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Field Security Officer

Posted over 4 years ago by CTG
Location Baghdad Job Type Permanent
Salary Sector NGO, Security
Place of performance: Baghdad, Iraq
Starting date: TBA
 
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
 

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
CTG is looking to hire a Field Security Officer (FSO) to manage our growing number of Consultants working in multiple projects with various clients in Iraq. This role is to be based in Baghdad, Iraq with travel required to multiple places in Iraq. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in field security operations.
 

GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:

The role of the Field Security Officer is to implement & manage Duty of Care in accordance with CTG's contracts & obligations.
Expected output:
  • Providing the security awareness brief to all newly hired staff.
  • Vetting & status check on all nationals as required.
  • Review & track trip reports (not movement requests).
  • Providing security advice to projects & consultants.
  • Advising all CTG projects, staff & consultants on security incidents by sms & email as agreed with Account Managers.
  • Undertaking analysis & sending out a monthly Iraq wide security situation report.
  • Establish a security information network to receive & then send out security advisories.
  • Develop relationships with the client security managers & other security organisations in Iraq.
  • Keep updated contact list/database of Staff Supervisors & security focal points.
  • Establish an emergency call out procedure for each project so CTG can track & react to incidents.
  • Deploy forward to the regions to undertake reconnaissance of locations to assist Consultants.
  • Fill out incident reports, be on call to deal with emergencies & undertake investigations as directed.
  • Establish a lessons learned register post incident.
  • Assist Account Managers with personal administration for Consultants.
  • Assist Account Managers with visa requirements for International Consultants.
  • Other tasks as directed by the Head of Security & Country Manager.

Project reporting:
Reports to the Country Director. Will be required to work closely with the Account Managers & the Country Director in Iraq. Will have a technical line to the Head of Security in Dubai.

Team management:
Under the direction of the Country Director, will be working with the client & the Consultants as required. Will be required to develop local & international security networks.
 

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
  • Diploma in in Security or related field. and/or Bachelor's degree in in Security or related field..

Work experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable relevant Security experience and/or minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Administration experience.

Geographical experience:
  • Minimum of 5 year of experience in Middle East (essential).

Languages:
  • Fluency in English and Arabic are essential.
 
Key competencies:
Preferred skills:
  • Speaks Fluent Arabic & English.
  • Has an understanding of local security networks & vetting
 
Competencies:
  • Has 5-10 years experience in the security industry.
  • Is good with clients & can build relationships.
  • Is a capable administrator.
  • Has good written & verbal communication skills (English).
  • Has experience working in Iraq.

Other relevant information:
Candidates with working experience in conflict/post conflict regions would be desired for this role.

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