intelligence analysis and writing best practice.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across the Content Services & Medical I&A professional communities to ensure comprehensiveness of output and overall economy of effort.
• Oversee the maintenance of background client-facing security information, ensuring it is up to date and reflective of the current risk environment and International SOS’ analytical and operational position.
• Contribute to ensuring International SOS has a best-in-class security I&A capability by participating in projects relating to functional enhancements, such as intelligence collection tools and trainings.
• As required travel to countries in the region to assess the current security situation, local provider capabilities and expand the existing network of security I&A and assistance contacts to further support clients and aid operational planning.
• Participation in the regional security on-call roster as required.
• As required, deliver safety and security trainings and workshops – especially those focused on the region – as well as engage in client specific security I&A consultancy tasks as required.
• Support the Sales and Marketing teams in the articulation of International SOS’ services and in providing functional expertise in the region client facing forums such as webinars.
• Build an extensive understanding of a 24/7, global, integrated operational intelligence cycle as part of a business supporting clients with analysis and assistance across security, health, and logistical threats.
• Undertake competency-based trainings based on management assessment of priorities.
• Undertake wider training courses relating to the work of security I&A as agreed with line management.

About you

• Excellent knowledge of the political and security landscape within Europe, West & Central Africa, Sahel & Maghreb, Israel, and The Palestinian Territories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences in English.
• Proficiency in other languages an advantage: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or other languages.
• Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure and produce actionable insights.
• Ability to identify key streams of effort and direct colleagues accordingly.
• Knowledge of all stages of intelligence cycle including multi-source direction and collection.
• On the ground experience in Europe, West & Central Africa, Sahel & Maghreb, Israel, and The Palestinian Territories in challenging, remote or hostile environments is preferred.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.
• Typically 5+ years’ experience in security intelligence analysis and production including specialisation in Europe, West & Central Africa, Sahel & Maghreb, Israel, and The Palestinian Territories in a relevant sector such as: military, government, NGO, journalism; relevant academic studies.
• Experience at all levels of an intelligence cycle involving digital and human sources.
• Experience in writing to senior management and decision-makers, public speaking, client-facing presentation and/or media experience.
• Crisis Management experience.
• Experience of working in a customer/client focused role.
• Master’s degree (or relevant professional training) in a field related to security intelligence, international politics, international relations or similar.

BenefitsAdditional Information:

• Some travel, sometimes on urgent request.
• Occasional evening/weekend work based on operational requirements.

Benefits:-A day’s leave for your birthday
-Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance, paid volunteering day
-Subsidised staff cafeteria and free tea, coffee and fruit
-Discount schemes (Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts)
-Access to Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme
-Access to Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events#EUROPE #LINKEDIN #LONDONAt International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development. We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support.International SOS has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer’s Institute (TEI) for 2024.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:10:31 GMT

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