Security Manager

Огляд

Razom is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 2014 in response to the Revolution of Dignity. It brings together people and resources to support a safe, democratic, and prosperous Ukraine through humanitarian aid, civil society development, education, and advocacy.

The Security Manager will coordinate staff safety and security across Razom’s operations in Ukraine. The role combines daily security support, travel risk management, incident response, staff training, and the development of practical security policies and procedures. The Security Manager will serve as the primary security contact for staff in Ukraine, visiting US colleagues, and international delegations, with support from an external security partner.

Candidates with relevant military experience, including veterans, are welcome to apply without previous NGO experience.

Обов'язки

• serving as the primary point of contact for staff safety and security matters across Razom’s teams in Ukraine
• coordinating security support across programs and adapting guidance to their activities and risk levels
• reviewing travel plans and assessing routes and locations
• coordinating pre-travel briefings, movement tracking, and arrival support
• accompanying teams and international delegations on trips within Ukraine when needed
• developing, updating, and implementing security policies and procedures tailored to Razom’s operations
• managing the relationship with the external security partner and arranging additional support when needed
• monitoring the security environment in Ukraine and providing timely updates and recommendations to staff and leadership
• supporting risk assessments for program activities and events
• organizing security onboarding, briefings, training, and exercises for staff
• coordinating internal responses to security incidents and preparing incident reports
• maintaining emergency action plans, communication protocols, evacuation procedures, and contingency procedures
• supporting background checks of candidates, grantees, contractors, and other partners in accordance with the organization’s security procedures
• building relationships with local contacts, peer organizations, and relevant service providers

Вимоги

• relevant experience in security management, safety and security coordination, military service, law enforcement, or a related field
• strong understanding of Ukraine’s security environment and practical approaches to risk assessment and management
• ability to make timely, informed decisions and remain calm under pressure
• strong communication skills and ability to build trust with colleagues across different teams
• strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and readiness to handle daily operational tasks
• familiarity with travel risk management, incident reporting, or security training
• ability to work independently and adapt security practices to a small, dynamic NGO
• fluency in Ukrainian
• strong written and spoken English at approximately B2–C1 level
• willingness to work from Kyiv and travel within Ukraine

Will be an advantage

• experience in an international or humanitarian NGO
• experience in developing security policies or coordinating external security providers
• previous service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Умови

• full-time official employment
• hybrid work format with an office in central Kyiv
• business trips within Ukraine, including accompanying teams and delegations when needed