Security Risk Management Advisor

Title: Security Risk Management Advisor

Duration: 1 year

Location: İstanbul

A. Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Achieve risk mitigation for national and international staff and assets of GIZ-Turkey in the area of responsibilities (AoR) as assigned by RMO
• Ensure dissemination and implementation of Risk Management Office policies/procedures to all project staff in AoR
• Information management: collecting, collating and timely sharing of security-related information and recommendations with RMO
• Incident reporting, mapping, and analysis for AoR and recommendations
• Develop and update security and crisis management plans for AoR conducting a security risk assessment of Areas of Operation (AoO)
• Provide immediate incident response in AoR
• Act as a member of the AoO crisis management team
• Provide input to RMO for weekly, quarterly, and any other security reports
• Liaise and establish good relationships with national law enforcement, military and civil intelligence authorities, counterparts in the Diplomatic Missions, and municipal/civic/traditional leaders in AoR concerning security issues
• Conduct site assessments for offices, residences, and venues
• Support projects/programmes in developing and updating location-specific SOPs and protocols
• Conduct security briefings for staff visiting AoR
• Advise project/programme staff on security issues in consultation with RMO/AV
• Advise on requests for travel clearances and related recommendations accordingly
• Organize security training for personnel in consultation with the Head of RMO
• Accompany field missions if needed
• Monitor security guards deployed in AoR
• Evaluate the Security Company as per the matrix provided by RMO
• Capacity building and briefing of designated security focal points (SFPs) and facilitate security round table meetings with the SFPs of the offices and compile reports requested by the RMO
• Support the projects/programmes in the implementation of generic country-wide SOPs.

B. Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience including 3 years of experience in the relevant position and sector
• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, assessment, analysis, and executing site security-related operations
• Knowledge and understanding of the development/humanitarian work and international organisations
• Security-related training courses are an added advantage

Skills and Qualifications

• Language skills: Professional proficiency in Turkish and English, regional language knowledge is an asset.
• Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Culturally sensitive and inclusive approach
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural and international environment and across teams diplomatically
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work
• Good decision-maker and team player
• Ability to act with discretion and dedication
• Flexible and able to meet deadlines

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 29th of December, 2024. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and experience as well as local standards. 

ATTENTION: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN THE GIZ CV FORMAT. THE APPLICATIONS IN ANY OTHER CV FORMAT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.