Senior Governmental Liaison, Security Officer

About the role

Save the Children Egypt (SCI MENAEE) is hiring a Senior Governmental Liaison, Security Officer for its Safety & Security Department in Cairo. The post supports the department on all personnel matters, coordinates cross-functional activities across the country office, main office, field offices and hubs, and acts as the main contact for government departments and municipal authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for government departments and municipalities, representing the organization to obtain official permits and monitor changes in local laws and regulations affecting its legal status and scope of work.
• Manage negotiations with tax officials and external parties to protect the organization's rights and avoid lengthy legal proceedings, and act as the authorized signatory before the Social Insurance Authority.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Social Solidarity on expediting approvals for grants, partnerships and project implementation, and document legal powers of attorney and licenses with banks and telecom operators.
• Lead the Crisis Management Team during emergencies, coordinate emergency SMS alerts, follow up protective security policies and evacuation procedures, and act as the focal point for external emergency services.
• Provide safety and security briefings to onboarding staff and international visitors.

Required profile

• BA degree in administration, law, security or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in governmental relations.
• Knowledge of Egyptian labor law, social security, NGO regulations, permits and security clearances, and of obtaining work permits and security clearances for foreign employees.
• Bilingual in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Extensive network of government relations, negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• MS Office, Excel, database, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication, prioritization and detail orientation.