International Security Manager, Iraq

Location: Iraq based

Closing date11 Oct 2021

International Security Manager, Iraq based

• Erbil, Iraq. With frequent travel to all Iraq programme locations (Ninewa, Sinjar and Kirkuk areas) and occasional travel, as required to Mission East Programme Locations, including Afghanistan.
• Expatriate contract and terms; non-accompanied position.
• 12 month fixed term contract.

This role combines international security management for Mission East, with Country Security Management for Mission East Iraq through a management role in Iraq and an advisory role for Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Nepal and other future programme locations. Able to display an understanding of and sympathy with Mission East’s organisational mission, vision and values, you will bring a minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Security Manager in a hostile environments / conflict- afflicted areas within humanitarian/recovery context and an in-depth knowledge of risk management and associated principles.

You will have proven networking and relationship building skills and an approachable, empathetic and open style with cross cultural awareness and sensitivity and a respect for local customs and protocols. With excellent communication, networking, analytical and decision-making skills, you will display an ability to diffuse tensions, remain calm at all times and encourage and motivate others, particularly during or following an incident.

The position is expected to have considerable travelling demands and you will be flexible and able to travel at short notice to difficult and risky areas.

How To Apply
Send your CV and letter of application (both in English) to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxx.com(Hidden) 

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You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be screened on a rolling basis however no final selection decisions will be taken prior to 11th October 2021.