Tasks
Security risk management
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Monitors the security situation and advises on short-term, mid-term, and long-term changes based on trends and developments in Erbil and bordering regions
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Collects up-to-date security and political information through formal and informal contacts
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Monitors road conditions regarding security in the area of responsibility
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Maintains and colour-codes the movement map according to up-to-date security information
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Maintains and updates mapping of natural districts; security-related (man-made) incidents; health-related risks; political, military, ethnic, and religious realities and structures.
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Supports and enables projects to be implemented in a safe and secure manner
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Acts as the primary security focal point for all GIZ staff in Erbil
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Maintains the security risk management system for Erbil in line with the country-wide system
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Conducts site security assessments (residence, office, sub-office, guest house, warehouse and etc.) and advise on mitigation measures, also support the implementation
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Ensures all collected data are logged in a database system.
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Ensures all policies and procedures are effectively communicated and respected
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Supports incident and crisis management
Liaison and networking
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Acts as the focal point to contracted security providers in Erbil
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Cultivates a cooperative and service-oriented relationship with projects and colleagues
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Establishes formal and informal contacts with senior actors that have or may have an influence on the process of a safe and secure project implementation
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Establishes and maintains contacts with relevant sections of NGOs, GOs, and UN organizations; and attends the local security meetings organized by development organizations if possible
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Establishes good working relationships with governmental bodies and senior local security authorities and maintains friendly relations with domestic security and intelligence services
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Establishes contact networks with other relevant actors
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Establishes and maintains contacts with informal power structures
Security briefings and advice
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Briefs and advises the Head of the RMO on the security and political situation in Erbil whenever requested, changes occur, or fresh intelligence is received.
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Provides safety and security briefing for newly arrived national and international staff
Reporting
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Provides regular updates to the Head of RMO to inform security briefings and coordination/information meetings
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Records and reports any project-related irregularities and dissatisfaction
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Immediately reports all incidents regarding transportation to the RMO
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Drafts incident reports, threat warnings, and advisories, etc.
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Supports the biweekly in-country briefing and RMO’s analysis products
Other duties/additional tasks
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Supports fleet management and movement monitoring as well as colleagues’
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journey management
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Take on other related tasks assigned by the RMO
Required qualifications, competencies and experience
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Decision-making capacity: Demonstrated well-balanced judgment in security management skills to mitigate vulnerabilities, threats, and risks as well as manage protection issues
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Planning and organization: Sound organizational and management skills including a strong service orientation. Ability to plan and organize assignments with little supervision, prepared to manage and ask for support when it is needed
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Accountability: Operates in compliance with service rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility for actions and decisions
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Technology awareness: Willingness to use automation technology. Computer skills and basic familiarity with vehicle tracking systems are required
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Work under stress: Professional and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a stressful environment
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Communication: Ability to provide instruction clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. A high sense of confidentiality
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Teamwork: Ability to lead yet closely coordinate with team colleagues and superior virtually. Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender. Ability to manage interpersonal conflicts with a high level of self-reflection
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Commitment to continuous learning: Interest in upgrading and learning new
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skills in this professional field
Qualifications
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University degree in a related field such as well as relevant security training
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Higher education, courses in military, police and other relevant field is an asset
Professional experience
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5 to 7 years of progressive working experience in a similar position
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Proven working knowledge of security risk management for humanitarian/development actors
Other knowledge, additional competencies
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Good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g.MS Office, other database programmes)
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Proficiency in English, Kurdish and Arabic
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Well-connected and well-respected in the geographical area of responsibility
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Excellent social skills to build further network of contacts