GIZ - National Advisor on Security and Risk Management

GIZ is looking for a National Advisor on Security and Risk Management for the GIZ Country Office. This position is expected to start on 01.06.2023 or later for a 12-month period, with the possibility of extension.

The overall responsibilities covered by this position are as follows:

• Support the development of security policies and procedures of GIZ MD in close cooperation with the Country Security Focal Point (CSFP)
• Advise the Country Director (CD), CSFP and country management on risk mitigation and security measures
• Conduct risk assessments, security planning and analysis for all locations of GIZ MD
• Elaborate, update and maintain security documents, such as security handbook and hibernation, relocation and evacuation plan
• Conduct security site assessments of office premises, project implementation areas, private accommodations of staff and other relevant sites
• Provide security and travel advice and security briefings to GIZ management and programmes as well as incoming travellers and consultants
• Elaborate and maintain an incident reporting system
• Initiate further development and refinement of Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)
• Advise the GIZ country management/ Crisis Management team during crisis situations in close coordination with Corporate Security Unit (CSU) and the regional Security and Risk Management (SRM) Hub
• Elaborate and update crisis management standard operation procedures and crisis preparedness, also in regard to earthquake preparedness
• Establish and maintain a security network of relevant actors, including local and national authorities as well as (I)NGOs, security forces etc.
• Maintain close cooperation with CSU, SRM Hub and other relevant actors and units in GIZ.

Required qualifications:

• University/ Master’s degree in security, risk, crisis and disaster management, social science, international relations, peace and conflict studies or another relevant field required.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in risk and security management at management level, ideally in a development or humanitarian setting.
• Previous management experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with an international organization will be an added advantage
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English, German is an advantage
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to relay information and analysis in an easily digestible and accessible manner
• Excellent communication and advisory skills catering to a wide range of interlocutors
• Ability to work autonomously, reliably and accurately with little guidance and ability to make sound, rational decisions in critical situations, also under pressure
• Solid knowledge and understanding of development/humanitarian work and international organisations.
• Very good office skills, knowledge of digital incident management and geographic information systems are an advantage
• Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and reliability 
• Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova.

Applications, including detailed CV, references and motivation letter shall be sent not later than 12^th of May 2023, time 15:00 to the address hr-giz-moldova@giz.de.

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview. The finalist will be offered a fixed-term employment contract based on a 40-hour weekly work programme and concluded in line with the national labour legislation.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. GIZ retains the discretion to re-advertise the position, to cancel the recruitment or offer an appointment at a lower grade or with a modified job description.

GIZ is committed to employment equity in the workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.