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The Position

In this position, you will play a crucial role in our risk management systems, ensuring business continuity and prioritizing the well-being of our staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Security Risk Analysis:

• Lead continuous security risk analysis for the assigned geographic area, integrating political, military, social, and humanitarian dynamics into structured analytical outputs.
• Develop and maintain area-specific security risk profiles, threat matrices, and risk ratings to support operational decision-making and program planning.
• Conduct in-depth security risk assessments for existing and new program locations, movements, facilities, and activities, ensuring analytical rigor and consistency.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc analytical products, including security assessments, risk forecasts, trend analyses, and scenario-based projections.
• Contribute to the development, review, and updating of Local Security Management Plans and Contingency Plans by providing evidence-based risk analysis and recommendations.
• Identify emerging threats, early warning indicators, and changes in risk patterns, and proactively brief line management on potential operational implications.
• Support senior security management with analytical inputs for go/no-go decisions, access determinations, and risk acceptance discussions.
• Participate in joint risk assessments with program, operations, and security colleagues to ensure shared understanding of risks and mitigation options.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date security risk analysis documentation and ensure alignment with Mercy Corps global risk management frameworks and Ukraine-specific standards.
• Provide analytical support during incidents and crises, including rapid risk reassessment, impact analysis, and recommendations for adaptive mitigation measures.
• Ensure analytical findings are clearly communicated in written and verbal formats tailored to different audiences, including senior management and field teams.

Security Risk and Safety Hazard Management:

• Implement approved security policies, procedures, and risk mitigation measures across assigned locations in line with Security Management Plans and organizational standards.
• Support day-to-day security operations, including movement tracking, route planning, compliance with security protocols, and application of access procedures.
• Coordinate security support for program activities, field movements, assessments, and partner engagements to ensure safe implementation of operations.
• Monitor compliance with security procedures at field level and provide practical guidance to staff to address gaps or deviations.
• Maintain close coordination with field teams to ensure timely reporting of security incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Support the practical implementation of contingency measures during periods of heightened risk, including relocation, hibernation, or suspension of activities as directed.
• Assist in the management of incident response at field level, including coordination with relevant internal teams and external responders, as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of operational security records, including movement logs, incident reports, and security checklists.
• Provide on-the-ground security advice to staff and partners, translating approved risk mitigation measures into practical, actionable guidance.
• Support the delivery of security briefings and inductions for staff, visitors, and partners, focusing on operational procedures and situational awareness.

Training & Orientations:

• Deliver Security and Safety briefings to MC staff and visitors.
• Organize Security and Safety training for MC staff in accordance with the Training Program.
• Conduct in-house training and awareness sessions for MC staff as necessary and in accordance with the Training Program.
• Identify external providers of Security and Safety-related training available in the area of responsibility and liaise with them when needed.
• Suggest changes to the Training Program as needed.
• Inform staff in the area of responsibility about abrupt changes in the context in accordance with MC established procedures.

Liaison with local stakeholders:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with security staff from other INGOs and NGOs in the same area of responsibility, building a network of contacts, and increasing awareness of security practices used by other organizations.
• Communicate with military and law enforcement representatives in the area of operation during field trips to ensure MC’s access.
• Ensure MC is well connected and actively participate in relevant interagency and security coordination mechanisms in the area of responsibility, attending INGO and other interagency security coordination meetings.
• Represent Mercy Corps at external security meetings.

Staff movement security

• Approve staff movement in accordance with the MC established procedures.
• Track staff movement in the area of responsibility in accordance with the MC established procedures.
• Work with operations to track staff location and account for staff in the area of responsibility.
• Report violations of security and safety procedures and rules by the MC staff or visitors.

Report and manage incidents:

• Serve as the primary focal point for incident reporting in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure all security and safety incidents have been filed and reported.

Office Safety/Security Equipment Management:

• Responsible for ordering, tracking, checking, and issuing security equipment, including regular quality and maintenance checks.
• Perform regular assessments of the MC premises, including the office, guest house, and other areas, and identify necessary safety measures.
• Ensure appropriate access control to the MC premises.
• Conduct basic office safety drills as required by minimum standards.
• Originate procurement of security equipment in accordance with MC standards.

Team Coordination:

• Share best practices with other department members. Attend weekly team meetings and actively share lessons learned and needs.
• Replace other members of the Security Team as assigned by the line management.
• Perform duties throughout the country as assigned by the line management.
• Coordinate with, report to, and seek approvals from the Safety Security Coordinator, Security Manager, Security, Safety & Humanitarian Access Director as required for specific tasks.
• Proactively seek personal professional improvement opportunities and discuss the personal improvement plan with the Line Manager.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Master’s degree in international relations, Security Management or Police.
• Experience in similar role 5 years.
• Professional and Approachable Demeanor:

• Problem-solving and Bureaucratic Skills:
  • Possesses strong problem-solving abilities to navigate bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate program activities for Mercy Corps throughout the region.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure:
  • Thrives in high-pressure situations and can effectively manage tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Diplomatic Approach:
  • Adheres to Mercy Corps protocols on representation and reporting, demonstrating diplomacy in all interactions.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English:
  • Required fluency in both Ukrainian and English languages for effective communication.
• Independence and Initiative:
  • Capable of working independently, taking initiative, and demonstrating proactive behavior.
• Good Organizational Skills:
  • Exhibits excellent organizational skills, ensuring efficient management of tasks and responsibilities.
• Cultural Sensitivity:
  • Works effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.
• Teamwork and Leadership:
  • Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively within a team, while respectfully following instructions from leadership.

Success Factors

• Trustworthy and Professional Demeanor:
  • Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and non-judgmental behavior, earning the trust of the entire team.
• Promotes, demonstrates, and follows MC Ukraine values:
  • Assuming positive intent
  • Is solution oriented
  • Practice respectful candor
• Understanding of Programming Modalities:
  • Possesses a solid understanding of programming modalities and priorities, aligning security and safety practices accordingly.
• Effective Team Player:
  • Collaborates closely with the Operations team, Crisis Analytics, and other departments, fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Strong Decision-making Skills:
  • Capable of managing a daily top-down go/no-go process efficiently and effectively, ensuring timely and informed decision-making.
• Adaptability in Rapidly Changing Contexts:
  • Plays a key role in the Security Risk Assessment process, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in rapidly evolving situations.
• Curiosity and Program Alignment:
  • Values curiosity and shows genuine interest in understanding the program objectives, going beyond military or law enforcement experience.
• Commitment to Humanitarian Principles:
  • Possesses a solid understanding of humanitarian principles and demonstrates a strong commitment to following them.
• Effective Communication Skills:
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical Thinking:
  • Exhibits strong analytical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and propose effective solutions.

Deadline for submission of applications: 13 February 2026

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