Regional Safety & Security Director

About the role

The Regional Safety & Security Director leads the physical safety and security program for staff, volunteers and partners across the Africa and Europe regions of The Nature Conservancy, based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide input and hands‑on support to business units and project teams to develop emergency management plans.
• Update, maintain and strengthen compliance with regional and global safety and security policies, guidelines and duty‑of‑care standards.
• Design and deliver training programs, drills and safety awareness sessions for regional staff and volunteers.
• Conduct safety and security reviews to ensure compliance with country regulations and internal standards.
• Investigate safety and security incidents, perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a network of regional safety liaisons and a robust CONNECT site with resources on field safety, travel risk, medical evacuation and critical incident response.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of experience in safety, security or emergency management, preferably in Africa and Europe.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑regional projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Experience conducting safety audits, reviews and investigations.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Safety Incident Reporting Tool (SIRT).
• First Aid Officer and Remote First Aid certification.
• Small‑boat operation and high‑level boating certifications.
• Experience designing dive and boat training curricula.
• Conducting safety and security audits and investigations.