Jul 11, 2019

Country Security Manager , Erbil, Iraq

Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Iraq

Closing date: 23 Jul 2019


Country Security Manager – Erbil, Iraq

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
Lead on the provision of security-related training, including personal security training
Through line management of the Access Coordinator, ensure that all NRC staff and visitors are included on relevant access letters, and that access incidents are tracked
Develop and review communication procedures and protocols
Any other tasks as required and within the spirit of the present JD
Ensure consistency, predictability and accountability of security and safety procedures across the whole country programme

Our Ideal Candidate:

A university graduate in a relevant field(s) with minimum 3 years experience in Senior Security Management in humanitarian/recovery settings, especially in complex and volatile environments. Fluency in English, both verbal and written is required. Knowledge of Arabic and previous work experience in the Middle-East and Iraq will be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information:

Contract period: 12 months (extendable)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Duty station: Erbil
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start
Non-family duty station


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