Position Title: Safety and Security Manager

Location: Maputo, Nampula, or Zambezia, Mozambique
Reports To: Country Representative, FHI 360 Mozambique
Functional Liaison: Regional Security Manager (Anglophone Africa).

Position Overview:

The Safety and Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of FHI 360’s safety and security policies across all Mozambique operations. This role ensures alignment with global security risk management strategies and supports program continuity in dynamic and potentially high-risk environments. The incumbent will serve as the principal security advisor to the Country Representative and coordinate closely with the Regional Security Manager (RSM) for technical guidance and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Risk Management & Planning

• Ability to gain a precise understanding of the various local, regional, country, and, operational positions and interactions, providing clear dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur. Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and strategic planning skills.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain country-specific security management plans in line with FHI 360 global standards.
• Ensure integration of security risk analysis into program design, staff movement, and contingency planning.
• Review and update safety and security documents as required.

Operational Security Oversight

• Establish and maintain communication infrastructure for emergency response and routine operations.
• Oversee physical security measures for offices, assets, and personnel.
• Supervise the security guards to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and FHI360 standards.

Incident & Crisis Response

• Serve as a core member of the Incident Management Team (IMT), coordinate responses to emergencies and critical incidents.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of all security incidents to the RSM and senior management.
• Lead development and testing of evacuation and medical emergency plans.

Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct safety and security training for staff, including personal safety, travel protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Facilitate fire safety and evacuation drills; promote a culture of safety awareness.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Represent FHI 360 in security coordination forums (e.g., INSO, PLSO, OSAC, UNDSS, INGO forums) at the country level and compile reports.
• Build and maintain networks with local and international security actors for information sharing and advocacy.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Provide regular security updates and advisories to senior management.
• Maintain incident tracking systems and produce analytical reports on security trends.
• Ensure travel tracking systems are in place for staff and consultants.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Peace & Security, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing security for international organizations in complex environments.
• ASIS CPP certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven experience in security training and capacity building.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop context-specific security strategies.
• Experience in humanitarian operations and insecure settings.
• Prior experience with NGOs, government agencies, or private sector security roles.
• Fluency in Portuguese required, proficiency in English highly desirable.

Additional Information

• This position is based in one of FHI 360’s offices in Mozambique, with frequent travel across operational areas.
• The role requires flexibility, discretion, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

The last day of receiving applications is 7 January 2026.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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