Security Coordinator

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Job Title: Security Coordinator

Department: Humanitarian Response and Mine Action                   

Reports to: Operations Manager        

Location: Erbil, Iraq

DCA is an International Non- governmental Organisation (INGO) that has worked in Iraq and KRI since 2017, implementing life-saving Humanitarian Activities through Mine Clearance, Risk Education, Psychosocial Support and Child Protection activities through local partner organization. 

 

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Security Coordinator will provide operational input and planning to all DCA projects and work to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to all staff and visitors to the programme. You will advise on humanitarian access processes and approaches, develops and facilitates access in existing and new locations for DCA offices and activities.

 Detailed Responsibilities

·       Provide technical support to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and programme continuity;

·       Travel regularly to field locations and assess all project location access routes;

·       Develop, evaluate, review and update the security management plans on a regular basis. Reference and ensure compliance with DCA Security Policies, Manuals and Frameworks within the Security Management Plan and all annexes;

·       Conduct and update security assessments for DCA’s areas of operation, and formulate and share comprehensive security and risk assessment reports;

·       Work with SMT to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans;

·       Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, local leaders and other power brokers within DCA areas of operations. Work to ensure that DCA, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted by all stakeholders. Report outcomes, updates and recommendations to the SMT;

·       Liaise with all relevant local, national and international security actors, and security management counterparts within the humanitarian community including INSO;

·       Work closely with logistics and financial department on the preparation of well-formulated and realistic security budgets as well as to ensure assets control;

·       Formulate and maintain up to date risk analysis matrix for DCA areas of interest;

·       Ensure adequate security measures are in place for DCA premises, DCA staff, DCA assets, and DCA operations;

·       Manage, mentor and capacity build the programme’s Security and Safety Officers, following a structured training plan with clear objectives and target indicators;

·       Develop security training programme for DCA international and national staff and provide regular trainings for DCA staff on security preparedness, prevention and response. Trainings should include Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; Communication methods and protocols, etc.

·       Other Admin and operational issues as required from the Operation Manager or designated representative.

Job Title: Security Coordinator

Department: Humanitarian Response and Mine Action                   

Reports to: Operations Manager        

Location: Erbil, Iraq

DCA is an International Non- governmental Organisation (INGO) that has worked in Iraq and KRI since 2017, implementing life-saving Humanitarian Activities through Mine Clearance, Risk Education, Psychosocial Support and Child Protection activities through local partner organization. 

 

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Security Coordinator will provide operational input and planning to all DCA projects and work to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to all staff and visitors to the programme. You will advise on humanitarian access processes and approaches, develops and facilitates access in existing and new locations for DCA offices and activities.

 Detailed Responsibilities

·       Provide technical support to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and programme continuity;

·       Travel regularly to field locations and assess all project location access routes;

·       Develop, evaluate, review and update the security management plans on a regular basis. Reference and ensure compliance with DCA Security Policies, Manuals and Frameworks within the Security Management Plan and all annexes;

·       Conduct and update security assessments for DCA’s areas of operation, and formulate and share comprehensive security and risk assessment reports;

·       Work with SMT to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans;

·       Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, local leaders and other power brokers within DCA areas of operations. Work to ensure that DCA, its mission and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted by all stakeholders. Report outcomes, updates and recommendations to the SMT;

·       Liaise with all relevant local, national and international security actors, and security management counterparts within the humanitarian community including INSO;

·       Work closely with logistics and financial department on the preparation of well-formulated and realistic security budgets as well as to ensure assets control;

·       Formulate and maintain up to date risk analysis matrix for DCA areas of interest;

·       Ensure adequate security measures are in place for DCA premises, DCA staff, DCA assets, and DCA operations;

·       Manage, mentor and capacity build the programme’s Security and Safety Officers, following a structured training plan with clear objectives and target indicators;

·       Develop security training programme for DCA international and national staff and provide regular trainings for DCA staff on security preparedness, prevention and response. Trainings should include Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; Communication methods and protocols, etc.

·       Other Admin and operational issues as required from the Operation Manager or designated representative.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• At least 5 years of experience working on a similar position in a Mine Action NGO or similar organization is a plus
• Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic; spoken and written;
• Excellent time-keeping and prioritization skills;
• Organised and able to work under pressure;
• Strong teamwork skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us.
• Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with with our Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, Child Safeguarding and Counter Terrorism policies.

 

What DCA provides:

• Employee contract with 3 months’ probation and possible extension.
• Competitive salary and leave package.
• Health and accident insurance.

• Training and building capacity.

The candidate must comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as the principles and mandate of the organization at all times.

Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply.

Only applications consisting as a minimum of a motivation letter and a CV will be considered and should be sent to

[email protected]

by 18th July 2021. Please include the job title in the email subject line (Security Coordinator) (this is mandatory). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For information about DCA please visit www.danchurchaid.org