Security Consultant

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Description

About Yazda

Yazda is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 2014 in response to the genocide committed by the self-declared Islamic State (“IS”) against the Yazidis and other communities in Iraq and Syria.

 

Objective of the Assignment

To enhance Yazda’s security management through:

  • A comprehensive security risk assessment of operations and locations;
  • Development of context-specific SOPs and emergency protocols;
  • Training of security staff and other relevant team members;
  • Provision of advisory support based on evolving threats and needs.

 

Main Responsibilities

A. Conduct Security Assessment

    • Evaluate Yazda offices, mobile clinics, and field missions.
    • Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and response gaps
    • Review past incidents and mitigation efforts
    • Conduct stakeholder consultations with key staff and partners

B.Develop SOPs & Framework

  • policies and SOPs for:
  • Office and facility security
  • Field travel and movement protocols
  • Incident response and evacuation plans
  • Communications security
  • Emergency notification and escalation
  • Align SOPs with humanitarian security standards (e.g. INSO, EISF, UNDSS)

C. Deliver Training & Capacity Building

  • Develop and conduct tailored training on:
  • Security risk awareness
  • Emergency response and first aid
  • Evacuation and incident reporting
  • Personal safety and stress management
  • Simulations and tabletop exercises for leadership and security teams.

D. Provide Ongoing Advisory Support

  • Provide on-call or periodic security consultancy support (virtual or in-person)
  • Advise Yazda on region-specific risks, policy updates, and emerging threats
  • Review incidents and support post-event analysis

Confidentiality & Ethics

  • All information collected is the property of Yazda and shall be treated as confidential
  • The consultant must comply with Yazda’s Code of Conduct and data protection principles

 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills
How To Apply

Proposal Submission

Interested companies should submit:

  • Company profile and proof of registration
  • CVs of key experts
  • Technical proposal including methodology and timeline
  • Financial proposal
  • At least two references from previous similar work

The above required documents must be sent to jobs@yazda.org with a subject “Security Consultant JV22125“

Important Notes:

1. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements or are submitted after the closing date may not be considered. The interview process may include a technical written test.

2. Due to the urgency of this position, the vacancy may be closed prior to the deadline indicated.

3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the posting period

4. Budget: This consultancy is donor-funded and subject to a maximum budget ceiling.

5. Applicants are encouraged to propose a competitive fee that is aligned with the scope of work, their experience level, and market rates for similar assignments

Deadline Date
2025-07-24
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