Ending extreme poverty – whatever it takes
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
WHO WE ARE
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression.
Extreme geographies. Extreme climate challenges. Extreme crises. Nothing will stop Concern fighting extreme poverty. Our teams on the ground are working together with people living in the most difficult situations, to bring about lasting change to lives, livelihoods and communities.
We provide life-saving and life-changing support to communities around the world who are most vulnerable to crises. From rapid emergency response to our innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.
OUR VISION FOR CHANGE
We believe in a world where no one lives in poverty, fear or oppression; where all have access to a decent standard of living and the opportunities and choices essential to a long, healthy and creative life; a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.
When an emergency strikes, we are among the first on the ground – mobilising expert teams in just 24 hours. From hurricanes in Haiti to famine in South Sudan, we go to the ends of the earth to reach the most vulnerable.
Our mission doesn't stop until extreme poverty does.
Job Title: Security Advisor
Reports to: Emergency Director
Direct reports: None
Internal partnerships:
To work with country teams in three regions – particularly Security Focal Points (SFP) and Security Focal Groups (SFG) – to reinforce and support essential contextual analysis, situational monitoring specifically in rapidly changing risk environments.
To work with country teams, particularly SFPs and SFGs, to ensure that their security risk management practice, documentation and incident reporting remains commensurate with security risk profiles in their specific locations.
To work with country teams and regional desks on preparation and response plans to ensure the safety of Concern staff in the event of fire and selected natural hazards including extreme wind events, earthquakes, floods and volcanoes.
Job Location: London or Belfast
While the role can be primarily remote, there is an expectation of regular on-site presence, including a minimum of one day per week in the office. The postholder will also be required to attend external face-to-face meetings to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and to attend all in-office staff days.
London
Our London office is based in The Foundry, a vibrant and eco-conscious workspace near Vauxhall and Oval stations. At The Foundry,
you’ll be based in a dynamic, purpose‑driven workspace designed to support collaboration and innovation. The building offers excellent on‑site facilities, including a vegan café and a programme of monthly events, workshops, and networking opportunities with other charities and NGOs based in the building. With its welcoming, inclusive environment, The Foundry is a place where people come together to work, connect, and drive meaningful change every day.
Belfast
Our Belfast office is located in an historic building in a lively area, close to the Ulster University Belfast campus, cafés, restaurants, shops, and excellent transport links. The building is full of character, blending historic charm with modern, flexible workspaces designed for collaboration and creativity.
Contract Length:
Pay band: GB6
London: £43,250 to £48,055
Belfast: £40,222 to £44,691
New employees will normally start at the beginning of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
[The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and Basic DBS/AccessNI check]
Benefits
- ; 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
- ; Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- ; Flexible hours and hybrid working
- ; Annual leave purchase scheme
- ; Enhanced parental leave pay
- ; Stakeholder pension
- ; Season ticket loan
- ; Cycle scheme
- ; Life assurance
- ; Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website:
https://www.concern.org.uk/working-concern-worldwide-uk
Job Purpose:
To support and strengthen Concern’s safety and security management practice to ensure that it is consistent with good practice and commensurate with the level of threat faced by our country programme teams.
Concern’s country programmes are largely organised into five regions, and this role will support three regions.
To work with country teams in three regions – particularly Security Focal Points (SFP) and Security Focal Groups (SFG) – to reinforce and support essential contextual analysis, situational monitoring specifically in rapidly changing risk environments.
To work with country teams, particularly SFPs and SFGs, to ensure that their security risk management practice, documentation and incident reporting remains commensurate with security risk profiles in their specific locations.
To work with country teams and regional desks on preparation and response plans to ensure the safety of Concern staff in the event of fire and selected natural hazards including extreme wind events, earthquakes, floods and volcanoes.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Major Security Tasks
Undertake security reviews and audits of countries’ security and safety management practice
Develop in-depth contextual knowledge of the assigned regions of responsibility to support and reinforce country teams’ analysis
Support the regular analysis of changing/disimproving contexts
Deliver security management training to staff and partners
Support the delivery of online HEAT training
Support countries in the development, preparation and review of Security Management Plans (SMP) and scenario planning for major events such as elections
Support the management of the Concern security incident data base (SIRT) and share information about incidents with appropriate staff and international security databases
Respond to serious security incidents by following up with CDs or SFPs to discuss how they will address the deterioration through, for example, further analysis or the revision of SOPs
Contribute to post-incident reviews following serious incidents reported on SIRT
Carry out security risk assessments as requested
Prepare occasional advisories and briefing notes for staff on security issues as required
Contribute to any revisions of SMP², the SMP template and the Security Policy or the individual security briefing notes that exist, or develop new ones as needed in agreement with the Emergency Director
Actively engage with relevant regional security fora in the assigned regions of responsibility
Attend GISF, Alliance2015 Security Group and other occasional security related meetings as required
Brief new staff on Concern Approach to Security Risk Management as required and at formal induction weeks
Encourage and assist with appropriate security management support to partners
Major Safety Tasks
Develop guidelines for staff safety for selected natural hazards
Develop guidelines for hazards such as fires in offices, residences and warehouses
Maintain an overview of and provide updates on airlines that have been banned for safety reasons
Conduct audits as needed to ensure that countries are compliant with these guidelines during field visits
Other
All staff are responsible for upholding and promoting Concern’s values, including our workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding values.
All staff are required to participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when required.
Any other duties which are reasonably requested and fall within the parameters of the grade and responsibilities of the post.
Role Holder Requirements:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Minimum of five years’ experience of working in insecure environments for a humanitarian organisation
Fluent spoken and written English
Proficiency in French required, proficiency in Arabic would also be an advantage
Detailed knowledge of INGO security management approaches and practice
Good understanding of humanitarian principles and practice
Experience of developing and delivering training courses and workshops
Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff capacities in security awareness and practice
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Good writing and computer skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability and willingness to travel to and operate in insecure environments
Total travel time may be for up to a total of 120 days across the course of the year.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this post, please upload your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the position by 02/08/2026.
Your cover letter will be scored against each of the listed requirements listed in the job description. To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please copy each criterion into your cover letter and explain under each one how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements.
Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email after the application deadline
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
