Regional Security Advisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent advance degree
• Minimum 4 years' regional/global security experience.
• Significant operational experience in security management, Law Enforcement, or military preferred.
• Experience working domestically and internationally in multiple settings (office & field)
• Familiarity with global/international security laws, regulations, and an understanding and acceptance of varying global perspectives, ideologies, and cultures.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Strong interpersonal, judgement and situational awareness skills in delivering complex programs/projects across a region.
• Demonstratable experience in crisis management/incident response.
• Demonstratable experience in executive protection and event security.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Able to work effectively across multiple cultures and time zones.
• Significant domestic and international travel required.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, flexible, and able to work under pressure and in fast paced team environments.
• Strong understanding of assigned region to include local laws, regulations, customs, and cultures.
• Strong understanding of security nuances (methodologies, vulnerabilities) within assigned region
• High level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration, and the ability to communicate with executive-level decision-makers.
• Excellent English and Arabic language communication skills: experience communicating across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to communicate complex information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Project management skills (multi-faceted & complex projects) with ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver results on time.
• Experience conducting investigations on a variety of circumstances such as criminal activity, security violations, significant misconduct, etc.
• Has cultural awareness & sensitivity: ability to flex style to suit differing cultural norms and experience of leading a culturally diverse team.
• Can operate successfully in a highly autonomous environment.