Security Manager

Razom is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 2014 in response to the Revolution of Dignity. The organization brings together people and resources to support a safe, democratic, and prosperous Ukraine through humanitarian aid, civil society development, education, and advocacy.

Razom is looking for a Security Manager to coordinate staff safety and security across its operations in Ukraine. This hands-on role combines daily security support, travel risk management, incident response, staff training, and the development of practical security policies and procedures. The Security Manager will serve as the main security contact for staff in Ukraine, visiting US colleagues, and international delegations, with support from an external security partner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and security questions across Razom’s teams in Ukraine
• Coordinate security support across programs, adapting guidance to their activities and risk levels
• Review travel plans, assess routes and locations, and coordinate pre-travel briefings, movement tracking, and arrival support
• Accompany teams and international delegations on trips within Ukraine when needed
• Develop, update, and implement practical security policies and procedures tailored to Razom’s operations
• Manage the relationship with the external security partner and arrange additional support when needed
• Monitor the security environment in Ukraine and share timely, clear updates and recommendations with staff and leadership
• Support risk assessments for program activities and events
• Organize security onboarding, briefings, training, and exercises for staff
• Coordinate the internal response to security incidents and prepare incident reports
• Maintain emergency action plans, communication protocols, and evacuation and contingency procedures
• Support background checks of candidates, grantees, contractors, and other partners within the organization’s security procedures
• Build relationships with local contacts, peer organizations, and relevant service providers

Requirements

• Relevant experience in security management, safety and security coordination, military service, law enforcement, or a related field
• Strong understanding of Ukraine’s security environment and practical approaches to assessing and managing risks
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with colleagues across different teams
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and readiness to handle daily operational tasks
• Familiarity with travel risk management, incident reporting, or security training
• Ability to work independently and adapt security practices to a small, dynamic NGO
• Fluent Ukrainian and strong written and spoken English, approximately B2-C1, for communication with international colleagues and delegations
• Willingness to work from Kyiv and travel within Ukraine
• Experience in an international or humanitarian NGO will be an advantage
• Experience developing security policies or coordinating external security providers will be an advantage
• Previous service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be an advantage

Candidates with relevant military experience, including veterans, are welcome to apply without previous NGO experience.

Conditions

• Full-time employment
• Official employment
• Hybrid work format with an office in central Kyiv
• Business trips within Ukraine, including accompanying teams and delegations when needed
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven international organization supporting Ukraine

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