International Trade Specialist jobs in Trenton, NJ

Description:

The Coordinating Security Specialist (CSS) is an integral member of the Americas Regional Security Centre (RSC). They will provide basic assessment, advice, coordination and monitoring support to clients as part of a 24-7 regional security operations capability.

The CSS is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of high-quality written and verbal travel security briefings on request to travelers, international assignees and corporate security managers. The CSS will provide travel security advice to clients and will support client and RSC situational awareness by monitoring, drafting alerts and escalating developing travel security issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject, or equivalent work experience.
• Post-graduate qualification in politics, international relations or related subject or equivalent work experience desirable.

• Interest in international affairs and the global security environment.
• Knowledge of political and security issues in the Americas region.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences.
• Interpersonal skills.
• International experience (work and personal).
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.
• Willingness to work outside of normal duty hours, in support of team operations, particularly in times of crisis or emergency.

Desirable Work Experience

• Proven experience in travel- or security-related field: military, public safety, government, NGO, human rights, journalism; or relevant academic studies
• Experience in writing for senior management and business decision-makers
• Customer service/ client facing experience (for example, sales)

Additional Critical Qualities

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to learn and adapt to new procedures and operating protocols
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with colleagues from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain high professional standards at all times