Deadline: 10th of June 2020
Tasks
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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 the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and especially Dohuk Governorate.
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Collects up-to-date security and political information through a variety of sources.
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Monitors road conditions in Dohuk Governorate.
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Maintains security risk mapping.
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Supports and enables project implementation from a Security Risk Management perspective.
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Acts as the primary security focal point for all GIZ staff in Dohuk, along with the counterpart Security Risk Management Adviser for Dohuk.
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Conducts and writes site security assessments (residence, office, sub-office, guest house, warehouse and etc.) and advises on risk mitigation measures.
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Ensures all policies and procedures are effectively communicated and respected.
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Supports incident and crisis management.
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Acts as an emergency Point of Contact for GIZ in Dohuk, and provides support to Crisis Management.
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Regularly visits project sites.
Liaison and networking
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Acts as a focal point to contracted security providers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and especially Dohuk.
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Cultivates a positive and collaborative relationship with projects and colleagues.
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Establishes and maintains contacts across the relevant security actors in and around Dohuk.
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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.
Security briefings and advise
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Briefs and advises the Senior SRMA North on the security and political situation in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and especially Dohuk.
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Provides safety and security briefings for newly arrived national and international staff.
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Delivers routine and ad-hoc security-related briefings for project management in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Dohuk.
Reporting
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Provides regular updates to the Senior SRMA North 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’ journey management.
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Is prepared to occasionally stand in as Fleet Manager in Dohuk to cover absences.
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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. Willing to take the right decision rather than the easy decision.
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Planning and organization: Sound organizational and time-management skills including a strong service orientation. Ability to plan and organize assignments with little supervision, prepared to ask for support when required.
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Accountability: Operates in compliance with service rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for actions and decisions.
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Technology awareness: 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 verbally and in writing. A high sense of confidentiality.
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Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team. 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 skills in this professional field.
Qualifications
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University degree in a related area such as logistics, business administration, political science.
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Professional training in safety and security, security risk management, occupational health and safety, first aid, and fleet management are an asset.
Professional experience
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Minimum of 5 years of progressive working experience in security risk management roles in INGO, GO, UN or similar organisations.
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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 IT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Google Maps, and others).
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Written, speaking and comprehension proficiency in English and Kurdish, essential. Arabic an asset.
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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.