Security Coordinator

Project HOPE Namibia (PHN); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) is seeking a Security Coordinator to implement security strategies in Gaza. The role involves conducting security assessments, managing incident responses, and providing training. Candidates should have 3–7 years of field security experience and a relevant degree, alongside fluency in Arabic and English.

This position demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in field security in complex environments.
• Experience working in NGOs is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the security management framework.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify threats.
• Monitor the security environment for operational decision-making.
• Provide security briefings and training to staff.

Skills

Field security experience

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Coping under stress

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

Job description

Location: Palestine‑Gaza Strip

Position Type: Local Hire

Title: Security Coordinator

Division: Global Health

Reports To: Security & IT Manager

This position is being advertised contingent upon award; a formal offer will be extended only if funding is confirmed.

Job Responsibilities

• The Security Coordinator supports the effective implementation of the organization’s security management framework at the country level.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments of offices, facilities, and operational areas to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation measures in coordination with the Security Manager.
• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of Security Management Plans, security strategies, and operational procedures aligned with the organization’s global security framework.
• Monitor the security environment and provide contextual analysis to support informed operational decision‑making.
• Ensure the implementation of approved security policies, procedures, and mitigation measures across operational sites in close coordination with program, logistics, and management teams.
• Oversee travel security procedures, movement tracking, and security clearance processes for staff operating in various locations.
• Support the safeguarding of organizational assets including offices, guesthouses, warehouses, equipment, and vehicles through appropriate security controls and monitoring systems.
• Support the coordination of responses to security incidents and emergencies in consultation with the Security Manager, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Conduct incident reviews and support the implementation of lessons learned to strengthen risk mitigation and response procedures.
• Maintain effective security communication systems including incident reporting platforms, advisories, and regular situational updates.
• Support the development and maintenance of Emergency Action Plans, contingency plans, evacuation procedures, and operational continuity measures.
• Coordinate and periodically test communication systems such as staff telephone trees, warden systems, and emergency notification procedures.
• Serve as an operational member of the Country Incident Management Team when activated during emergencies or crises.
• Provide security briefings, orientation sessions, and technical training to staff on security awareness, personal safety, incident reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance with organizational safety protocols.
• Maintain professional liaison with humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, and relevant security actors to support information sharing and operational coordination.
• Participate in inter‑agency security coordination forums and contribute to collective security information platforms when appropriate.
• Support the management and supervision of security guards and contracted security services, ensuring performance standards and contractual obligations are met.
• Assist in monitoring security staffing requirements and operational coverage for facilities and program sites.
• Support and develop crowd management procedures at operational sites, including the implementation and improvement of related SOPs.
• Support security analysis and contextual assessments and provide recommendations to the Security Manager to help inform and support program operations.
• Prepare regular security updates, weekly reports, and situational analyses for senior management and headquarters.
• Ensure security operations comply with organizational policies, humanitarian principles, and relevant local regulations.
• Contribute to maintaining the organization’s professional reputation through adherence to the Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and respectful engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the safety and continuity of operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in field security in complex and unstable environments.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in security management, international relations, risk management, or a related field; equivalent professional security training may be considered.
• Previous experience working in NGOs.
• Emergency response experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to relate to and motivate national staff effectively.
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources.
• Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Excellent decision‑making skills.
• Must work independently under difficult conditions.
• Advanced First Aid training.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Fluency in Arabic and English both written and oral.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position requires mobility in an office environment and the ability to use standard office equipment. The role is based in Gaza, where candidates must be able to work in a rapidly changing and resource‑deprived environment with austere living conditions.