GARDAWORLD CONTRACTOR ROLE SPECIFICATION

Position  

Security Manager 

Role Type

Contractor, GW Consulting Middle East Limited

Location     

Middle East & North Africa

Est. Start Date

TBC (subject to further confirmation/successful onboarding/visa processing)

Duration of Task

Open ended

Duty Rotation

TBC

Package

GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.

Food, Accommodation and General Expenses:

Company will provide the Contractor with food, drink, transportation and accommodation as necessary whilst the Contractor is engaged in a project.

If Company is unable to provide the Contractor with food, accommodation and transportation, except as set forth below for inbound and outbound travel to the project location, Company shall either provide a per diem at an agreed rate or reimburse to the Contractor for any travelling, hotel and other expenses reasonably incurred by him in the proper performance of his duties under this Agreement. In the case of the latter, the Contractor must provide Company with such vouchers and receipts or other evidence of actual payment of such expenses as Company may reasonably require. The Contractor shall seek the prior approval by Company for any individual expenses incurred under this Agreement.

Flight Package

GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.

The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.

The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.  The Company will pay for any transfers from the airport near the project location or such other intermediate landing location to the Consultant’s accommodations at the project.

Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel Standard Operating Instruction (SOI), copy will be provided upon acceptance.

Role Requirements

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills within international and high-risk operational environments.
• Extensive knowledge of security operations, Close Protection principles, and risk management practices.
• Ability to operate effectively in crisis, conflict, and austere environments.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, radio communications, satellite phones, and GPS equipment.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor operational plans, procedures, and contingency measures.
• Strong organisational, reporting, and administrative skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and personal resilience.
• Physically capable of performing all duties associated with the role

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a management position within an international operational environment.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience conducting or managing Close Protection-related activities.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing personnel, including large teams.
• Demonstrable experience working in crisis, conflict, or high-risk operational environments.
• Valid Category C driving licence.
• English language proficiency to a minimum of CEFR Level C1.
• Successful completion of a minimum three-year university degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Security and Defence, Intelligence Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related field; and/or recognised military or police training and qualifications.
• Ability to reside on-site and remain available to support operational requirements as directed. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stress, high-risk environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting international organisations, government entities, diplomatic missions, or multinational operations.
• Advanced qualifications or certifications in security management, intelligence, risk management, crisis management, or leadership.
• Experience managing security contracts in remote, austere, or developing environments.
• Experience working with multinational teams and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Additional language skills relevant to the operational environment.
• Previous military, police, or government security service experience at a supervisory or managerial level.

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