HIAS

About the Company

In a time when far too many doors are closed to refugees and forcibly displaced people, HIAS stands as a steadfast beacon of hope. Founded more than 120 years ago, we champion the values of welcome, justice, empathy, partnership, courage, and resilience. We are a Jewish humanitarian organization that works in the United States and across the globe, providing vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds so they can rebuild their lives. With the strength of Jewish communities beside us, we not only deliver legal support, economic empowerment, and social services, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people around the world. Every action we take reaffirms our commitment to keep the pathways to hope and refuge open for those in need. Join us in building a future of safety, dignity, and opportunity for all. Learn more and take action at HIAS.org.

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Company Name

HIAS

Job Title

Vice President, Global Safety & Security

Job Description

Job Title: Vice President, Global Safety & Security Role Summary: Leads global safety and security strategy and operations, advising executive leadership, developing policies, ensuring compliance, and managing crisis response across all offices. Expectations: Deliver a coordinated, proactive safety program; maintain high staff wellbeing standards; demonstrate leadership in executive protection, risk assessment, and incident management. Key Responsibilities - Oversee global safety and security team; mentor staff at HQ and country offices. - Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on all safety/security matters. - Report metrics on incident rates, training completion, risk assessments, and preparedness. - Partner with Crisis Management Team to ensure readiness, training, and post-crisis support. - Coordinate with People & Culture to embed duty of care into organization culture. - Collaborate with Communications and Cyber Security on threat monitoring, incident response, and learning. - Provide security assessments, action plans, and guidance to offices and affiliates worldwide. - Build relationships with government, NGOs, and security bodies; keep abreast of regulatory updates. - Integrate safety/security considerations into program design, grant proposals, and business development. - Develop and maintain crisis and evacuation plans for each country of operation. Required Skills - Leadership and team development in a global, cross-cultural environment. - Executive protection knowledge and experience. - Crisis management, risk assessment, and incident response expertise. - Strong cyber‑physical security acumen; ability to partner with technical experts. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship building. - Empathy‑driven, people‑centered approach. - Strategic thinking, problem solving, and project management. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Security, International Relations, Business, or related field (preferred graduate degree). - Significant workplace‑based security experience, including at least 3 years in a global leadership role. - Experience operating in insecure/hostile environments and managing country‑office security. - Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Protection Professional, Executive Protection Manager) are advantageous.

Silver spring, United states

On site

Senior

04-12-2025