Security Manager – Ukraine
Role: Security Manager – Ukraine
Hours: Full-time
Remuneration: £3,500 to £4,000 monthly gross (dependent on experience)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Ukraine (Country Wide)
This role is part of our Ukraine Programme and will be carried out within Ukraine
Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements).
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years.
We are recruiting a Security Manager to manage the UK-Med Security function in Ukraine, in line with UK-Med’s policies and procedures. The Security Manager will partner with the Country Director.
The Security Manager will design, draft and disseminate overarching safety and security plans and crisis management plans and attendant structures, and will advise country teams on security management processes. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering trainings and ensuring that adequate practices and policies are in place across country and field offices.
The Security Manager will bring significant security expertise developed through a strong experience working in the humanitarian sector, including in insecure environments. The Security Manager will ideally have an advanced level as a humanitarian access practitioner.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through and influential role in humanitarian programming.
At the same time UK-Med tries to provide feedback to applicants and share with them where they have fallen short in the competitive process, it may be very difficult to provide individual feedback.
To apply:
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – UK-Med Security Manager – Ukraine 2023 before applying and base your application on this.
To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible.
The closing date for applications is 9th August 2023
The question you will be asked to answer are:
- Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements). Do you have this?
- If you do not have the required status, we will be unable to progress your application any further.Also, please note that UK-Med is unable to support VISA applications at this time
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.