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I. Information about the position

 Name of position: Security Consultant, Moldova

Expected length of employment: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)

Type of position: External advisor

Duty station: Chișinău (home based work can be considered on the case by case basis)

Start date: November 2022 (ASAP)  

II. Organizational context

Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) is a non-profit non-governmental organization with field activities in 27 countries (Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa) and an extensive social services program in the Czech Republic assisting more than 100,000 clients. CCR is a member of the international network of Caritas Internationalis and cooperates with a number of international and local partners. The core of CCR’s activities focuses on development cooperation and longer-term programming. However, the share of humanitarian and nexus interventions is growing, especially in the sectors of shelter, cash and emergency livelihoods, WASH and health.

Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) in Moldova: CCR has been working in Moldova since 2004. Over the years, CCR implemented 34 development cooperation projects in health and social care, waste management, livelihoods support and humanitarian aid.

Presently, CCR together with numerous experts, in partnership with central and local authorities as well as NGOs and local service providers, implements development cooperation projects aimed at bringing IT solutions closer to the beneficiaries of medical and social services, developing and improving the homecare sector of the country, establishing medico-social centers in Vulcănești, Ocnița and Grigoriopol districts and building a functional waste management system in Criuleni, supporting the deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities and providing humanitarian assistance to refugees from Ukraine.

III. Responsibilities 

 The ongoing conflict in Ukraine also poses a risk to neighbouring countries. The task of the security expert will be to monitor emerging security risks for Moldova, more specifically for CCR's AoR and to ensure the security of the staff of the mission there.

The Security Consultant  will continuously monitor developments in the security situation in Ukraine and assesses its possible impact on the security of the team in Moldova, report to the Country Director and the CCR HQ, develop and implements security management guidelines and protocols. He/she will also provide security advice and training to the field staff primarily based in Chișinău. In the event of any safety and security related incidents in the AoR, he/she will notify the Country Director and HQ and establish a contingency response to ensure the safety of all mission personnel, both local and expatriate.

Key responsibilities of the position will be:

• Collect general information regarding the security situation in Ukraine and the possible impact on the AoR of the CCR mission in Moldova.
• Conduct risk/threat assessments throughout the AoR.
• Develop, reviews and updates mission security, contingency plans, security instructions, emergency contact list and security and safety protocols, adapt them to local situation, mentor and train the field staff primarily based in Chișinău.
• Prepare regular security briefings and reports for the field staff primarily based in Chișinău and the CCR HQ.
• Coordinate and ensure all necessary security arrangements for local and expatriate field staff.
• Prepare security arrangements for the mission's office primarily based in Chișinău, coordinates and implements the provision of security equipment for the mission´s premises for cases of various threats.
• Regularly monitor and verify incident reports related to the security situation, monitor government and local government resources.
• Establish and maintain contact with relevant local authorities in the AoR.
• Support logistics as required.

IV. Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency operations in Moldova, experience in emergency operation in Ukraine desired.
• Extensive experience in security management and procedures combined with solid background in military, police or security specialization
• Perfect understanding of the security developments in Ukraine and the impact on local security situation in the CCR´s AoR in Moldova.
• Ability to anticipate future developments and assess risks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated track record in implementation of security and contingency plans for international organizations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Rumanian and Russian language, Ukrainian is an asset.

V. How to apply

Qualified candidates may send their applications to the following e-mail address jobs@caritas.cz. The application must include a brief motivation letter, not longer than 1 page, and a maximum 4-page CV or resume. Please type “Security Consultant  Moldova" in the Subject. The deadline for submission is  15 November, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The applications are reviewed on a continual basis and a suitable candidate may be hired before the deadline.