Security Risk Management Advisor

Vacancy Announcement   As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and is seeking for a Security Risk management Advisor for the following position:     Position: Security Risk management Advisor (m/f)   About GIZ: The state owned German International Cooperation supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives.   GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. We have more than 17,000 staff members around the globe, some 70% of whom are employed locally as national personnel.   More information: www.giz.de   Background: With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifaceted day-to-day challenges or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work – there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team.   Duties and Responsibilities: As a GIZ employee, the GIZ Security Risk management Advisor (m/f) Lebanon works under the supervision of GIZ Country Director (currently residing in Amman, Jordan). He/ she liaises with a range of actors, among them NGOs and International Organizations, and analyzes the development of the security situation and its impact on GIZ project work. He/ she informs and advises GIZ personnel and management, tracks movement of GIZ personnel in Lebanon outside Beirut and further develops GIZ Lebanon’s security procedures and documents.   Qualifications: University Degree in political science, international relations, journalism or another relevant field required Sound professional experience in development, humanitarian and/ or international organizations required; preferably at least 5 vears and in progressively responsible positions Working experience outside Beirut, especially in the North and Bekaa highly desired Familiarity with development/ humanitarian organizations’ safety & security management systems highly desired Formal trainings in safety & security for development/ humanitarian organizations, risk management and/ or hostile environment awareness desired Excellent understanding of context in Lebanon required Excellent analytical skill required Good communication and advisory skills highly desired Ability to work autonomously with little guidance and to take sound decisions in critical situations without overreacting required Fluent in Arabic and English required Good knowledge of German desired Formal security, police or military training and/ or work experience is not sufficient on its own without experience in the field of development/ humanitarian work   How to applyInterested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their application, CV along with a letter of motivation (one page) for this position, to Mrs. Lena Hage, lena.hage@giz.deDead line for application is 31.07.2015