At HiiL, we work with formal and informal justice actors to turn people-centred justice from theory into action. By combining evidence, innovation, and convening power, we shape policies and solutions that expand access to justice for people and businesses. Closing the justice gap helps build fairer, more stable and peaceful societies. Do you want to join us on our mission?
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) is an organisation dedicated to ensuring justice is accessible, affordable and easy to understand. We co-developed a new way of working called people-centred justice programming. This means building justice systems that are built around the needs of people. Those needs include safe and stable societies where economic prosperity, innovation and entrepreneurship can thrive. We operate in multiple countries. Our current programmes are active in Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Lebanon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Syria and Mali.
Are you a culturally sensitive and level-headed Security Coordinator with a personal conviction to make HiiL a safe place to work and travel? Our Shared Services unit in The Hague is looking for a dedicated Security Coordinator to oversee institutional safety, risk management, and security protocols across our global initiatives located from abroad. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding HiiL’s people and operations by identifying and mitigating security risks, strengthening security awareness and enabling the safe and effective delivery of our mission in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
If you are ready to put people’s safety and wellbeing at the heart of HiiL’s international operations and travel, we encourage you to apply!
How will you contribute to HiiL’s mission?
- Country Security Plans: Lead the development and periodic review of Country-Specific Security Plans (CSSPs), advising Project Managers and Management on staff safety and coordinating the Local Security Focal Points on appropriate HiiL security measures.
- Policy & Frameworks: Maintain, review and update HiiL’s Travel and Security Policy, ensuring alignment with organisational developments, international best practices and evolving security risks.
- Risk Assessments: Conduct security risk assessments for travel to orange- and red-coded destinations, provide clear, evidence-based advice and coordinate travel approvals with Directors and the COO.
- Briefings & Monitoring: Deliver security briefings and debriefings for travellers, monitor global and local security developments and provide timely, actionable advice to staff and management.
- Training & Capacity Building: Coordinate security awareness training and Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), maintaining training records in collaboration with HR.
- Crisis Response: Maintain the operational readiness of the Crisis Management Team (CMT), including training and exercises, serve as a Silver member during activations and support executive leadership in emergency situations.
- Incident Management: Assess and follow up on security incidents, ensure accurate incident reporting and translate lessons learned into preventive measures and organisational improvements.
- Digital & Cybersecurity: Collaborate with IT on travel-related digital security measures and advise staff on information security and data protection requirements.
- Travel Insurance: Coordinate with Finance to review travel insurance coverage, identify potential gaps and ensure appropriate protection for travellers.
- Security Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective security networks with local focal points, peer NGOs and relevant external partners to strengthen situational awareness and coordinated risk management.
- Security Culture & Duty of Care: Promote a proactive, people-centred security culture, balancing staff safety and wellbeing with operational needs and HiiL’s responsibility to deliver its mission.
What we look for in our new colleague:
- You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree for example in Security Management, International Relations or a related field;
- You have 8+ years of relevant experience in security management and coordination and operational risk assessment;
- You demonstrate sound security judgement, strong contextual awareness and the ability to translate complex risks into practical, proportionate measures that safeguard people while enabling HiiL’s operations in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
- You preferably have working experience in non-governmental or international organizations operating in complex environments;
- Is able to undertake duty travel to country-based teams and project locations as needed;
- Is fluent in English & French, both oral and written; and Arabic as a second language would be a strong advantage.
- Legally authorised to work in Lebanon or Tunisia or a country where HiiL maintains a country office, with no significant restrictions on international travel.
We offer:
- An organisation with a culture in which motivation prevails; the work that we do is meaningful and contributes to changing people’s lives.
- An environment that will strengthen and widen your professional skills.
- An opportunity of being at the forefront of making people centred justice happen.
For applicants:
- Starting date: 15th of January 2027
- We offer a sub-grant contracting, full time position (40 hours/week) for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility to extend.
Are you the people-centred Security Coordinator that we need? Please apply and send us your CV and a short motivation letter. A test may be part of the assessment process.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are encouraged to apply for this position.
Please note:
After the closing date of the vacancy, HiiL generally requires 5 working days to carefully review and assess all applications. Candidates will be informed about the next steps in the recruitment process thereafter. We kindly ask for your understanding and appreciate your patience.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and may be subject to appropriate screening checks. By submitting your application you accept that HiiL will conduct such pre-employment screening.
