Security Consultant

Job title:

Security Consultant

Company

Green Powered Technology

Job description

Green Powered Technology (GPTech) is a global sustainable energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a sustainable future. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact for realizing a sustainable future.

Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering sustainable solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. GPTech is a signatory to the Global Compact and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with an emphasis on providing technical support in the areas of Affordable and Clean Energy; Climate Action; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Clean Water and Sanitation; and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 13 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 65 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and meet societal needs. Visit www.greenpoweredtechnology.com for more information. About the Position:
GPTech is seeking a Security Consultant to lead safety and security operations for GPTech’s global presence, which involves corporate field offices located around the world. Some of the locations are in unstable or conflict zones that require specialized planning for the safety and security of our staff and in-country offices. The Consultant will lead the overall security and risk management oversight of existing field offices and work locations, as well as future opportunities. The Consultant should be an expert in the review and development of security procedures for multiple contingencies, from low-level unrest areas to active conflict zones. The Consultant will be responsible for conducting assessments of office locations, staff accommodation, safety and evacuation plans, emergency communication equipment, contingency planning, liaising with local security companies and government agencies, and assisting in the development of security plans for proposals for future work. This is a consultant role based out of GPTech’s headquarters office in Arlington, VA. While primarily remote, the Consultant should be available to work in the office regularly as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead company efforts to promote staff safety and security, including providing vision, leadership, and training initiatives on company efforts that enhance staff safety and security while ensuring specific and defined mechanisms are in place to address safety and security risk.
• Oversee company safety and security guidelines, policies, and procedures, making recommendations to correct deficiencies and providing analysis and reports to the CEO and other senior management as required.
• Develop plans and budgets based on short- and medium-term forecasts for proposal development.
• Support emergency responses by assessing emergencies, identifying safety and security aspects relating to project interventions, establishing security and communications support systems, and communicating internally/externally.
• Provide 24/7 monitoring of global security conditions, with a particular focus on the countries where GPTech operates. Anticipate and respond directly and proactively to staff who may be impacted by emerging events or conditions.
• Serve as a 24/7 point of contact and facilitator for critical incidents.
• Support staff in the field, include chiefs of party and field office managers, and security focal points on crisis and incident management.
• Guide and assist Crisis Management Team on all safety and security issues during crisis periods and manage critical security incidents (i.e., kidnapping/hostage event).
• Serve as an external and internal resource to raise the profile of GPTech, particularly around the safety and security of International Non-Governmental Organization workers in collaboration with international organizations, governments, and external stakeholders.
• Advise on purchase of travel and security-related insurances and other safety and security services and risk management service providers.
• Establish and manage relationships with all third-party risk management providers (brokers, insurance carriers/consultants, and security vendors).
• Participate in security professional networks and brief GPTech leadership on findings.
• Provide pre-departure and post-arrival travel briefings to GPTech staff and consultants.
• Provide fleet and journey management support to include recommendations on vehicle types and specifications for country office.
• Assist in providing sound advice and initiating project start-ups to include finding office space, setting up the office, finding accommodations, procuring communications, and opening bank accounts.
• Assist in project closeouts to include disposition of government-furnished equipment.
• Provide day-to-day security guidance and coaching to support the security team and security focal points of the country offices.
• Provide and advise on training for the short- and long-term technical assistance staff for visiting the field offices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, project management, business administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years practical field experience in a senior security management or leadership role in challenging or insecure environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and awareness, and incident response
• Expertise in current safety and security practices and issues affecting international development work globally and experience of international development security management
• Ability to assess and manage security situations and to develop personal security and evacuation procedures
• Experience with incident reporting and mapping, intelligence collection and analysis functions, and the compilation of security reports and assessments
• Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, project implementation in challenging conditions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, establish information and security networks, and coordinate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in post-conflict and hostile environments
• Professional proficiency in English required; additional language skills preferred

Thank you for applying and for your interest in Green Powered Technology. Only qualified candidates selected for further screening will be contacted. Candidates will be evaluated continuously. All are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as employment may be contingent upon a successful background check, security clearance, and/or customer approval.

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

Green Powered Technology is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, in all facets of the employment process. Green Powered Technology prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This is a regular full time position

Expected salary

Location

Arlington, VA

Job date

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:00:57 GMT

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