Regional Safety & Security Director

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Regional Safety and Security Director oversees all aspects of managing the physical safety and security of staff, volunteers, and third parties (e.g., donors, preserve visitors) working for or on behalf of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) throughout the Africa and Europe Regions. They will be responsible for working both independently and in coordination with TNC’s Safety Team to establish operational standards for workplace and program safety; provide technical safety support and guidance to Conservancy staff and volunteers; conduct and facilitate trainings and drills; facilitate the formation and operation of BU and/or Regional safety/security committees; ensure compliance with applicable country workplace health and safety requirements; and otherwise mitigate potential physical safety and security risks to TNC staff and volunteers.

The position may include the following functions:

• Provides input, guidance, and hands-on support to TNC BUs, Regions, and individual project teams to prepare emergency management plans.
• Assists TNC Africa and Europe BUs and Regions identify appropriate safety/security related protocols to address location and/or activity specific safety and security needs.
• In coordination with TNC Safety professionals, updates, maintains, strengthens, and supports organizational compliance with and local accountability for regional and/or global safety and security policies and procedures, guidelines, protocols, and overall duty of care.
• Develops training programs and drills to increase regional staff and volunteer awareness and skills in meeting safety and security policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols, working independently and in coordination with TNC Safety.
• Provides input and guidance on TNC safety/security related Crisis Response.
• Conducts safety and security reviews to ensure compliance with applicable country workplace safety, security, and illness and injury prevention requirements and TNC’s other internal standards.
• Reviews, updates, and trains TNC staff on TNC’s Safety Incident Reporting Tool (SIRT) and other hazard and incident reporting, to include escalation, investigation, and reporting expectations and requirements.
• Promotes safe work practices and compliance with all related Conservancy policies and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on safety and security standards, industry best-practices, and current events and international relations within supported Regions.
• Investigates safety/security incidents, including both critical safety incidents and near-misses (in coordination with internal stakeholders, as needed) including root cause analysis, and recommends and/or implements changes to business practices arising from the investigation, as needed.
• Maintain a network of regional safety and security liaisons (as assigned in agreement with the applicable regional leadership) to gather or disburse safety and security information across all the places TNC works.
• Maintain a robust regional site on CONNECT at TNC that provides clear and concise safety and security information, guidance, and resources to staff on a range of safety and security topics, including field safety, travel risk, medical evacuation planning, international SOS, and critical incident response, which is tailored to individual country programs, as needed.

We’re Looking for You:

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented safety and security professional who can confidently manage multiple priorities while remaining composed in high-pressure and unpredictable situations. The ideal candidate is comfortable using technology to improve results, brings diplomacy and sound judgment to complex situations, and builds trusted relationships across all levels of a global organization. They are a strong communicator and collaborator who can motivate others, work effectively with peers and partners, and influence safety and security strategies, awareness, and initiatives across diverse regional contexts. A successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic program goals in complex, cross-regional or international environments.

This position will be a hybrid role out of The Nature Conservancy's Nairobi office.

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in safety, security, and/or emergency management or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safety and Security related experience working in Africa and Europe.
• Experience with safety and security audits, reviews and/or investigations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety legislation, codes of practice and best practices;
• Experience working internationally, in global/international and cross-cultural environments.
• Experience directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance and meeting deadlines.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in conservation, environmental or sustainability sectors.

• Experience networking with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.

• First Aid Officer and Remote First Aid Training.

• Experience in operation and maintenance of small boats, high level boating training and certifications, and/or experience in dive and boat training and curriculum design.

• Knowledge of current underwater scientific methodologies, conservation, and projects.
  

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! 

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org  with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.