Mercy Corps Hiring Deputy Director Global Security | UK, Netherlands & Kenya Opportunities
Mercy Corps is currently recruiting a Deputy Director Global Security to support humanitarian security operations and crisis management across global programmes.
This senior international humanitarian role is open in:
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Kenya
The opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals in:
- Humanitarian security
- Crisis management
- International NGO operations
- Risk management
- Emergency response
- Humanitarian access negotiations
- Global security strategy
Position Overview
Job Title
Deputy Director Global Security
Organization
Mercy Corps
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Kenya
Employment Type
Full-Time, Ongoing
Application Deadline
1 June 2026
Salary Information
United Kingdom
GBP 63,840 annually
Netherlands
EUR 75,000 annually
Kenya
Local benchmark salary based on professional experience
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian and development organization operating in:
More Than 40 Countries
with approximately:
4,000 Staff Worldwide
The organization works in:
- Humanitarian emergencies
- Disaster response
- Recovery and resilience
- Economic development
- Community strengthening
Mercy Corps supports vulnerable communities through:
- Rapid humanitarian response
- Market-driven assistance
- Crisis recovery programming
- Long-term resilience building
About the Role
The Deputy Director Global Security will support:
- Global security strategy development
- Crisis response management
- Risk reduction initiatives
- Humanitarian access planning
- Security policy implementation
The role works closely with:
- Regional Directors
- Country Directors
- Security Advisors
- Headquarters teams
The position directly supervises:
Four Regional Security Advisors
Key Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Risk Management
The selected candidate will:
- Develop global security strategies
- Improve organizational security systems
- Monitor global security trends
- Support field risk management
Crisis & Incident Management
Responsibilities include:
- Leading crisis response efforts
- Supporting emergency deployments
- Managing critical incident responses
- Supporting contingency planning
Security Operations
The Deputy Director will:
- Conduct security assessments
- Support field security audits
- Develop global safety standards
- Coordinate security communications
Team Leadership
The role also includes:
- Managing global security staff
- Mentoring security teams
- Supporting recruitment and training
- Strengthening organizational security culture
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in:
- International Relations
- Politics
- Humanitarian Studies
- Related fields
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- Minimum 10 years experience in complex humanitarian settings
- Senior leadership experience
- Crisis management expertise
- Humanitarian access negotiation experience
- Strong understanding of:
- International Humanitarian Law
- Counter-terrorism legislation
- NGO security management
Fluency in English is required.
Additional languages such as:
- French
- Spanish
- Arabic
are considered advantages.
Travel Requirements
The role requires:
Approximately 30% International Travel
including deployments to:
- Emergency settings
- Insecure environments
- Humanitarian crisis locations
Candidates must be prepared for rapid field deployment when emergencies arise.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Humanitarian organizations increasingly require advanced security leadership to:
- Protect staff and operations
- Respond to global crises
- Navigate complex conflict environments
- Maintain humanitarian access
This role offers valuable experience within one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations.
Benefits of Working with Mercy Corps
Working with Mercy Corps may provide:
- International humanitarian leadership exposure
- Professional development opportunities
- Learning and training programmes
- Diverse multicultural work environments
- Global networking opportunities
Mercy Corps also encourages continuous learning by allowing team members to dedicate:
5% of their time
to professional growth activities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official Mercy Corps Careers Page
- Search for:
Deputy Director Global Security
- Submit:
- Resume/CV
- Supporting documents
- Application materials
Applications should be submitted before:
1 June 2026
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