Security & Transport Director

About the role

The Security & Transport Director provides national strategic leadership for security, crisis preparedness, transport, fleet and marine safety, and continuity planning across World Vision PNG.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the PNG security strategy aligned with World Vision policies and international best practice.
• Provide technical advice to the National Director on security and crisis management and oversee incident management through the Integrated Incident Management system.
• Manage and develop the security, transport, fleet and driver teams, including recruitment, training, and succession planning.
• Maintain country risk ratings, security risk assessments, and ensure compliance with core security requirements.
• Oversee road, fleet and marine safety controls, journey management, accident reporting and insurance coordination.
• Coordinate with the Office of Corporate Security, regional security directors, UN agencies and local authorities.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in security, resilience, business continuity, transport or crisis management in high‑risk environments.
• Previous experience in the professional security arena (INGO, corporate, military, law enforcement or emergency services).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Emergency Management or related field.
• Proven ability to influence and deliver organizational outcomes related to security and risk management.

Required skills

• Security Risk Assessment
• Crisis Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Transport Operations Management
• Fleet and Marine Safety Management
• Incident Management System (IIM) usage
• Defensive Driving and First‑Aid training coordination