Country Security Coordinator

Employer: Chemonics
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Chemonics seeks a country security coordinator for an ongoing USAID-funded project. The security coordinator will be based long-term out of Turkey. The security coordinator will provide oversight of security planning, information collection and analysis, establish and maintain networks throughout the country, and monitor the safety and security of Chemonics staff. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

•​Establish and maintain network contacts and information gathering systems to ensure the project operates on timely and accurate information; disseminate relevant information to teams in Turkey and the home office
•Maintain comprehensive understanding of country context through ongoing information gathering, analysis, and networking
•Provide guidance to the project planning process and home/field office teams to ensure project activities are conducted safely
•Ensure implementation of existing security policies and procedures to include: oversight of security for local nationals, conducting training of expatriate and local staff, managing medical emergency preparedness, maintaining clear and accurate reporting/document keeping, and implementation of emergency
•Conduct risk assessments of general atmospherics and specific locations, including producing written and oral briefings

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred
•Ability to generate and leverage network connections in high threat countries to promote an accurate understanding of risk, in-depth knowledge of regional context, and experience providing security advice for USAID project planning
•Minimum five years of experience in management and oversight of risk mitigation measures for high threat countries required
•Minimum three years of experience working in the Middle East required
•USAID/OTI experience highly desirable
•Experience training civilians on security precautions, medical response, and emergency procedures preferred
•Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
•Fluency in English and Arabic required; fluency in Turkish and/or Kurdish preferred
How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MESecurityRecruit@chemonics.com by October 15, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.