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Security risk advisor (m/f/d) Somalia

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Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in more than 130 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

•  Job-ID: V000047002
•  Location: Hargeisa
•  Assignment period: 03/01/2022 – 08/31/2023
•  Field: Security Risk Management
•  Type of employment: full- or part-time
•  Application deadline: 12/31/2021

Job description

The Risk Management Office (RMO) Somalia aims at creating the preconditions to minimize the current and potential security risks of GIZ staff and to ensure the secure implementation of GIZ projects throughout Somalia. The project’s main office is located in Hargeisa, Somaliland, but travel to different duty stations such as Baidoa, Mogadishu, Puntland and Jubaland is required.

Your tasks

•  Providing specific safety and security related advice to projects and portfolio staff either implementing or travelling in the area of responsibility, coverage of other assigned locations is planned in case of holiday replacement
•  Analysing security incidents throughout the specific assigned duty stations and collect, contextualize, and evaluate security related information, for Incident Alerts, Information Reports and Information Advisories
•  Advising and overseeing of the operations of the specific assigned duty stations, to maintain the security risk management system and clearance of field activities and movements
•  Assisting in the establishment of new areas of operations to include developing appropriate security concepts and expansion of GIZ’s current operational framework to new areas of implementation
•  Assisting the Project manager (m/f/d) and Senior Security and risk management advisor (m/f/d) in the ongoing process of developing context appropriate security concepts for GIZ’s facilities and implementation activities
•  Assisting in assessing static security (residences and offices), and implementing appropriate security measures
•  Supporting in the updating and developing appropriate pf procedures to include existing emergency procedures; preparing risk assessments, as required while ensuring staff members and consultants in the assigned duty stations are informed of the security situation and implement directives to safeguard employees
•  Liaising with a range of actors, local and national authorities as well as international state and non-state actors, and military forces in the specific assigned duty stations

Your profile

•  University Degree in social science, political science, modern history, risk, crisis and disaster management, project management, security management or an associated area, and specialized in issues related to crisis and conflict prevention or peacekeeping; Qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree c1Bcc19 Dgn9kp
•  Several years of relevant professional experience in security and/or risk management, as well as relevant working experience in a fragile/conflict-affected country, preferably gained abroad in Horn of Africa or the Near/Middle East is required
•  Experience in (remotely) leading diverse staff members at different locations, with excellent communication and mediation competence
•  Experience in the field of development cooperation or professional experience in development, humanitarian and/ or international organizations in a similar role
•  Very good analytical as well as communicator and mediator skills, perform well under pressure while manage multiple and overlapping tasks
•  Confident manner and able to put even complex messages across clearly and competently, both verbally and in writing, even if the subject matter is unfamiliar to the target audience
•  Business fluent in German and English

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, services and health care in Somalia.

The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.

The security situation is critically tense. It requires continuous monitoring and special security risk mitigation measures for GIZ staff. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted. It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment.

Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment – in particular also regarding COVID-19.

The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

Our benefits

•  We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
•  Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
•  Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
•  We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills.
•  Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care.
•  Flexi-time and the possibility for mobile working gives staff maximum flexibility.
•  We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives.
•  We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence.
•  Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
•  We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
•  You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
•  In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs.

Ensuring the compatibility of career, family work and care commitments is part of our corporate policy. Flexible working hours and comprehensive preparation packages for families accompanying staff abroad are two examples of the opportunities that GIZ offers its employees. Our family-friendly philosophy also includes providing support for family members in need of care. Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position. Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network. We provide opportunities for taking part in training and professional development to all our staff. Our Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) will help you develop your skills. We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners. Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course. You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment. In many places, you will receive a subsidy towards the rent on your place of residence. If you have not yet found suitable accommodation at the time of your outward journey, you will receive a subsidy to put towards your hotel costs. We allow our staff to accrue working time credits in a long-term working time account. This credit can then be used to take a lengthy leave of absence. We offer you various part-time working models to give you flexibility in planning your working and home lives. Flexi-time and the possibility for mobile working gives staff maximum flexibility. We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal +49 6196 79 3200 kundenportal-rueckfragen@giz.de

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