Location: Erbil, Iraq
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that country safety and security management plan (SMP,
CPs and SOPs) is updated, systems and ways of working being put in place and implemented, monitored,
reviewed and improved; consistently with NP policies, standards and requirements.
S/he will require undertaking an ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to safety
and security, working with Field Safety Focal points and Programme Managers / Coordinators. S/he will be
responsible for providing crisis management support to senior management team and also require
supporting the Country Management Team and other senior staff to mitigate risks and if/when needed to
manage safety and security incidents.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safety and security awareness among the staff with initial
induction and learning and development opportunities, including training delivery, s/he will prioritize
ongoing training as a key strategy for improved security conditions. S/he also require coordination with
internal and external stake holders and managing staff including working with the SMT to ensure
enforcement mechanisms are in place and implemented.
Key Areas Of Accountability:
Serve as a member of the in-country Senior Management Team
Budget security related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly basis.
Planning the procurement for safety and security material and installations.
Planning and organizing safety and security trainings for NP staff, consultants and partners
Assess facilities and programme implementation sites to ensure safe and secure operations and
field missions
Assess program activities and their impact on staff security and make recommendations to reduce
staff vulnerability
Monitor the security environment and make recommendations to adjust the security policies and
procedures accordingly.
Maintain and review the incident reporting and mapping system. Ensure that up to date incident
map is available for all NP staff on a regular basis
Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant NP staff, consultants and
partners
JOB PROFILE
Maintain an up-to-date security plan consistent with NP standards and ensure that all staff are
familiar with its content and agree to abide by its policies and procedures.
Strengthen and apply office and staff residency facilities' security standards and selection
procedures; strengthen and apply facility access procedures.
Develop and implement security-training plans for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes
to determine that training competencies are met.
Develop security-briefing materials and ensure that all new employees, consultants and visitors,
international or national, receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival in the
field.
Regularly assess communications needs at post, ensure availability of appropriate communications
technology, and update the emergency communication contact list; orient all staff to emergency
communication procedures and technology; test the emergency communication system regularly,
analyze results, and make appropriate revisions.
Liaise with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process
of gathering and verifying security information on a regular basis.
Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors. Classify
security information according to its reliability and accuracy.
Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended)
SMT on a regular basis.
Present written weekly and monthly reports to the Senior Management Team and NP HQ
Provide recommendations to NP field teams on strengthening acceptance strategies
Serve as a member of the crisis management team in the event of a critical incident
Ensure proper use of the security incident reporting system; analyze the data and share with NP a
other NGOs, as appropriate (agreed upon by the SMT)
Provide guidance to the Country Director and Logistics Manager on travel and vehicle fleet
management policies; ensure vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are
properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
Undertake security assessments of programme areas and potential programme areas as requested
by HoM and SMT. Report on findings and design necessary improvements.
Undertake field missions to the programme areas and potential programme areas whenever
needed and/or as requested by HoM
Undertake reviews of individual security procedures and policies as requested and make
recommendations to further enhance security.
Provide informed recommendations in the context of the security assessments and reviews.
Plan and conduct contingency planning exercise, drills and simulations at a national level where all
offices need to participate in order to build capacities and spread awareness and crisis
management protocols at all levels.
Carry out any other work with regard to security of NP personnel and assets in the field as decided
by the HoM and Senior Management Team
Comply with and promote all NP policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, Sexual
Harassment and Health and Safety.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
Bachelors Degree in a related field or at least 5-7 years comparable related experience;
Demonstrable experience in a complex emergency setting
Substantial security management experience in international humanitarian, military or police
setting.
Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF
radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.
Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions;
Solid organizational skills:
The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial
workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in, with experience in leading
multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
Commitment to NP’s values and mission
Valid Driving License
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and database/mapping systems;
Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate
contextual NGO security advice and coordination;
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and
ensuring the most effective support to line management;
Languages:
Ability to interact confidently with and present information effectively to colleagues and external contacts in verbal and written English
Computer:
Ability to use the MS Office suite, email and
the internet proficiently
Other Specialized Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the country
How To Apply:
Send your application to: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(email for application is available to paid up members ONLY)
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that country safety and security management plan (SMP,
CPs and SOPs) is updated, systems and ways of working being put in place and implemented, monitored,
reviewed and improved; consistently with NP policies, standards and requirements.
