Senior Field Security Officer

About the role

The International Organization based in Geneva seeks a Senior Field Security Officer to strengthen its global security and duty‑of‑care framework. The role combines strategic security management, crisis response, travel‑risk oversight and operational coordination across high‑risk environments. You will work closely with senior leadership and international partners to protect staff and ensure operational resilience.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and enhance field safety and security frameworks aligned with duty‑of‑care principles.
• Design and implement security strategies, policies and operational procedures for international missions.
• Advise senior leadership on security risks, crisis management and emergency preparedness.
• Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents and crisis situations.
• Conduct country and regional security risk assessments and provide operational recommendations.
• Deliver security briefings, awareness sessions and training programmes for staff and managers.
• Support travel‑risk management initiatives and promote a strong organisational security culture.
• Collaborate with international organisations and external security partners.

Required profile

• Significant experience in international security management, field security or crisis management.
• Background within international organisations, NGOs, development agencies, military, police or security environments.
• Strong experience in risk assessment, emergency response and security operations.
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and provide strategic guidance.
• Experience designing policies, procedures and operational security frameworks.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in English and French.

Required skills