“Health Safety and Security Risk Management Advisor” for GIZ Office Liberia

Who we are?

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise offering workable, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes.

Most of our work is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). However, GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries and public and private bodies in Germany and abroad.

GIZ operates throughout Germany and in about 120 countries around the world with about 17,000 staff members, approximately 70% of whom are employed locally as national personnel. This position is for national personnel and comes with key administrative tasks. GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and encourages women, people with disabilities and minorities to apply.

GIZ was active in Liberia from 1974 until the outbreak of civil war in 1989. In 2010, GIZ reopened a regional office for Sierra Leone and Liberia in Monrovia and is supporting sustainable economic development through various projects.

GIZ Office Monrovia is the central element of GIZ’s field structure in Liberia. It ensures consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service provider. The GIZ Office in Monrovia provides human resources and commercial support services for programs and projects in Liberia.

For GIZ Office Monrovia we seek applications from suitable national candidates for

Position: Technical Advisor – Health, Safety and Security Risk Management
Location: Monrovia
Contract Period: One year (required immediately).

1. Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work in close cooperation and under the direct guidance of the GIZ Country Director and Security Risk Management Advisor (SRMA).
• Proactively and responsibly drive, support and manage the GIZ Liberia Risk Management Systems and Structures in an executive role based on GIZ rules and regulations.
• Drive and support the implementation of GIZ Minimum Security Standards for Liberia
• Support and manage GIZ crisis planning
• Administrative data and document management
• Creation of country wide situational awareness and information products
• Support trainings to all projects to enhance safety and security
• Act as GIZ Country Office Security Focal Point
• Assist with crisis preparedness & ad hoc crisis management
• Monitor COVID and health situation, develop and maintain liaison with healthcare providers
• Maintenance and expansion of relevant networks
• Maintenance and operation of the GIZ Liberia communications system

1. Desired qualifications, competences and experience

Formal Qualification

• University degree in Social Sciences, Risk Management, International Development, Political Science, Analysis or experience in lieu of qualification.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of documented experience in Liberia working with an international, UN or humanitarian setting in an administrative/logistic position.

Other Competencies and Abilities

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and the ability to create, convey and implement new concepts, ideas, systems and processes in an already established multicultural environment, also under difficult circumstances to a wide and diverse audience
• Very good digital office skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Additional trainings and experience in management, health, safety and security, facility management, health etc. are desirable
• Able to work autonomously with little guidance and ability to make sound, rational decisions in critical situations
• Practical/applied crisis management experience and sound analytical skills
• Proactive and creative Team Player
• Familiarity with Western and West African culture and awareness for their differences
• Expert knowledge of health, safety and security situation and natural hazards in Liberia
• Excellent understanding of Liberia’s culture, social and political environment
• Access to health, safety and security relevant national networks
• Willingness to travel to remote destinations in Liberia, possibly at short notice
• Willingness to travel to Sierra Leone to provide support to the GIZ mechanisms in Sierra Leone as required.
• Able to work under pressure and at odd hours
• Reliable and discreet.

The final candidate will receive comprehensive ‘on the job’ as well as international training opportunities.

GIZ offers a competitive salary and a social benefits package.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment-liberia@giz.de by November 23rd, 2021.Or apply through the system below.

Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. As your application e-mail subject, please write: “Health Safety and Security Risk Management Advisor”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.