Iraq: REGIONAL SECURITY ADVISER

Opening for Application: Saturday, April 01, 2017

Deadline for Application: Saturday, April 15, 2017

Contract is one year: Starting date ASAP

Terms of reference –REGIONAL SECURITY ADVISER

Organization: iMMAP

Starting Date: ASAP

Program Title: Multiple projects

Country/Region: Middle East, based in Erbil, Iraq

Duration: Until August 31st, 2017, with possibility of extension
Organization

iMMAP is a pioneering organization that is leading the way in the effective use of information management practices and principles in the service of humanitarian relief and development.

Scope of Work

The Regional Security Adviser (RSA) will work with the iMMAP team to ensure the safety and security of all staff contracted to projects in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and Turkey.

The primary function of the RSA is to provide advice to the Regional Director, Country Directors and personnel on all safety and security issues, as they relate to staff, assets and operations. The RSA will monitor and assess security conditions, and make recommendations to the Regional Director, Country Directors and the Global Security Manager as appropriate.

The RSA is committed to proactively implement and maintain the highest standards of security measures and contingency planning in order to ensure the safety of all staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The RSA will monitor and oversee the security situation in the countries of operations, and provide advisories when security events could potentially affect staff or operations. This includes specific events, forecasts as well as strategic developments.
• The RSA will conduct threat, vulnerability and risk assessments, provide sound and timely advice to staff and management on safety and security matters, and oversees staff compliance with security and safety procedures.
• The RSA will maintain a broad network of contacts within the INGO, IO, and broader security stakeholders’ community which will enable iMMAP access to timely and trustworthy information related to security conditions in its project locations.
• The RSA will ensure the implementation of and compliance with safety and security policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as detailed by the Global Security Manager
• The RSA will develop and update as required the Project Security Plans and Site Security Plans for the applicable programs whilst ensuring compliance with iMMAP’s global operating principles and risk management policies.
• The RSA will assist the Global Security Manager with the development of SOP’s and protocols.
• The RSA will liaise and coordinate timely and efficiently with the Global Security Manager regarding security incidents, threats or deficiencies which potential could affect operations. Additionally, the RSA will liaise and coordinate with the Security Coordinator regarding travel management, tracking and other security admin topics.
• In case of a crisis, the RSA will act as a member of the Crisis Management Team or the Incident Management Team respectively.
• The RSA will create a weekly security report.
• The RSA will conduct security induction briefs for new staff appointed to projects in the area of responsibility.
• The RSA will maintain the validity of emergency & contingencies protocols based on the applicable E&C level, and will design and practice emergency communication protocols.
• The RSA will design and conduct Security Awareness Induction Training in close coordination with the Global Security Manager.

REPORTING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The RSA will report directly to the Global Security Manager.

REPRESENTATION

• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with iMMAP in country associates, officers and staff, and external contacts with national and local government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donor agency officials, vendors, media, and the general public.
• Follow iMMAP's branding regulations required for marking, or branding, of all iMMAP products and correspondence.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

iMMAP team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to beneficiaries of iMMAP programs, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.

OTHER

Any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field required, minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Considerable practical experience of managing security in complex contexts and high risk environments;
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working in the safety and security sector.
• Previous experience working in an international (non-governmental) organization desired;
• Ability to work independently and proactively;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel;
• Excellent oral and written English;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and analyse data and translate into effective information.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural team, operate under pressure, deliver high quality work within deadlines, and meet team objectives.
• Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check.
• If a previous member of Armed Forces or Police Service – ability to provide honourable discharge papers.

iMMAP is an equal opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance for discrimination of any type. iMMAP does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

iMMAP is an international not-for-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides targeted information management support to partners responding to complex humanitarian and development challenges. For more than 15 years, we have promoted measurable change in people’s lives through our core philosophy: better data leads to better decisions and, ultimately, better outcomes.

Our expertise in data collection, analysis and presentation has revolutionized the decision making process for our diverse, multi-sectoral partners who seek enhanced coordination and sustainable solutions through information management. Our mission is to empower the world’s most vulnerable through the enhanced use of data to inform decision making. We envision a world where no one suffers due to lack of access to timely, relevant, and reliable information that has the power to transform lives.

Applications are accepted through LinkedIn

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