Security Director Assistance Mashreq, Iran, East & Southern Africa, EECA

at  International SOS

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Extremely strong knowledge of security risk management best practices and principles across a diversity of risk environments, supported by in-country experience in challenging/hostile environments.
• Significant knowledge of directing, planning and managing complex Security Assistance operations.
• Very strong knowledge of the political and security landscape within Mashreq & Iran, East & Southern Africa, EECA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations and advice to non-expert audiences in English.
• Ability to critically analyze multiple streams of security, logistics and threat-based information under time pressure and produce actionable advice and plans of action.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, cross functional, global, matrixed business.
• Knowledge of and experience in managing all stages of an operational intelligence cycle.
• A self-starter with a highly developed sense of urgency and mission focus.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, at least 10+ years’ experience in Security Assistance delivery and planning including deployed experience in hostile and/or challenging environments in military, police, government, NGO, or private sector roles ideally in Mashreq & Iran, East & Southern Africa, EECA.
• Team leadership and management experience, ideally including remote management or hybrid working.
• Experience in planning, managing, and conducting complex security assistance operations.
• Experience in writing to senior management and decision-makers.
• Experience working internationally and managing cross-culturally.
• Experience in the risk management field, especially when applied to security risk management.
• Public speaking and training delivery experience.
• Business development, consultancy, and sales experience.
• Significant experience in conducting profile specific security risk assessments.
• Quality management experience.
• Crisis Management experience.
• Educated to a degree level (or relevant professional training & experience) in a field related to security studies, war studies, international politics, international relations or similar.
• Accreditation by regionally recognized security or risk management body.

TRAVEL / ROTATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Some travel, sometimes on urgent request.
• Periodic evening/weekend work based on operational requirements.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Security Director, Assistance, for the Mashreq & Iran, East & Southern Africa, and EECA regions to join our team of security professionals at the Dubai Regional Security Center.
The Security Director, Assistance (Mashreq & Iran, East & Southern Africa, EECA) is a pivotal leadership role overseeing security assistance within a designated region and supporting the global security assistance programme. This senior position demands a well-rounded skillset encompassing leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to exceptional client service.