HelpAge International is seeking an experienced Security Manager (Consultant) to provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and capacity strengthening across our global operations. As HelpAge works in fragile and conflict‑affected environments across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, this role is essential to ensuring the safety, security, and operational continuity of our staff and programmes. The consultant will play a key role in enhancing our security risk management framework and embedding best‑practice approaches to access, crisis management, and duty of care.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in humanitarian security risk management—ideally 20+ years—alongside senior‑level advisory expertise within INGOs. Strong analytical skills, proven crisis management experience, and the ability to mentor field teams are essential. Certified HEAT‑level instruction, an advanced academic background in security‑related fields, and the ability to work across multiple time zones will be highly valued.
Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit a short Expression of Interest (EOI), including a cover letter and CV to jobs@helpage.org with the subject line Consultancy – Security Manager. Applications close on Friday, 6 February 2026.
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