Security, Emergency Readiness and Asset Control Officer (N-26-18)
- Resource Type National Recruited Staff (NRS)
- Region HQ
- Date Opened 04/30/2026
- Job Type Full time
- Industry Research and Development
- City Lima
- State/Province Lima

Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Security, Emergency Readiness, and Asset Control Officer to lead and strengthen safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs that protect CIP personnel, assets, and facilities in Peru and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. The role will also provide support to global asset and fleet management initiatives.

About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR integral research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweet potato, and other root and tubercle crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits,



especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.

About the position: This position plays a key role in identifying risks and operational challenges, and in developing practical solutions and recommendations within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The position reports to the Head of Administration and is based in Lima, Peru.

Requirements

Safety, Security and Emergency Response (Peru and LAC)
- Lead and improve daily operations of Security and Safety at CIP Peru and support regional activities in LAC including documentation, policy, compliance, investigations and follow up.
- Conduct safety and security risk assessments for facilities, field operations, travel, and events.
- Monitor threat environments and recommend mitigation strategies specific to s

📌 Security, Emergency Readiness and Asset Control Officer (Lima)
🏢 CGIAR
📍 Lima