Position:
Security & Access Officer
Department/Project/Region
DMAD/PaEW/Ukraine
Last revised:
22.07.2026
Project number:
Immediate Superior:
Security and Access Manager, Ukraine
Shall report to:
Security and Access Manager, Ukraine
Function prerequisite:
The Security & Access Officer (SAO) will support and assist the programme in implementing NPA’s global security framework in Ukraine as well as maintaining country specific security management systems, and providing up to date security analysis and risk assessments.
The (SAO) is responsible for the mitigation, preparation for and minimization of personal and operational risks within NPA’s areas of operational activities in Ukraine.
The Security & Access Officer formally reports to the Security and Access Manager, working closely with the senior management team in country as well as NPA’s Head Office (HO) Security Team.
The Security & Access Officer will establish and maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors to ensure that reliable security information is gathered and NPA is well linked with interagency security coordination mechanisms in Ukraine.
The position is based in Kyiv with travel to other NPA programme locations in Ukraine, when required.
Responsibilities:
Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Support Security and Access Manager in establishing and implementation of country specific security management procedures in accordance with the NPA global security framework for NPA Ukraine.
- Review country specific security management procedures on a regular basis.
- Monitor adherence to programme security management procedures.
- Conduct security risk assessments in order to ensure implementation of appropriate security management procedures.
- Conduct regular visits to NPA offices and field locations to assess security and safety conditions.
- Conduct security trainings for programme staff in accordance with the NPA global security training requirements.
- Liaise with external providers regarding security support and training (i.e. HEAT, PSD) if needed.
- Ensure that all security, safety, and communications equipment is kept in a state of operational readiness
- Assist in conducting fire drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises
- Assist in ensuring residential and office safety, and security/safety preparedness
- Ensure that NPA is well connected and part of all relevant interagency and security coordination mechanisms in Ukraine. Attend INGO and other interagency security coordination meetings. Liaise with UN and interagency security personnel on matters relevant for NPA in Ukraine.
- Conduct analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation, including ongoing risk assessments. In particular, joint risk assessments of new areas of operations with operations and programme staff members.
- Advise the Country Director, DMAD/DHC Programme Managers and in-country Management Team on security related issues, when appropriate.
- Provide security briefings and updates to NPA HO, programme staff and visitors.
- Liaise with national law enforcement agencies, where appropriate, on local permits and protocols impacting INGO operations and security. .
- Implement the NPA incident reporting system in line with HO requirements.
- Conduct regular and ad-hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in the existing and potential areas of programming. Be ready to respond and deploy to field locations on short notice to support incident management.
- Provide incident- and crisis management support to the country management team.
- Contribute to the development of an inclusive security culture in the programme.
- Monitor security events and incidents, which might affect NPA programme activities and provide appropriate response and follow-up
- Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
Authority/ Decisions:
Typical decisions the holder of the positions makes
Reference is made to the NPA Regulation for Delegation or Authority, Quality Management System, Security Framework and Guidelines for the NPA Ukraine Office.
Required qualifications:
Education:
Must have:
- Relevant Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. (General Management studies also considered)
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Ukrainian and/or Russian as native language is required.
- Must be able to demonstrate strong writing, reporting, and situational analysis skills.
- Excellent IT and computer literacy skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools – Word, Excel, Power Point
Experience:
Must have:
- Proven negotiation skills (internal and external) in complex and stressful circumstances.
- Proven experience of delivering field-based training.
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent references reflecting demonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and stress, leadership and integrity of character.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Ability and willingness to train programme partners; proven training leadership required.
- Valid driving licence.
Desirable:
- At least 2 years of previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, Corporate, Military, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services
- Sound knowledge of INGO security practices with proven experience in Security Risk Assessments (SRA), Civil Military Coordination, Access Negotiations with Armed Actors, Security Planning and Crisis Management in the humanitarian context.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of cultural and political contexts of Ukraine.
- Proven professional experience with INGOs and/or the UN in humanitarian interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UN and other standard INGO security frameworks.
- Proven professional experience in humanitarian Mine Action, is an advantage.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of humanitarian principles and its practical application.
Other qualifications:
- Strong planning, organisational and negotiation skills.
- A sound result- and solution-oriented character and mindset.
- Will be expected to manage high stress security events.
- Flexibility in work hours is expected.
- Must be prepared to travel to ‘high risk* security environments al short notice.
Personal Competencies:
- Self-driven with integrity, initiative and ability to think and work independently, proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
- Organised and efficient.
- Good team player
- Strong health
Additional Considerations:
The Security & Access Officer is to abide by the policies and personal code of conduct by the Norwegian People’s Aid and represent the organisation in a loyal and responsible manner.
About the Recruitment Process
We work continuously for more diversity and inclusion throughout Norwegian People's Aid. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Please note, that only applications submitted through our career site will be considered. Applications and resumes sent via e-mail will not be reviewed.
We kindly ask you to carefully read NPA’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Corruption Policy, before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign a Safeguarding self-declaration as well as our Code of Conduct. All policies related to ethics can be found on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you!
