Hiring organization: Samaritan's Purse
Job location: Erbil, Iraq
Job Description
Are you seeking a Security career with impact? Join Samaritans Purse as the Country Security Manager in Iraq. Specific location details will be shared during the interview process. In this role, you will oversee the safety and security of our staff and operations. With your expertise, we will be able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while maintaining safe programming that meets the physical needs of the people we are serving. Join us and use your skills and passion to make an impact with an eternal purpose!
A day in the life of a Country Security Manager, Middle East Remote:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Country Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Qualifications & Experience
Accompaniment: Family Accompanied
Type: Full Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Arabic or Kurmanji Kurdish (preferred)
Travel Expectations: Frequent travel to field sites and project locations is required
Benefits
International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Job location: Erbil, Iraq
Job Description
Are you seeking a Security career with impact? Join Samaritans Purse as the Country Security Manager in Iraq. Specific location details will be shared during the interview process. In this role, you will oversee the safety and security of our staff and operations. With your expertise, we will be able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ while maintaining safe programming that meets the physical needs of the people we are serving. Join us and use your skills and passion to make an impact with an eternal purpose!
A day in the life of a Country Security Manager, Middle East Remote:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Country Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Develop and maintain relationships with diverse personnel who may impact security of Samaritans Purse personnel; these include, but are not limited to, local leaders, police, military, other NGOs, UN and government leaders
Analyze open source and confidential information to continually update the national and local threat levels
Maintain up to date information on political, economic and social status on a national level and report to the regional security manager and in country leadership on a regular basis
Develop, manage and train a team of national security officers
Monitor potential and present emergencies and keep all staff informed of events
Work closely with country leadership in advising on travel restrictions and program hibernations
Maintain disaster response plan, evacuation plan and other contingency plans as required
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in a relevant field or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in a disaster location
Spiritual maturity; ability to lead direct reports in their growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Diplomacy and negotiating skills; coordinate with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships
Understanding of complex security situations and ability to advise program design accordingly
Ability to analyze information, develop a complete picture of security situations, and communicate effectively to leadership, in both verbally and written form
Flexibility and adaptability; critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Previous international military experience (preferred) or relevant experience in an international field assignment, managing security concerns
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Accompaniment: Family Accompanied
Type: Full Time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required); Arabic or Kurmanji Kurdish (preferred)
Travel Expectations: Frequent travel to field sites and project locations is required
Benefits
International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays12 vacation/personal days10 sick days
When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)