Security Consultant

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

1. • 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 Required

• A registered security company or consultancy
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian/NGO security in conflict-affected regions
• Expertise in SOP development, HEAT or HSS training, risk assessments
• Experience in Iraq and knowledge of the current security situation, especially in areas in which Yazda operates
• Fluency in English and Arabic or Kurdish

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