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As a service provider with worldwide operations in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise and supports the German Government as well as many public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
For GIZ Office Dhaka, we seek applications from suitable candidates for a position of “National Risk Management Advisor”.
Contract Duration: 1 year initial contract (with possibility to extend further)
Duty Station: Dhaka
A. Responsibility
The National Risk Management Advisor will be responsible for

• Advising the GIZ Country Director and staff on all matters relating to security and risk management.
• Enhancing capabilities and security awareness of GIZ staff.
• Enhancing Crisis Prevention and Management capabilities.

B. Role / Tasks
The National Risk Management Advisor will:

• Closely cooperate with the International Risk Management Advisor (IRMA) for development of security policies and procedures and deputize in his absence.
• Build relationships and information networks, particularly amongst Bangla-speaking and government institutions.
• Monitor media (especially Bangla).
• Jointly with the IRMA update the context analysis for Bangladesh and Dhaka on a monthly basis.
• Train and guide the Regional Risk Management Coordinators (to be based in Sylhet, Rajshahi, and Khulna) in updating the regional context analysis.
• Jointly with the IRMA suggest risk mitigation and security measures for the staff of GIZ in Bangladesh to the country director.
• Update and maintain hibernation, relocation and evacuation planning process.
• Conduct site assessment of office premises, project implementation areas and others.
• Carry out incident assessment, elaborate and maintain incident reporting system.
• Initiate further development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) or crisis plans (CPs).
• Jointly with the IRMA update GIZ in BD Security and Risk Management Policies and crisis management standard operation procedures
• Support crisis management and increase preparedness.
• Maintain databases and location mapping.
• Jointly with the IRMA plan and conduct training inputs as well as provide training in Bangla.
• Be responsible for additional duty/tasks assigned by the country director.

C. Desired qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications

• Masters’ degree (preferably political science / sociology). Diploma / training in risk / security management will be an added advantage.

Professional experience

• 10 years of professional experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience at senior management level, ideally international organization or humanitarian setting will be an asset.

Competences

• Proficient writing and communication skills in English to be able to provide clear,   practical advice at senior management level.
• Strong interpersonal skills, in particular in networking.

Additional Requirements

• Computer and database management skills.
• Ability to spend up to 30% of time in the field.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under stress.

We only accept electronic applications.
If you meet the above requirements you can apply through the link below:
jobs.gizbd.org
Last Date of Application : April 20, 2016
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and impaired persons are especially encouraged to apply and they will be selected in case of equal qualification with other candidates.