Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA) with ref. BA-CO21-

Location	Basrah	Job Type	Permanent
Salary		Sector	Security

The wide range of services offered by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH are based on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and on tried and tested management know-how. We are a German federal enterprise and offer workable, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes.

Most of our work is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). However, GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries and public and private bodies in Germany and abroad. These include governments of other countries, the European Commission, the United Nations and the World Bank. We are equally committed to helping our clients in the private sector attain their goals.

Tasks

Security risk management

Monitors the security situation and advises on short-term, mid-term, and long-term changes based on trends and developments in Basra and Southern Iraq
Collects up-to-date security and political information through formal and informal contacts
Monitors road conditions regarding security in the area of responsibility
Maintains and color-codes the movement map according to up-to-date security information
Maintains and updates mapping of natural districts; security-related (man-made) incidents; health-related risks; political, military, ethnic, and religious realities and structures.
Supports and enables projects to be implemented in a safe and secure manner
Acts as the primary security focal point for all GIZ staff in Basra and wider Southern Iraq
Maintains the security risk management system for Basra in line with the country-wide system
Conducts site security assessments (residence, office, sub-office, guest house, warehouse and etc.) and advise on mitigation measures, also support implementation
Ensures all collected data are logged in a database system.
Ensures all policies and procedures are effectively communicated and respected
Supports incident and crisis management

Liaison and networking

Acts as the focal point to contracted security providers in Basra/
Cultivates a cooperative and service-oriented relationship with projects and colleagues
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
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
Establishes good working relationships with governmental bodies and senior local security authorities and maintains friendly relations with domestic security and intelligence services
Establishes contact networks with other relevant actors
Establishes and maintains contacts with informal power structures

Security briefings and advise

Briefs and advises the Team Leader Central Iraq or Head of the RMO on the security and political situation in Basra whenever requested, changes occur, or fresh intelligence is received.
Provides safety and security briefing for newly arrived national and international staff

Reporting

Provides regular updates to the Team Leader Central Iraq or Head of RMO to inform security briefings and coordination/information meetings
Records and reports any project-related irregularities and dissatisfaction
Immediately reports all incidents regarding transportation to the RMO
Drafts incident reports, threat warnings, and advisories, etc.
Supports the biweekly in-country briefing and RMO’s analysis products
Regular duty trips to Baghdad will be required for reporting and planning meetings

Other duties/additional tasks

Supports fleet management and movement monitoring as well as colleagues’ journey management
Take on other related tasks assigned by the RMO

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Decision-making capacity: Demonstrated well-balanced judgment in security management skills to mitigate vulnerabilities, threats, and risks as well as manage protection issues
Planning and organization: Sound organizational and management skills including a strong service orientation. Ability to plan and organize assignments with little supervision, prepared to up-manage and ask for support when it is needed
Accountability: Operates in compliance with service rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility for actions and decisions
Technology awareness: Willingness to use automation technology. Computer skills and basic familiarity with vehicle tracking systems are required
Work under stress: Professional and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a stressful environment
Communication: Ability to provide instruction clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. A high sense of confidentiality
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
Commitment in continuous learning: Interest in upgrading and learning new skills in this professional field

Qualifications

University degree in a related field such as risk and security management well as relevant security trainings
Higher education, courses in military, police and other relevant field is an asset

Professional experience

3 to 7 years of working experience in a similar position
Proven working knowledge of security risk management for humanitarian/development actors

Other knowledge, additional competencies

Good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access, or other database programs)
Proficiency in both English and Arabic in speaking/listening/reading/writing
Well-connected and well-respected in the geographical area of responsibility
Excellent social skills to build further network of contacts

Duty station
Basra, Iraq

Requirements for application:

The reference number and position must be mentioned in the subject line of the email, Ref: (BAS-CO21- 94) Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA)
Subject line of the application should clearly indicate the vacancy applied for.
CVs and motivations letters that are in the form of IMG, pictures, screen-shots and links will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications passed the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.

Tasks

Security risk management

Monitors the security situation and advises on short-term, mid-term, and long-term changes based on trends and developments in Basra and Southern Iraq

Collects up-to-date security and political information through formal and informal contacts

Monitors road conditions regarding security in the area of responsibility

Maintains and color-codes the movement map according to up-to-date security information

Maintains and updates mapping of natural districts; security-related (man-made) incidents; health-related risks; political, military, ethnic, and religious realities and structures.

Supports and enables projects to be implemented in a safe and secure manner

Acts as the primary security focal point for all GIZ staff in Basra and wider Southern Iraq

Maintains the security risk management system for Basra in line with the country-wide system

Conducts site security assessments (residence, office, sub-office, guest house, warehouse and etc.) and advise on mitigation measures, also support implementation

Ensures all collected data are logged in a database system.

Ensures all policies and procedures are effectively communicated and respected

Supports incident and crisis management

Liaison and networking

Acts as the focal point to contracted security providers in Basra/

Cultivates a cooperative and service-oriented relationship with projects and colleagues

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

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

Establishes good working relationships with governmental bodies and senior local security authorities and maintains friendly relations with domestic security and intelligence services

Establishes contact networks with other relevant actors

Establishes and maintains contacts with informal power structures

Security briefings and advise

Briefs and advises the Team Leader Central Iraq or Head of the RMO on the security and political situation in Basra whenever requested, changes occur, or fresh intelligence is received.

Provides safety and security briefing for newly arrived national and international staff

Reporting

Provides regular updates to the Team Leader Central Iraq or Head of RMO to inform security briefings and coordination/information meetings

Records and reports any project-related irregularities and dissatisfaction

Immediately reports all incidents regarding transportation to the RMO

Drafts incident reports, threat warnings, and advisories, etc.

Supports the biweekly in-country briefing and RMO’s analysis products

Regular duty trips to Baghdad will be required for reporting and planning meetings

Other duties/additional tasks

Supports fleet management and movement monitoring as well as colleagues’ journey management

Take on other related tasks assigned by the RMO

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Decision-making capacity: Demonstrated well-balanced judgment in security management skills to mitigate vulnerabilities, threats, and risks as well as manage protection issues

Planning and organization: Sound organizational and management skills including a strong service orientation. Ability to plan and organize assignments with little supervision, prepared to up-manage and ask for support when it is needed

Accountability: Operates in compliance with service rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility for actions and decisions

Technology awareness: Willingness to use automation technology. Computer skills and basic familiarity with vehicle tracking systems are required

Work under stress: Professional and courteous attitude and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

Communication: Ability to provide instruction clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. A high sense of confidentiality

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

Commitment in continuous learning: Interest in upgrading and learning new skills in this professional field

Qualifications

University degree in a related field such as risk and security management well as relevant security trainings

Higher education, courses in military, police and other relevant field is an asset

Professional experience

3 to 7 years of working experience in a similar position

Proven working knowledge of security risk management for humanitarian/development actors

Other knowledge, additional competencies

Good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access, or other database programs)

Proficiency in both English and Arabic in speaking/listening/reading/writing

Well-connected and well-respected in the geographical area of responsibility

Excellent social skills to build further network of contacts

Duty station Basra, Iraq

Requirements for application:

The reference number and position must be mentioned in the subject line of the email, Ref: (BAS-CO21- 94) Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA)

Subject line of the application should clearly indicate the vacancy applied for.

CVs and motivations letters that are in the form of IMG, pictures, screen-shots and links will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications passed the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.

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Basra, Iraq