Dag-Hammarskjöld-Weg 1-5

D-65760 Eschborn; Germany

Tel. ++49-(0)6196-79-0

GIZ Tunisia – Libya Programme

Rue Le Grand Boulevard de la Corniche

Imm. Le Boulevard

Les Berges du Lac II

1053 Tunis, Tunisia

+216 31 40 94 03

GIZ Libya

Hay Al Alandalus, Tripoli – Libya

Tel.:      +218(0) 21 715 5822

Fax:      +218(0) 21 4782279

Internet: www.giz.de

In this context, GIZ Libya is looking for a Security Risk Management Advisor to be based in Tripoli – Libya.

·         Acts as a Coordinator between the Intl. Security Risk Management Advisor, the head of programme, country director and the international and national staff on safety and security topics

·         Responsible for planning, developing and implementing security plans, security assessments, security programs such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management

·         Establishment and maintaining of security systems and procedures (e.g. SOPs, tracking etc.).

·         Provides security incident reports/Situation reports and periodic updates to GIZ Libya staff and management (including international SRMA).

·         Maintaining, and expanding a security-relevant network in order to provide comprehensive information on the security situation.

·         Represent GIZ and liaise with national/international (all security-relevant) organizations (UN, INGO, NGO), humanitarian actors, and government officials (if applicable) in Tripoli/Libya.

·         Advises the GIZ International SRMA in the negotiations to obtain access to operational areas with authorities.

·         Supports and advises the GIZ Tripoli office with establishing a trust relationship with actors who control/oversee access to GIZ AO (liaising with decision and opinion makers, civil society).

·         Follows up on mission requests and regularly updates the online spreadsheet.

·         Supports the organisation of assessment visits in security-sensitive areas (networking, road analysis, preparation of roadmaps, etc.), led by international or national staff; as far as areas are accessible according to GIZ rules & regulations

·         Contributes to the elaboration / experimentation of adapted access modalities in security-sensitive areas (e.g. delocalised teams, innovative forms of partnerships, etc.).

·         Monitors all procedures for overland travel movement outside Tripoli (including tracking).

·         Ensures together with the head of programme/country director that project vehicles are maintained and drivers are trained (if applicable).

·         Ensures operational condition for alternative communication equipment. Arranges communication checks together with the German Embassy if applicable.

·         Establishes and update a comprehensive contact list / absence list.

·         Implements a mandatory security briefing for new arrival staff and/or consultants in Libya.

·         Focal person in security meetings and security coordination committees in Tripoli.

·         Provides site assessments for office and private facilities according to GIZ tools.

·         Prepares the context and security section of the monthly situation report (SitRep).

·         Prepares ad hoc reports / briefings on security, context or access issues (including maps).

·         Drafts Weekly Security Reports (BWSR) and Initial Incident Reports (IIR) in liaison with the international SRMA.

·         Regularly update the online database of security incidents that may impact on GIZ programmes or pose a threat to staff in Libya.

·         Updates and develops Standard Operating Procedures on risk mitigation measures in Libya in liaison with the International SRMA.

·         Supports in Emergency response when needed (lockdown monitoring, staff care etc.)

·         Technical supervision of Guard personnel (duty roaster etc.).

·         Technical supervision of Drivers in coordination with the International SRMA.

·         Is the focal point with the security company contracted by the GIZ.

Other duties/additional tasks

The SRMA

·         Supports and coordinates with the international Security Risk Management Advisor

·         Deputizes the international Security Risk Management Advisor in country

·         Any other duties assigned and agreed.

·         Minimum 3-5 years of experience in working in challenging environment. Working in the Security/risk consulting area is an asset.

·         Good analytical skills and knowledge of information gathering and processing

·         Excellent knowledge of the Libyan context

·         Disposition to travel extensively (up to 50%)

·         Excellent command of oral and written English & Arabic (French is an asset).

·         Excellent communication/reporting skills.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Reputation of integrity, credibility and firmness.

·         Demonstrated decision-making capacity.

·         Excellent personnel management competence.

·         Good working knowledge of modern communication systems (telephone, fax, e-mail, internet, sat phones, VHF, Skype).

·         Excellent organizational, planning, time-management skills and self-discipline.

·         Ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment.

·         be based in the GIZ office in Tripoli and in the Libya Program Office in Tunis on demand.

·         must regularly travel to the selected municipalities for the development and implementation of the risk analyses and assessment.

·         must engage with stakeholders on international, national and municipal level.

·         have to travel abroad on missions and for trainings.

The application must include:

–       CV in English

–       Motivation letter in English

–       Copies of education certificates