OPEN TO: All Qualifying Candidates Residing in Tonga and Tongan Citizens
POSITION: Safety and Security Manager
OPENING DATE: 01 August 2025
CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2025
OFFICE WORK HOURS: Forty (40) hours per week minimum. Weekend and additional on-duty work expected.
WEBSITE LINK: www.peacecorps.gov/tonga/about/contracts/
COMPENSATION:Compensation is negotiable within a pre-determined range, based on salary history and experience.
Peace Corps/Tonga is recruiting for a full-time Safety and Security Manager (SSM). The role of the SSM is to support security-related functions (i.e. Volunteer site inspection and selection, Volunteer site visits, emergency planning, incident response, Volunteer and staff training on relevant policies and safety and security protocols, etc.) that are critical to post operations and Volunteer support. The SSM reports to the Country Director (CD) who manages the day-to-day workload. The Office of Safety and Security provides technical oversight of security related matters and SSM professional development.
The SSM has primary responsibility for managing appropriate safety and security systems and procedures in compliance with Peace Corps policies and develops risk mitigation and response strategies to implement the Post’s security program. Under the direct supervision of the CD, the SSM may also be the contact point with the Peace Corps Safety and Security Officer (PCSSO) based in Fiji, Regional Security Advisor based in Washington, DC, United States Embassy security officials, and local law enforcement agencies in carrying out the responsibilities designated below or as directed by the CD.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) Experience with safety and security programs of Peace Corps
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- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with safety and security programs of similar NGO/development organizations
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- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional security or law enforcement experience
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- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, including local law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management and other Non-governmental Organizations and international development agencies;
- Ability to analyze crime trends and other risks and propose mitigation strategies;
- Demonstrated organizational and communication skills;
- Demonstrated English proficiency, both written and oral;
- Demonstrated local language fluency;
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, and other basic computer knowledge;
- Ability to conduct training and give presentations in both English and a local language;
- Active driver’s license
- A high school diploma (or local equivalent); college degree preferred;
Desired Experience:
- Experience working with Americans and an understanding of American culture;
- Experience conducting security-related training in formal organizations;
- Experience with online process and reporting systems;
- Ability to travel domestically 15-20% of the work year;
- Experience operating and networking within local government and law enforcement in Tonga;
- Strong administrative skills;
- Strong presentation skills.
Skills Needed for Success:
- Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within layered supervisory systems.
- Willingness and ability to take calls, work, travel during odd hours and weekends.
APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
- Current updated CV containing salary history by position
- Contact information for three (3) professional references outside of Peace Corps
- Cover Letter describing interest and qualifications in the position
SUBMIT APPLICATION OR QUESTIONS TO:
Email:TO-HR [at] peacecorps [dot] gov
In person: Peace Corps/Tonga Office, Hala Tupoulahi, Fasi-moe-Afi, Nuku’alofa
NOTES AND DISCLAIMERS:
- Contract is contingent on availability of funds, continued need for the position, reference checks, and background check;
- Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member;
- Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or other bases provided for under the Peace Corps Manual Section 653 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Employment, or history of participation in the Peace Corps discrimination complaint process, which arise in connection with their employment outside of the United States;
- Contractor may be asked to complete one or more temporary duty assignments at other Peace Corps posts, transfer to another Peace Corps post, or to complete a detail with another USG Agency, a Peace Corps Headquarters office, or with a post other than the post of assignment. As part of an approved detail, the individual may be requested to perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the duties stated in the contract.
For more information, follow the website link www.peacecorps.gov/tonga/about/contracts/
Or call telephone number 25-466 ext.124
Closing Date of Application is the Close of Business on Monday, the 22nd of August
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