Employer: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Type of Contract: Fixed Term, International Consultancy
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers
people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable
development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies
where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.
THE CONSULTANCY
Under the supervision of the Country Director, Honduras, and receiving technical direction from
the Security Advisor from the IDLO HQ in Rome on daily security matters, the Field Security Officer
shall oversee the security risk management in IDLO Honduras, ensuring that the appropriate
measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively
addressed. Particularly, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following key duties:
Oversee security risk management and daily operations in the country office in Tegucigalpa
and field office San Pedro Sula, ensuring that these are adapted to the local security
environment and capable of responding to emergent security concerns;
Assess project designs in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk
mitigation measures;
Advise IDLO staff on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality in order to
establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in
the offices;
Collaborate with security representatives of international organizations, diplomatic services,
security contractors in the locality and with local government security forces to ensure that a
support network is in place to respond to emergencies and that information on threats can be
constantly accessed;
Review security procedures and guidelines are in line with the Security Risks Management
Policy Framework and the in-country Security Risk Assessment and recommend changes in
order to sustain effectiveness;
Build local security personnel and IDLO programme staff capacities related to security and
safety, and risk mitigation;
Build local security personnel and IDLO programme staff capacities related to security and
safety, and risk mitigation;
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Academic qualifications
Undergraduate degree in social science or related field, with related technical security
management training from military or police acadmy is required.
Work experience
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience with law enforcement, military, intelligence,
public or private security organization and in a similar position for an international organization
is required.
Experience in hardship locations is required. Experience working in Honduras or the Latin
American region is an advantage.
Experience in performing rigorous security analysis and be able to produce policies, reports or
other operational recommendations are highly desirable.
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish is essential..
Specific knowledge, skills and competencies
Demonstrated knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent
with operations in a high risk environment within an international organization.
The ability to develop detailed security advisories, reports and notifications for senior
management in country and the Security Advisor at Headquarters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A self-starter, able to identify improvements to working practice, make recommendations and
implement change.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with several internal service
departments.
Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
Proven ability to develop and foster productive working relationships across a globally-based
organization;
The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, credibility, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The successful candidate will be contracted for an initial period of 24 months, with the possibility
of an extension based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The selected candidate
is expected to start immediately.
IDLO offers international consultants based in Honduras a competitive remuneration and benefits
package in terms of salary, medical and accident insurance, mission insurance, annual leave, sick
leave as well as home leave. For this consultancy position, IDLO shall offer the ideal candidate a
gross annual salary in the range of USD 80,000 (eighty thousand US dollars) to a level
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We
welcome and encourage diverse applications.
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. and submit
the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter.
DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities.
IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to
meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Application deadline: October 17, 2017 (23:59hrs Rome Time)
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Type of Contract: Fixed Term, International Consultancy
ABOUT IDLO
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers
people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable
development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies
where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.
THE CONSULTANCY
Under the supervision of the Country Director, Honduras, and receiving technical direction from
the Security Advisor from the IDLO HQ in Rome on daily security matters, the Field Security Officer
shall oversee the security risk management in IDLO Honduras, ensuring that the appropriate
measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively
addressed. Particularly, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following key duties:
Oversee security risk management and daily operations in the country office in Tegucigalpa
and field office San Pedro Sula, ensuring that these are adapted to the local security
environment and capable of responding to emergent security concerns;
Assess project designs in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk
mitigation measures;
Advise IDLO staff on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality in order to
establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in
the offices;
Collaborate with security representatives of international organizations, diplomatic services,
security contractors in the locality and with local government security forces to ensure that a
support network is in place to respond to emergencies and that information on threats can be
constantly accessed;
Review security procedures and guidelines are in line with the Security Risks Management
Policy Framework and the in-country Security Risk Assessment and recommend changes in
order to sustain effectiveness;
Build local security personnel and IDLO programme staff capacities related to security and
safety, and risk mitigation;
Build local security personnel and IDLO programme staff capacities related to security and
safety, and risk mitigation;
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Academic qualifications
Undergraduate degree in social science or related field, with related technical security
management training from military or police acadmy is required.
Work experience
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience with law enforcement, military, intelligence,
public or private security organization and in a similar position for an international organization
is required.
Experience in hardship locations is required. Experience working in Honduras or the Latin
American region is an advantage.
Experience in performing rigorous security analysis and be able to produce policies, reports or
other operational recommendations are highly desirable.
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish is essential..
Specific knowledge, skills and competencies
Demonstrated knowledge of the development of security policies and procedures consistent
with operations in a high risk environment within an international organization.
The ability to develop detailed security advisories, reports and notifications for senior
management in country and the Security Advisor at Headquarters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A self-starter, able to identify improvements to working practice, make recommendations and
implement change.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with several internal service
departments.
Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
Proven ability to develop and foster productive working relationships across a globally-based
organization;
The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, credibility, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The successful candidate will be contracted for an initial period of 24 months, with the possibility
of an extension based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The selected candidate
is expected to start immediately.
IDLO offers international consultants based in Honduras a competitive remuneration and benefits
package in terms of salary, medical and accident insurance, mission insurance, annual leave, sick
leave as well as home leave. For this consultancy position, IDLO shall offer the ideal candidate a
gross annual salary in the range of USD 80,000 (eighty thousand US dollars) to a level
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We
welcome and encourage diverse applications.
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. and submit
the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter.
DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by the employee assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities.
IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to
meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Application deadline: October 17, 2017 (23:59hrs Rome Time)