2021-09-25

Deputy National Risk Management Advisor – Puntland (Burtinle), Somalia

Puntland (Burtinle), Somalia
Posted on September 25, 2021

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Deputy National Risk Management Advisor – Puntland (Burtinle), Somalia

	*Internal and External*
	*Vacancy Announcement*
	GIZ Risk management Office in Somalia

Salary band 4 –		*Deputy National Risk Management Advisor –*
professional 4T		*Puntland (Burtinle)*
Disciplinary Manager:		Senior Advisor, Hargeisa

Daily Reporting Line:		National Risk Management Advisor – Puntland
		International RMA – NE

Deputy:		National Risk Management Advisor – Puntland

Brief introduction

The German Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH RMO Somalia project supports the safe and effective implementation of GIZ projects across Somalia through a state-of-the-art security risk management system in order to minimize the risks faced by GIZ staff members and projects.

GIZ Risk Management Office in Puntland is seeking to recruit a Deputy National Risk Management Advisor who will be based in Puntland ( Burtinle)

Responsibilities

The Deputy National Risk Management Adviser is responsible for:

Supporting the duty station National Risk Management Advisor in day to day operations and project liaison in the assigned duty station.

Liaison with relevant external organisations (UNDSS, INSO/NSP, POLICE, SPU) and internally within GIZ.

Supporting the duty station National Risk Management Advisor as the operational focal point for security issues among GIZ staff, visitors and consultants in Puntland (Burtinle and Garowe).

Deputise the duty station National Risk Management Advisor as required.

Deputise coverage of other regions as required.

Implementing and Maintaining the GIZ Minimum Security Standards and any other Security Risk Management policies and processes.

Providing safety and security advice to the GIZ Somalia decision makers, project and programme managers as well as staff.
Analytical outputs for the duty station.

The Deputy National Risk Management Advisor performs the following tasks:

Tasks
Management responsibility

Assist in oversight of travels to and from Puntland (AoR Burtinle, with support to Garowe), and approval and record of work-related movements within the town

Assist in developing, implement and maintain a GIZ Security Risk Management system for Puntland (AoR Burtinle).

Assist in maintianing the HRE plan for Puntland and produce on regular basis required security information documents and weekly reports, including incident mappings, information reports and security alerts.

Adding to adherence and developing situational awareness in Puntland (Burtinle and Garowe)

Professional advisory services

Undertake regular assessments / analysis and make recommendations with regards to safety and security of facilities, offices, residences and movements.
Provides insight and analytical input for other regions as required.

Ensure that adequate means of communication are in place, equipment is maintained, and personnel are trained on how to use it.

Identifies, prepares together with the NRMA, Senior IRMA/IRMA as well as consultants and /or subject matter specialists training needs and materials for safety and security for GIZ staff.

Networking and cooperation

Ensure that adequate means of communication are in place, equipment is maintained, and personnel are trained on how to use it.

Liaise and collaborate with different official and informal national civilian authorities as well as with national and international risk management entities.

Knowledge management

Conduct security briefings and necessary training (for example on HRE) for all personnel.

Evaluate on a regular basis GIZ’s operational risk exposure

Update the internal RMO Somalia files regarding Puntland and DMS on a regular basis.

Maintain responsibility (with support of the NRMA and Senior IRMA/IRMA) for identification and training of field assistants as well as the development of the necessary briefing materials.

Management and coordination tasks
- Flexibly schedule, follow detailed procedures, as well as good customer skills.

Researches and develops tools for early warning of the changing trends in security management.

With the NRMA, Senior Advisor / Senior IRMA / IRMA, ensure the RMO is ready to manage a crisis situation in Puntland.

Other duties/additional tasks

Any other assignment(s) as may be determined by the International RMA or Project Management.

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications

BA in Social Sciences or equivalent (or significant amount of experience in the Somali MOI, MoD, and/or similar roles in UN, INGO or similar).

Professional experience

3-5 years’ professional experience, in a comparable position in International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGO), Bilateral Organisation or state institution.
Demonstrated performance in a management role, ideally in an international organization in the development sector or state institution.
Demonstrated ability to manage and evaluate staff
Military, police or security/intelligence experience an asset

Other knowledge, additional competences

very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, VHF radio, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
A proven track record in a managerial position.

Fluent written and oral knowledge of English

Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Timing and Duration of Assignment

The duration of the assignment will be from 01 November 2021 – 31 Mar 2023.

Working Arrangements and Reporting

The Deputy NRMA will be based in Burtinle (there maybe a requirement to move this position to Garowe) and work under the direct supervision of the National Risk Management Advisor – Puntland and the International Risk Management Advisor. The successful applicant may also be required to attend meetings, trainings etc elsewhere in Somalia and Nairobi as required.

Reference Number: DNRMA/09/01/2021

Applications should be done through email to: application-gizsom@giz.de

All applications MUST bear the above reference number in the subject of the email.

Deadline: By Monday 4th October 2021 16:00 HRS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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