Security Officer , Iraq

Employer: Heartland Alliance International

Location: Kirkuk, Iraq
Statement of Work (SOW)

The growing extent of Heartland Alliance International’s programmatic work in Iraq requires the services of a full-time Security Officer based in Kirkuk. The Security Officer will be responsible for the safety and security of all HAI offices, programs, and personnel operating in Kirkuk City, Tuz Khurmatu, and Hawija. The individual selected to support HAI Iraq will perform the following duties:
Provide regular assessments and recommendations regarding personal, technical, communications, and physical security to the Country Director and the Global Security Manager.
Build active networks to gather current safety/security information and take responsibility for all security relationships with partners, contractor organizations, embassies, INGOs, local law enforcement and military organizations, and community representatives.
Monitor ongoing security developments using open source and network intelligence.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive travel management program based on current risk assessments, road reconnaissance, and the full use of information gathering networks.
Requires a familiarity with the rapidly changing threat environment, NGO best practices, and organizing group movements to the Federal Territory of Iraq and post-conflict zones.
Should incorporate the use of satellite phones, GPS tracking, vehicle management and convoy discipline to ensure staff accountability during the conduct of personnel movements.
Assist with the implementation of first aid and driver training.
Conduct initial and periodic reassessments of all program leased property to include office space, residences, and warehouses and make recommendations regarding upgrades and enhancements as appropriate to the Country Director.
Assess the risk of program start-ups and participate in the risk assessment process of ongoing proposals.

Job Requirements:
Candidates should be proficient in English and Arabic.
Candidates should have 2-3 years experience in NGO security management.
The selected candidate will be fully certified and licensed to work and operate in Iraq by all appropriate local government authorities.


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