La GIZ recrute un(e) Conseiller en gestion des risques de sécurité basé en République Dominicaine.

La GIZ recrute un(e) Conseiller en gestion des risques de sécurité basé en République Dominicaine.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Work in close cooperation and under the direct guidance of the GIZ Country Director.
• Advise Country Director and Senior Management on risk mitigation and security measures.
• Liaise and exchange with security focal points in the Caribbean portfolio, comprising Haiti, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, and/or other portfolio countries, on security developments and implementation of security risk management procedures.
• Drive the continued development, implementation, and proactive refinement of general and risk specific crisis and emergency management plans, concepts, processes, and the Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for Security Management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain information management and situational awareness products and concepts.
• Maintain and manage the GIZ Crisis Communications System.
• Conduct risk assessments, contingency planning, and security analysis.
• Conduct security site assessments of office premises, project implementation areas and other relevant sites.
• Provide security and safety as well as travel advice to GIZ management and programs.
• Develop and regularly update GIZ security handbooks and other security documentation.
• Take a coordination role during crisis situations.
• Advise and support the GIZ senior management during crisis situations.
• Conduct security briefings for staff members and consultants.
• Establish and maintain a security network of relevant actors, including local and national authorities, the German Embassy as well as (I)NGOs, security forces etc.
• Create, manage, and maintain risk management relevant data.
• Ensure that the security risk management in the country follows the binding rules and regulations of GIZ.
• Foster a good working relationship and cooperation with key stakeholders at GIZ HQ (including the Corporate Security Unit and COPE) and other relevant GIZ offices

Profile requires

Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant subject[s] ideally with security risk management;
• At least 5 years of documented security risk management related experience in the region, ideally in a development or humanitarian setting.;
• Additional trainings and experience in security risk and emergency management, counter terrorism, facility protection, health etc. are desirable;
• Previous management experience with other International Organizations will be an added advantage;
• Must be a National Citizen and/or holder and/ or a national residency or work permission in Dominican Republic

Professional Experience and required competences

• Excellent writing and communication skills in Spanish and English; German language skills are considered an asset.
• Proactive and creative Team Player.
• Very good analytical skills and the ability to create, convey and implement new concepts, ideas, systems, and processes in an already established multicultural environment, also under difficult circumstances to a wide and diverse audience.
• Practical/applied crisis management experience.
• Expert knowledge of security situation and natural hazards in the Caribbean region.
• Access to security risk management relevant national, regional, and international networks.
• Able to work autonomously with little guidance and ability to make sound, rational decisions in critical situations.
• Reliable and discreet.
• Experienced knowledge manager.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of development/humanitarian work and international organizations.
• Very good MS Office skills. Knowledge of digital incident management and geographic information systems are an advantage.
• Able to work under pressure and at odd hours.
• Willingness to regularly travel within the region, possibly at short notice.