Security Officer (Part-Time) - National Position

About the role

AVSI is recruiting a part-time national Security Officer to support its Country Areas in Iraq. The role provides technical support for personnel safety and security, helps prepare local safety and security procedures and plans, and manages incidents involving AVSI personnel and resources.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Country Areas on personnel safety and security and the safe performance of activities.
• Help prepare local safety and security management procedures and plans, and manage incidents involving AVSI personnel and resources.
• Assess risks posed by future missions in new areas, direct actions to meet safety and security standards and help choose and implement humanitarian access measures.
• Monitor equipment, procedures and training to ensure minimum security conditions are met, and monitor sources to gather, prepare and report information on incidents and trends.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments of offices, project locations, field sites and staff accommodation; monitor the security environment and political, social, environmental and security developments.
• Update emergency contact lists, prepare regular security updates and situation reports, and maintain contact with security coordination platforms and stakeholders.
• Organize security induction briefings, awareness sessions and refresher training, and give guidance on personal safety, travel security and emergency response.
• Review and monitor staff movement plans and field travel requests, assess routes and destinations, coordinate movement tracking and check-in, and monitor access control systems, visitor registration alarms, lighting and fences.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to safety and security, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in safety and security roles for INGOs.
• Very good written and spoken Arabic and English (mandatory).
• Previous NGO or international organization experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the geographical area and the field.

Required skills

• Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation measures.
• Experience in staff security training and awareness.
• Knowledge of humanitarian security management principles and practices.
• Good computer skills with MS Word, Excel and similar office software.
• Ability to work under pressure in a multitasking position and in a multicultural environment.