S/he will require undertaking an ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to safety
and security, working with Field Safety Focal points and Programme Managers / Coordinators. S/he will be
responsible for providing crisis management support to senior management team and also require
supporting the Country Management Team and other senior staff to mitigate risks and if/when needed to
manage safety and security incidents.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring safety and security awareness among the staff with initial
induction and learning and development opportunities, including training delivery, s/he will prioritize
ongoing training as a key strategy for improved security conditions. S/he also require coordination with
internal and external stake holders and managing staff including working with the SMT to ensure
enforcement mechanisms are in place and implemented.
Key Areas Of Accountability:
Serve as a member of the in-country Senior Management Team
Budget security related activities/purchases/installations on a yearly and sub-yearly basis.
Planning the procurement for safety and security material and installations.
Planning and organizing safety and security trainings for NP staff, consultants and partners
Assess facilities and programme implementation sites to ensure safe and secure operations and
field missions
Assess program activities and their impact on staff security and make recommendations to reduce
staff vulnerability
Monitor the security environment and make recommendations to adjust the security policies and
procedures accordingly.
Maintain and review the incident reporting and mapping system. Ensure that up to date incident
map is available for all NP staff on a regular basis
Ensure that regular security meetings are conducted with relevant NP staff, consultants and
partners
JOB PROFILE
Maintain an up-to-date security plan consistent with NP standards and ensure that all staff are
familiar with its content and agree to abide by its policies and procedures.
Strengthen and apply office and staff residency facilities' security standards and selection
procedures; strengthen and apply facility access procedures.
Develop and implement security-training plans for all staff; develop and apply evaluation processes
to determine that training competencies are met.
Develop security-briefing materials and ensure that all new employees, consultants and visitors,
international or national, receive appropriate security orientation within 48 hours of arrival in the
field.
Regularly assess communications needs at post, ensure availability of appropriate communications
technology, and update the emergency communication contact list; orient all staff to emergency
communication procedures and technology; test the emergency communication system regularly,
analyze results, and make appropriate revisions.
Liaise with UN, government, diplomatic and consular officials and community leaders in the process
of gathering and verifying security information on a regular basis.
Coordinate the gathering and flow of security information with other relevant actors. Classify
security information according to its reliability and accuracy.
Submit a security update (to include situational analysis, actions taken, and actions recommended)
SMT on a regular basis.
Present written weekly and monthly reports to the Senior Management Team and NP HQ
Provide recommendations to NP field teams on strengthening acceptance strategies
Serve as a member of the crisis management team in the event of a critical incident
Ensure proper use of the security incident reporting system; analyze the data and share with NP a
other NGOs, as appropriate (agreed upon by the SMT)
Provide guidance to the Country Director and Logistics Manager on travel and vehicle fleet
management policies; ensure vehicle inspection procedures are applied and all vehicles are
properly equipped; train drivers in established procedures and requisite skills.
Undertake security assessments of programme areas and potential programme areas as requested
by HoM and SMT. Report on findings and design necessary improvements.
Undertake field missions to the programme areas and potential programme areas whenever
needed and/or as requested by HoM
Undertake reviews of individual security procedures and policies as requested and make
recommendations to further enhance security.
Provide informed recommendations in the context of the security assessments and reviews.
Plan and conduct contingency planning exercise, drills and simulations at a national level where all
offices need to participate in order to build capacities and spread awareness and crisis
management protocols at all levels.
Carry out any other work with regard to security of NP personnel and assets in the field as decided
by the HoM and Senior Management Team
Comply with and promote all NP policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, Sexual
Harassment and Health and Safety.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:
Bachelors Degree in a related field or at least 5-7 years comparable related experience;
Demonstrable experience in a complex emergency setting
Substantial security management experience in international humanitarian, military or police
setting.
Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF
radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.
Solid training skills and the ability to develop and implement successful training sessions;
Solid organizational skills:
The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment;
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial
workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in, with experience in leading
multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
Commitment to NP’s values and mission
Valid Driving License
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and database/mapping systems;
Ability to balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate
contextual NGO security advice and coordination;
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within the programme and
ensuring the most effective support to line management;
Languages:
Ability to interact confidently with and present information effectively to colleagues and external contacts in verbal and written English
Computer:
Ability to use the MS Office suite, email and
the internet proficiently
Other Specialized Requirements
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the country
How To Apply:
Send your application to: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(email for application is available to paid up members ONLY)