Team Member (JICA) - Baghdad, Iraq

About the role

Control Risks is recruiting a Team Member for JICA in Baghdad, Iraq, to provide armed and sometimes unarmed protection for client contracts in hostile and high-risk environments. The role is open only to internal applicants. The application closes on 09 November 2026 and the start date is 28 December 2026; other details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate client etiquette, discipline and a low-profile approach, and present the team's capabilities to clients.
• Stay informed about threats and key issues in the country and comply with Control Risks' standard operating procedures at all times.
• Conduct vehicle and dismounted contact and immediate action drills, and assist in risk assessments and operational planning.
• Navigate using maps, compass and GPS, and use vehicle-mounted and handheld communications systems.
• Maintain competence through regular formal assessment, and handle vehicle maintenance, equipment accountability and reporting.
• Issue orders to team members, brief clients, conduct venue and route recces and produce reports, and command the team.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of military or police experience, including 6 months of operational experience.
• Fluent English speaker and writer; non-native speakers must provide proof of English ability (TOEFL 110+ or IELTS 8+) dated within the last two years.
• Available to deploy at short notice and willing to work in the required location.
• Preferred: 12 months of commercial experience in the country, experience managing operations for oil and gas clients, experience managing a local guard force, and experience working for Control Risks.

Required skills

• Valid SIA Frontline Close Protection Licence.
• Valid FPOS-I Level 4 and/or FREC Level 3 and/or AoFAQ Level 3 certificate.
• BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Certificate recognised by the SIA (or country equivalent) and accredited by Ofqual.
• Military records; HECPO qualification preferred.

What we offer

• A competitively positioned, transparent compensation and benefits package.
• Life insurance cover.
• Personal accident insurance.