Department: SecurityLocation: Remote (home-based or within an existing Relief International country of operations)Travel: Required, including to high-risk and austere operational environmentsEmployment Type: Full-time About Relief International Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization working in partnership with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and disaster. The organization focuses on saving lives, building resilience, and promoting long-term health and wellbeing. With a workforce of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers across 15 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, Relief International delivers integrated programming in: Health and Nutrition Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Education Livelihoods RI works through evidence-based, conflict-sensitive, climate-smart, and inclusive approaches, prioritizing collaboration with local actors to ensure programming reaches the most vulnerable populations. Relief International operates as a global alliance comprising Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK, and Relief International-Europe, unified under a single senior leadership team and a one-team operating model. Role Overview The Global Safety & Security Training Manager is a newly established role responsible for leading the design, development, delivery, and quality assurance of Relief International’s global safety and security training framework. This position serves as both a strategic lead and an operational trainer, ensuring consistent, high-quality safety and security training across all countries of operation. The role focuses on building internal training capacity, strengthening organizational preparedness, and promoting inclusive and context-appropriate security practices for staff and partners operating in complex and high-risk environments. The position also includes deployment responsibilities, providing surge and responder support to country teams during routine operations, emergencies, critical incidents, or new programme start-ups. Deployments may involve travel to high- and extreme-risk locations. Key Responsibilities Training Strategy and Framework Development Develop and implement a global organizational strategy for safety and security training aligned with sector best practices Design modular training programmes adaptable to diverse operational contexts and risk levels Lead the development of hostile environment awareness training (HEAT) and preparedness for high-risk theatres Training Design and Capacity Building Develop blended learning approaches, including online/e-learning and in-person training programmes Ensure training content is tailored to audience needs and delivered through structured, sustainable methodologies Develop comprehensive lesson plans, facilitator guides, and up-to-date training materials Ensure training content is inclusive, multilingual where required, and reflective of operational risk profiles Create training packages for Relief International partners to strengthen their safety and security capacity Deliver training-of-trainers (ToT) workshops to build sustainable, country-level training capacity Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to staff involved in training delivery Quality Assurance and Standards Alignment Align training content with recognized industry standards and training bodies where applicable Support certification of training programmes by external bodies when appropriate and contextually relevant Establish continuous feedback mechanisms to assess training effectiveness at operational level Ensure alignment with RI medical governance standards where training intersects with first aid, trauma care, or medical response Ensure all training content adheres to RI’s Code of Conduct and Global Security and Access Policy External Representation and Coordination Represent Relief International in external learning, training, and sector coordination forums Collaborate with peer organizations to develop joint, cost-effective, and sector-aligned training initiatives Deployment and Surge Support Deploy as a security lead or support country teams during routine operations, emergencies, or programme start-ups Conduct security risk assessments and develop contingency and security management plans Support country and area-level security management planning and implementation Operate under the authority of the Global Security Lead and act as delegated security lead when assigned Behavior, Conduct, and Safeguarding Uphold and promote RI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies at all times Model ethical behavior and promote accountability within teams and with external stakeholders Ensure actions and decisions do not compromise the safety of staff or affected communities Promote awareness of RI’s reporting mechanisms and support effective incident management at country level Person Specification Essential Criteria Advanced university degree or equivalent professional experience Minimum of eight years’ progressive experience in security and access management in high-risk, conflict, or post-conflict settings At least five years’ experience in a security management role within an INGO or NGO Proven experience developing and delivering online and face-to-face training for adult learners Formal certification in adult learning and training delivery Current certification in emergency first aid and trauma care (minimum FREC 3, MIRA, or equivalent) Certification to deliver HEAT and emergency medical training through a recognized body Extensive experience in crisis and critical incident management, including training senior management teams Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mapping software such as ArcGIS Experience using tracking and satellite communication systems Fluency in written and spoken English Desirable Criteria Advanced certification in security risk management Internationally recognized qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French Organizational Values Relief International is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as a strong commitment to “Do No Harm.” Core organizational values include: Integrity Adaptability Collaboration Inclusivity Sustainability How to Apply Interested candidates should apply via the Relief International careers portal. 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