On-Site Security Risk Manager

As authoritarian governments around the world crack down on a free press and spread disinformation, RFE/RL’s mission – independent media in places where this is banned by the government or not yet established – is more critical than ever. 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is looking to hire an On-Site Security Risk Manager to join our Corporate Security Department in the Kyiv Bureau.

The Security Risk Manager will be responsible for the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for the RFE/RL Kyiv Bureau and all RFE/RL operations and personnel within Ukraine.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Your primary responsibilities will include: 

• Identifying, assessing potential threats, vulnerabilities and risks faced by the Kyiv Bureau and Kyiv Bureau staff, and reporting such to the Head of Corporate Security in Prague to develop and execute solutions to mitigate the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Assisting the Head of Corporate Security in Prague in collecting, updating, and communicating information regarding the security situation in Ukraine, Kyiv.
• Serving as the Bureau Security Officer and a security consultant to Kyiv Bureau management and individual staff members regarding their security needs.
• Reviewing and assessing the security posture of operations at the Kyiv Bureau by conducting comprehensive risk analyses and threat assessments based on external and internal sources.
• Investigating, documenting and reporting all security incidents that effect the Kyiv Bureau and/or Kyiv Bureau staff.
• Conducting periodic physical security systems and operating procedure assessments for all RFE/RL facilities within Ukraine and working with the Head of Corporate Security to adjust security techniques, methods, and operating procedures as necessary. 
• Planning, executing and documenting emergency training, exercises, and drills at the Kyiv Bureau 
• Conducting security orientation briefings for all newly assigned Kyiv Bureau staff.
• Liaising and coordinating with appropriate Kyiv City and Ukrainian federal government officials to assist the Kyiv Bureau and Kyiv Bureau staff in matters that require interactions with the police. 

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

The successful candidate will have:

• General Secondary Education
• Fluency (oral and written) in English and Ukrainian, knowledge of Russian is desirable but not required
• Professional Certification(s) such as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is desirable but not required. 
• 5 years of corporate security or related experience as a full-time professional security risk manager 
• Experience with the operation of electronic security systems, conducting physical security systems, operating procedure assessments
• Excellent communicative skills (in-person and in writing) 
• Ability to write detailed comprehensive reports in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

A complete list of responsibilities and qualifications can be found in the job description published at RFE/RL website: https://www.rferl.org/jobs/detail/OOPB070-2201.html

If you believe you are qualified for this role and would be inspired to work in a dynamic setting, at an international media organization whose mission is to provide accurate and reliable news to audiences in countries where a free press is banned by the government, or not fully established please apply here: https://radiofreeeuroperadiolibertyradiosvobodnaevropainc.teamio.net/reply?r=reply&;id=2000376195&rps=202

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

To learn more about us please refer to our web page: https://pressroom.rferl.org/about-us