Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Management 

• Provide strategic leadership for IJMs global Program Security function, ensuring security is fully integrated into program planning and operations and serves as a critical enabler of mission success in IJM complex program environments; 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior program leaders and contribute to organizational strategy, risk management, and decision-making processes; 

• Foster a culture of mission-enabling security, accountability, collaboration, spiritual health, and operational excellence; 

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop Program Security personnel as assigned; 

• Provide security leadership during crises, critical incidents, and other high-risk operational situations affecting programs, staff, survivors, and partners; 

Strategy, Knowledge Development & Implementation 

• Partner with program leadership to integrate security considerations into new program models, strategic initiatives, office expansions, and operational planning; 

• Provide early analysis of emerging programmatic risks and opportunities to support informed decision-making; 

• Develop and implement program security frameworks, standards, and solutions that enable programs to operate effectively in challenging environments; 

• Maintain visibility into future program direction and operational changes to proactively prepare security capabilities and infrastructure; 

• Contribute subject matter expertise to organizational planning, policy development, and implementation of IJMs Theory of Change; 

Networking & Partnership 

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional program leaders, survivor services leaders, legal teams, investigations teams, and operational stakeholders; 

• Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned programs and initiatives; 

• Collaborate with Regional Security Directors to ensure alignment between program priorities and regional security support; 

• Represent the Global Safety & Security Team in cross-functional planning forums, working groups, and organizational initiatives; 

Policies & Procedures 

• Develop, review, and maintain program security policies, standards, protocols, and operational guidance; 

• Ensure security considerations are incorporated into program design processes, operational planning frameworks, and organizational procedures; 

• Recommend improvements to security governance, risk management processes, and operational standards based on emerging threats and lessons learned; 

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Field Security Operations Manual and related guidance documents; 

Communication 

• Communicate security risks, mitigation measures, and operational recommendations clearly to program and organizational leadership; 

• Prepare security briefings, assessments, decision-support documents, and executive updates related to program operations; 

• Facilitate rapid communication and decision-making during incidents, crises, and high-risk operational activities; 

• Promote a shared understanding of risk tolerance and mission-enabling security throughout the organization; 

Training & Development 

• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and briefings to strengthen security awareness and risk management capabilities across program teams; 

• Provide coaching and informal mentoring to program leaders on security planning and operational risk management; 

• Support organizational capacity-building initiatives related to staff safety, survivor protection, and program security practices; 

Research, Program Management & M&E 

• Conduct security risk assessments and operational reviews for new initiatives, office expansions, investigations, survivor services activities, and other program operations; 

• Monitor security trends, emerging threats, and operational risks that may impact program effectiveness; 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and recommend adjustments to support program objectives; 

• Support after-action reviews, lessons learned processes, and continuous improvement initiatives following significant incidents or operational activities; and 

• Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.  

• Bachelors degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Military Studies, or a related field; 

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in security, risk management, humanitarian operations, law enforcement, military service, international development, or a related field; 

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing complex security operations or risk programs; 

• Demonstrated experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies in high-risk environments; 

• Experience supporting investigations, legal operations, survivor-centered programming, or other sensitive operational activities; 

• Experience working in international or cross-cultural settings; 

• Demonstrated expertise in program security risk management, security risk assessment, and mitigation planning; 

• Experience supporting program operations, survivor protection, field security, and duty of care initiatives; 

• Experience providing strategic security advice and executive-level risk communication; 

• Experience designing and delivering security training and capacity-building programs; 

• Experience developing security policies, governance structures, and operational frameworks; 

• Demonstrated capability in crisis management, incident response, and business continuity planning; 

• Experience conducting intelligence analysis and threat assessments to support operational decision-making; 

• Ability to lead across functions and coordinate effectively within complex, matrixed stakeholder environments; 

• Experience leveraging security technology and travel risk management systems to support organizational objectives; 

• Advanced degree in a related field; 

• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, ISO 31000 Risk Management, or equivalent; 

• Experience supporting anti-trafficking, human rights, rule of law, child protection, or humanitarian organizations; 

• Experience working across multiple geographic regions and complex stakeholder environments; and 

• Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles Creed. 

Critical Qualities: 

• Eager commitment to IJMs Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; 

• Strategic thinking and foresight; 

• Ability to influence without formal authority; 

• Mission-enabling mindset; 

• Sound judgment and decision-making; 

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills; 

• Executive presence and credibility; 

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; 

• Adaptability and organizational agility; 

• Emotional intelligence and situational awareness; 

• Integrity and stewardship; 

• Self-starter with strong initiative; 

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity with confidence; and 

• Commitment to excellence in service of IJMs mission. 

Application Process:  

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. 

*What is a statement of faith? 
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. 

What does IJM have to offer? 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area 

• Retirement benefit options  

• Paid leave starting at 23 days 

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) 

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation 

• Robust staff care resources 

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. 

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. 

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.