Mar 19, 2018

Country Security Manager , Iraq

Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Iraq

The Country Security Manager will work under the supervision of the Country Director of NRC Iraq, and the guidance of the Regional Security Advisor in Amman.

Role Specific Information
Ensure that NRC security and safety systems are conducive to NRC programme implementation, duty of care and staff care standards
Quality assure implemented security systems and advise on improvements
Ensure that NRC security protocols and systems reflect at all times the threats and risks identified through ongoing security risk analysis and are nuanced to particular situations, events and geographical locations
Produce assessments, projections and analyses related to power and stakeholder structures, conflict dynamics and important social, economic and political developments;
Advise the Country Director and other staff about security all security matters and contribute to an inclusive organizational culture rooted in security awareness and information flow;
Collect and exchange information with relevant external counterparts (UN, NGOs, national, local authorities, embassies etc.)
Ensure alignment between programmatic priorities, NRC’s access and advocacy work and security and safety procedures
Develop and review communication procedures and protocols
Any other tasks as required and within the spirit of the present Job Description



Our Ideal Candidate:

A University Graduate in a relevant discipline (Security, Risk & Crisis Management or similar), a seasoned professional with an analytical mind, who can gather information from strong networks they build and maintain. An individual with significant political and cultural awareness and highly experienced in humanitarian context Additionally, we are looking for a professional with proven experience liaising with relevant stakeholders.

A demonstrated leader with strong communication and management skills, it is vital that the incumbent is familiar with the context in Iraq.



Additional Information:

Contract period: 12 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Erbil

Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start

NB: Please enter the geographical location in the "Company name" field for both company and location on your application.


Related documents: Job Description