Security Officer (remote)

Organization: MENTOR Initiative Closing date: 2 Nov 2026 Position Title: Security Officer Location: Home-based, providing remote support to HQ and the Gaza team Reporting to: Programme Manager Duration: Six-months Closing date of applications: 2 November 2026 Requirements for the role • At least five years’ experience in humanitarian security. • Sound knowledge of NGO operating environments, security procedures and duty-of-care requirements. • Familiarity with donor procedures and reporting expectations. • Proficiency in English and French; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. • Experience using security information, incident-reporting and analysis platforms. • Good understanding of governance and compliance requirements. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills The MENTOR Initiative (‘MENTOR’) is a humanitarian organisation specialising in disease control and improving access to healthcare in emergency settings currently across countries in Africa, the Middle East and South America. MENTOR is the leading organisation dedicated to the control of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in complex, vulnerable settings. MENTOR supports large scale disease control interventions working with communities affected by emergencies such as conflict and natural disasters and at higher risk of diseases. We also help build the technical and operational capacity of local and international partners to incorporate medium- and long-term disease control systems into their operations and country strategy. Overall job purpose The Security Officer (Gaza) provides dedicated, security advice and remote coordination support to MENTOR’s Gaza team. The role focuses on the safe planning and delivery of large-scale medical-supply distributions across Gaza and related staff deployments. Working remotely in support of HQ, the postholder supports senior and line managers through timely security analysis, review of context-specific arrangements, staff preparation, contingency planning, and incident and crisis-management support. Gaza remains the primary focus, although HQ management may request proportionate support for other MENTOR country programmes. The role is advisory. Accountability for security management and operational decisions remains with the relevant line managers and designated HQ managers. Task and responsibilities Security analysis, planning and advice • Monitor security threats affecting Gaza through reliable security platforms and networks, analyse their operational implications, and share timely and relevant information to HQ and field teams. • Advise senior managers and relevant line managers on security policy, risk, security procedures, and the implications of the Gaza context for planned activities. • Develop, review and update the Gaza Security Plan, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, movement protocols, communications arrangements, hibernation, relocation and evacuation contingencies, and other context-specific security documentation, in coordination with the Gaza team and HQ management. • Review security arrangements for the distribution of medical supplies and other projected activities, and provide documented advice to HQ on feasibility, risk-reduction measures, required resources, and conditions for implementation. • Support HQ’s preparation of deployment, suspension, relocation and evacuation decisions by providing current analysis, clearly defined risk thresholds, options and recommendations; final decisions remain with the designated HQ managers, except where delegated emergency authority applies. • Define and support appropriate security briefing, induction, training and debriefing for personnel working on or deploying to Gaza, including the development and delivery of Gaza-specific training packages and, where appropriate, training of trainers. • Advise on the suitability and procurement of security-related equipment and services, including communications equipment, insurance, specialist training and external consultancy, and identify financial or human-resource gaps affecting safe implementation. • Produce and coordinate security-incident reports when required, ensuring compliance with organisational, legal, insurance and donor reporting protocols, and maintain accurate security records for accountability purposes. • Collate and analyse security incidents and identify lessons learned, and recommend updates to policies, procedures, training and operational plans. • Assist managers during security incidents and support the activation and functioning of MENTOR’s crisis-management arrangements for serious or high-profile incidents affecting Gaza. • Coordinate with the HQ Programme Manager, the Gaza team and other relevant departments on projected activities, ensuring that appropriate security assessments, preparedness measures and duty-of-care considerations are addressed in advance. • Assist, when requested, with the recruitment or technical assessment of security-related personnel and with the review of security plans produced by field teams. • Contribute to monitoring the effectiveness of security management, promote a positive security culture, and support departmental and organisational working groups as required. • Provide proportionate remote security advice or technical support to other MENTOR country programmes only when needed and specifically requested by HQ management, while ensuring that Gaza remains the primary operational priority. Other duties • Carry out other security-related tasks assigned by the Security Officer or designated HQ management, consistent with the advisory nature of the role and the priority requirements of the Gaza response. The MENTOR Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the organisation. We ensure the constant non-discrimination throughout the recruitment process. The MENTOR Initiative is committed to promoting diversity and gender equality and strongly encourages candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply. The MENTOR Initiative applies a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, mistreatment or harassment, and other types of unethical behaviour including fraud. The MENTOR Initiative will contact previous employers of applicants to determine if they have any history of violating international standards and codes of conduct relating to such matters. How to apply Our preferred application process is via LinkedIn here; https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4481448043 or please apply via email (in English) your CV, a letter of motivation and details of three referees (including your most recent employer) to recruitment@mentor-initiative.org