Response Operations CSC Associate Consultant

Who We Are Looking For

Crisis24’s Crisis Security Consulting (CSC) team is looking for an Associate Consultant to join an ever-growing team to support wider project deliverables. The successful candidate will be based in our Cape Town offices, but with regular travel overseas to support on response and consulting tasks. Therefore, a candidate with geopolitical knowledge and interest, language abilities and a willingness and adaptability to support bespoke, international projects is sought after. The position further requires education to a master’s (MA) level in a sector relevant subject matter, 1-2 years of relevant work experience and language abilities.

What You Will Work On

The successful candidate will very quickly be involved in tasks and projects supporting the wider Crisis Security Consulting department. No two days are the same, and the Associate Consultant will work on bespoke reporting and threat assessments across geographies and threat types, analysing data and presenting it to clients, supporting operations on the ground during domestic and international deployments and editing and proofing the work of your peers. The candidate will also need to support out-of-hours tasks when required, as part of a wider team “on-call” rotation system (a week of “on call” every 8-10 weeks approximate). The Associate Consultant will quickly become adept at multiple types of task delivery, which will support in their professional development within Crisis24.

Who You Will Work With  

The successful candidate will work within the wider Associate Consultant team, supporting international consulting across the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific, as well as our Special Risks, All Hazards, and Product Risks response team. As well as the Crisis and Security Consulting department, the Associate Consultant will often work across and collaborate with the wider Crisis24 group and GardaWorld partners.

What You Will Bring  

• International Relations/Security Studies (or similar) at a master’s level qualification (post will also accept Honors level qualification)
• 1-2 years relevant industry specific experience alternative to master’s level education
• Experience of working in a variety of environments is required to adapt to demonstrate adaptability
• An adaptable and flexible approach to working is required – the role will involve oversea deployments for extended periods of time, including potentially high-risk areas
• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion; individuals must be able to handle information and issues of the upmost sensitivity
• An understanding of Security and Risk Management principles based on best practice standards
• Very high standard of written/verbal English and business-level language ability – candidates with native/business level French, Spanish and /or Polish will be prioritised
• Time management skills, including the ability to keep to tight deadlines
• A team player who can operate independently when required
• Interested in geopolitical and security issues and how such issues impact various global sectors
• IT literate with a demonstrative knowledge of all Windows programs and applications
• Eligibility to reside/work in the South Africa

Preferred

• Experience traveling within high-risk regions/countries is preferable
• A demonstratable understanding of regions and relevant security picture/prominent threats
• A knowledge of cyber threats, cyber threat actors and malware/ransomware variants
• Understanding of OSINT monitoring platforms and applications
• Experience of driving abroad