International SOS is the world’s leading international health care, medical assistance and travel security risk services company with over 11,000 employees, led by 1,200 doctors and 200 security specialists. We provide a world class offering for travellers and expatriates. Every single day we are making a difference in people’s lives and able to support them when they need it the most.

The joint venture between International SOS and Control Risks combines the world’s leading medical and security risk specialists. Our combined resources and expertise provide a comprehensive suite of travel risk services for mobile employees.

Welcome to International SOS, your world of opportunity.

The Security Specialist is responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality written and verbal travel security briefings on request from travelers, international assignees and corporate security managers. The Security Specialist will provide travel security advice to clients and will support client and RSC platform situational awareness by scanning for, reporting and escalating developing travel security issues.

The countries covered from the Dubai RSC are across the Middle East, North, East and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Key Responsibilities 

Client Support:

• Deliver critical components of the 24 hour operation – monitoring client risk and advising on travel safety and security
• Set up, coordinate and monitor tracking tasks using GPS and communication with clients travelling complex working  environments
• Maintain awareness of the current security environment through research including our Security Online reports and other open sources
• Delivery of verbal and written travel security briefs
• Scan for, report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting business travellers in line with global reporting thresholds and guidance from the RSCs
• Support to consultancy tasks as required
• On occasion and as required travel to countries of responsibility to assess current situation, local provider capabilities and expanding the existing network of contacts to further support clients

Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)

• International  experience (work and personal)
• Additional language beyond fluent English. Arabic (all dialects), Chinese, Turkish, Urdu, Swahili, Russian, German , French and Japanese preferred
• Interest in international affairs and the global security environment
• Knowledge of the political and security issues in particular regions
• Ability to explain complex situations to a non-expert
• Liaison and communication skills and ability to work across cultures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications
• Willingness to work outside of normal duty hours, in support of team operations, particularly in time of crisis or emergency

Travel / Rotation Requirements 

• Flexible working hours and shift work.

Deadline for applications : 6 July 2018 

Next phase of assessments will take place during the week of 6 August 2018. 

Here at International SOS we will offer you an interesting, varied and challenging career, where you will have the opportunity to experience working with a diverse range of people.

Please apply online now attaching your CV.

www.internationalsos.com