Regional Safety & Security Manager

About Greenpeace:
Founded in 1971, Greenpeace gives voice to a fragile Earth by promoting solutions, advocating change, and inspiring action. The organisation has employed non-violent methods to campaign for environmental justice since its inception. Today, Greenpeace operates in over 40 countries, with headquarters in Amsterdam.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) offers dynamic and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. It is driven by a diverse and committed team who uphold the highest professional standards of the world’s leading environmental campaigning organization. By working alongside passionate and skilled colleagues, you will help to tackle some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges,
Operating from our offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, we lead globally significant campaigns shaped by regional and national contexts, offering challenging opportunities to address pressing ecological issues. We are financially supported by tens of thousands of people across the region. To remain independent we have a policy of not accepting funding from companies and governments and therefore only accept donations from individuals and private foundations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Greenpeace Southeast Asia is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognize and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organization and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of the applicant’s merits and abilities.
The Regional Safety and Security Manager leads GPSEA’s regional safety, security, and duty of care agenda by developing security systems, policies, and protocols that enable the organisation to operate safely while supporting bold campaigning, programme delivery, and smart risk-taking across Southeast Asia.
The role provides strategic advice, strengthens organisational resilience and incident management, supports project risk assessment and travel security, and builds a strong security culture across GPSEA under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Director.
This is a 1-year fixed-term position based in either Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Candidates who have the legal right to work and live in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
leading the development and continuous improvement of GPSEA’s safety, security, risk management, and duty of care framework across the region
shaping an enabling security culture that supports informed decision-making, responsible risk-taking, and organisational resilience in complex operating contexts
providing strategic security advice, political and contextual analysis, and practical guidance to management, campaign, project, and support teams
develop and maintain security policies, protocols, systems, and standard operating procedures, and support their implementation across GPSEA offices and projects
advise on project risk assessments, security plans, travel security, site security, and critical incident management, including support for major incidents and on-call response as needed
design and coordinate security training, staff induction, reporting systems, contractor oversight, and fit-for-purpose monitoring tools to strengthen organisational capacity and preparedness
manage the regional security function, related budgets, external providers, and security documentation to ensure consistent and practical support to the organisation
work closely with the Finance and Administration Director, Senior Management Team, Public Engagement and Actions teams, Organisation Support/Admin, project teams, and campaigners on security priorities and decisions
collaborate with People, Culture and Operation, Legal, and Administration colleagues to integrate duty of care, health and safety, compliance, and site security into organisational processes and practices
liaise with Greenpeace International, peer Greenpeace offices, external security providers, trainers, and relevant civil society or specialist networks to maintain good practice and coordination
support compliance with applicable national legislation and external requirements related to security, health, and safety matters
ensure security assessments, incident response support, travel monitoring, training, and risk advisory inputs are provided within agreed organisational timelines and operational needs
maintain orderly and secure records, reporting lines, and escalation processes for incidents, assessments, and security planning documentation
ensure security advice, risk assessments, protocols, and incident management arrangements are practical, fit for purpose, and aligned with Greenpeace values and ways of working
strengthen staff capability and consistency of practice through clear guidance, training, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of systems and controls
promote reliable, well-judged, and context-sensitive security support that protects people, operations, and organisational reputation
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Management, Security Management, Risk Management, International Relations, or related field
at least 5 years of relevant experience in security management, risk analysis, crisis management, field security, occupational health and safety, or travel security
at least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a non-profit, campaigning, humanitarian, or international organisation
experience developing security systems, policies, protocols, incident reporting processes, and security training programmes
strong understanding of security and contextual risks in Southeast Asia and the ability to advise diverse stakeholders in a practical and enabling manner
ability to manage contractors, budgets, coordination processes, and cross-functional relationships in a multi-country environment
professional training or certification in security management, safety and security, crisis management, or related field is highly desirable
training in risk assessment, incident management, duty of care, hostile environment awareness, or occupational health and safety is an advantage
Deadline: 19 October 2026

Employment type
Fixed-Term

Work arrangement
No