Safety & Security Consultant – Invitation to Submit Proposal

About Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM)

Episcopal Migration Ministries is one of nine national refugee agencies that provides refugee resettlement services and support through a network of local affiliates across the U.S. Since the 1980s, EMM has resettled over 100,000 individuals.

Consultant Position

EMM is seeking a Safety & Security Consultant to conduct a risk assessment of all EMM local affiliates, develop and operationalize a strategic approach for affiliate risk management programs, and provide individualized security training and support. The preferred candidate has a demonstrated interest in security management and risk analysis, emergency operations, as well as, ideally, professional experience in resettlement and/or humanitarian contexts. They work as part of a team delivering best practices in safety and security risk management in support of RA programs, affiliates, and leadership across the United States. The Safety & Security Consultant will report to the Senior Communications Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide technical support to build agency safety and security risk management capacity, in support of the mission.
• Develop security management procedures and policies in coordination with programs and organizational leadership.
• Conduct safety and security risk management planning and corresponding training with relevant staff.
• Develop a process for emergency communications/notification.
• Track incidents and recommend mitigation measures
• Support with incident response and crisis management as needed.
• Engages with law enforcement and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to local EMM affiliates

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years in security management.
• Proven experience in emergency operations.
• Formal security management training.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and security management planning.
• Experience in site assessments required.
• Experience as a trainer a plus.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles and their application in humanitarian security risk management; for those without humanitarian experience, training on the history of humanitarianism and the humanitarian principles is required.
• Proven ability to work within a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic team.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, internet, and email applications; strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.

The consultant will complete all work in a six-month time-frame. Compensation is $30,000 and includes travel costs.