Director of Global Safety and Security (US based job)

Job Description

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Director of Global Safety and Security to lead the organization’s safety and security function and to serve as a strategic partner to EnCompass’ Executive Leadership Team on all matters related to safety and security and the mitigation of vulnerability and risk.

The Director will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for risk mitigation and management and for ensuring the safety and security of EnCompass’ staff, consultants, and physical assets in all locations where EnCompass works. The Director will provide strategic and tactical guidance to staff across the organization, domestically and internationally, and will oversee and manage EnCompass’ safety and security service providers.

As this is a new position, the Director will leverage and scale the existing security protocols to optimize EnCompass’ global security systems and elevate the measures safeguarding the health and safety of EnCompass’ staff and consultants.

EnCompass directors have responsibility at multiple levels – as individual technical contributors on complex work, as leaders of staff teams, and jointly as members of the Senior Management Group (SMG). As a member of the SMG, directors embody and model the EnCompass values, ensure open and inclusive communication, and integrate expertise, knowledge, and support throughout the company.

This is a full-time position located at the EnCompass principal office in Silver Spring, Maryland, and follows the EnCompass flexible hybrid work model with split time between telework and the office.

Candidates residing in the DC metro area will be given first consideration. Remote applicants might be considered, but only if the candidate resides in a state where EnCompass is currently registered.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

• Refine and execute a comprehensive, highly tailored corporate safety and security strategy and plan aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the Encompass staff and physical assets, and at mitigating vulnerability and risk at all EnCompass operating locations.
• Serve as the company’s security and safety expert, overseeing and managing safety, security, and risk management activities at all EnCompass locations.
• Monitor and provide guidance on current and anticipated security concerns in Encompass’ current and anticipated operating locations.
• Conduct safety and security risk assessments for home office and in-country operations.
• Support the design of and regularly reassess and strengthen the safety and security protocols for in-country project offices.
• Conduct annual project safety and security audits to ensure compliance with established security protocols.
• Lead the EnCompass’ Crisis Management Team (CMT) and work closely with the VP of Operations in planning and decision making around security management and risk mitigation.
• Manage and maintain the EnCompass Crisis Management Plan and facilitate regular emergency/crisis management drills, ensuring operational readiness in case of an emergency.
• Lead the CMT in crisis response in the event of emergencies or incidents involving EnCompass staff or offices.
• Lead the in-country teams in the development of Business Continuity Plans for responding to and managing the safety and security of staff and EnCompass resources in the case of unforeseen events and catastrophes
• Work closely with other Operations teams to ensure EnCompass has up-to-date policies, procedures, and training related to safety, security, and risk management
• Actively monitor and maintain relevant security communication channels and provide real-time security updates to home-office and in-country staff and any traveling staff and consultants.
• Liaise with corporate service providers, including International SOS, to coordinate medical and security evacuations, as needed.
• Actively engage in a professional network of safety and security practitioners in order to ensure capture and apply industry learning and best practices.
• Represent EnCompass and convene and lead the relevant country and/or incident security working groups.
• Oversee and manage domestic and in-country service providers retained to provide safety and security services.
• Travel to the EnCompass operating locations to assess, refine, and strengthen security protocols, as needed.

Other:

• Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events
• Train and mentor project safety and security staff, as requested; supervise other safety and security staff, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma and 18 years of experience; or Associate’s degree and 16 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of experience; or Master’s degree and 12 years of experience; or PhD and 10 years of experience.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience leading or managing an organization’s safety, security, and/or risk mitigation function, preferably in the international development sector.
• Experience working in, or with, fragile, insecure, or conflict-affected areas
• Extensive experience conducting effective threat and risk assessments, and developing, deploying and overseeing human-centered project safety and security approaches and protocols for complex project-level or global corporate operations.
• Experience creating and providing safety and security training and security briefings to staff.
• Experience leading crisis response and management drills, including in fragile, insecure, or conflict-affected operating environments.
• Experience sourcing and effectively managing security, transportation, and communication service providers in support of headquarters and in-country operations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural teams and settings; experience working with and advising executive teams is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to communicate and work effectively in a team
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong skills in using Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to work in volatile, uncertain, and quickly changing situations
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in other languages a plus.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a strengths-based, affirmative work environment
• Ability to travel overseas, including fragile, insecure, and conflict-affected environments, upon short notice

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter, and complete the application on the Careers & Consulting page

The pay range for this role allows for the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At EnCompass, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $155,000 to $180,000

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

If you require accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete your application, please call 301-287-8700, provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case-basis, and we will call you back within approximately 3 business days.

EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

VEVRAA Notice

At EnCompass, our internal motto is “work that fits your life”. Among other things, we offer the following Total Rewards Benefits* to eligible US Staff:

• Multiple options on Healthcare insurance
• Company paid Dental & Vision coverage
• Company paid term life insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health care and Dependent care FSA)
• 401K with an Employer match
• Hybrid/Remote work privileges
• Flexible work schedules
• Free EAP & ERP
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development resources and funds
• Generous PTO, increases with years of service
• 11 paid Holidays (2 of which are floating), including Juneteenth
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Charitable Donation Match
• Pet insurance
• Equity & Belonging support
• Commuter Benefits

*Certain benefits are subject to restrictions depending on location, job requirements and employment status

About the Organization

EnCompass was founded in 1999 by two women who wanted to build a company where “work that fits your life” was the motto and where we could use the principles of appreciative inquiry in our management consulting and technical assistance services to our clients. We work primarily in international development, but we also have had domestic clients and clients in the private sector.

We provide services in the following areas:

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research – Using data to inform learning, take to scale, and effect sustainable change

Learning and Capacity Strengthening – Building the technical capacity of professional staff to make a powerful difference in global development

Leadership and Management Development – Enhancing self-awareness of leaders and managers to enable effective teams and transformational change

Organizational Development and Technical Assistance – Supporting strategic planning, assessment, analysis, facilitation, and technical assistance to enhance performance