Security Manager

Job Description

This is role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with some provincial travel. We encourage you to apply.

The Role

The Security Manager will lead and proactively support the security function for DT Global. This includes managing a team of security personnel and advisers, ensuring the effective implementation and management of security protocols, risk assessments, and incident management procedures. The Security Manager will provide security support and management to all DT Global staff in PNG, working closely with the Security & Transport Officers from each program and the corporate office. Additionally, the Security Manager will liaise with other DT Global Security Focal Points and the Global Security Manager. In the event of a security incident, the Security Manager will be responsible for initiating, leading, and coordinating Incident Management Team (IMT) meetings, ensuring timely and effective response, communication, and resolution in line with DT Global’s security policies and procedures.

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About You:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in security or risk management

Essential experience and knowledge

• A minimum of 10 years of practical and demonstrated experience in a similar security role working for a large development program
• Demonstrated experience in managing and resolving high level safety incidents and reporting
• Experience in leading or managing a small team
• Previous experience working across PNG with a well-established network
• Knowledge and / or experience of applying GEDSI and safeguards principles

Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills
• Ability to apply independent judgement and influence, and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives
• Commitment to teamwork and engaging with all relevant stakeholders
• Patience, tolerance, resilience, flexibility, and preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging, developing country environment

Why join DT Global?

By joining the DT Global, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY

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Please submit

1) Your CV

2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Tuesday 11th November,2025 /11:59pm / PNG Time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.

About the Organization

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com