With frequent travel to regions and Djibouti, Addis Ababa
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Security Risk Management Advisor GIZ- Country OfficeContract duration : 30.06.2026As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide Operation, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. In Ethiopia, GIZ has been working for more than 40 years in bilateral cooperation on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and on commission of the Ethiopian government and international donors. The GIZ Ethiopia & Djibouti Risk Management Office provides security risk management advice and support to the Country Director and staff of GIZ in line with established practices and procedures. In line with this the Country Office in Addis Ababa GIZ is looking for a qualified candidate as per the below details.Responsibilities The Security Risk Management Adviser is responsible for the following:Deputize for the Senior Security Risk Management AdvisorImplementing and maintaining GIZ Risk Management Policies and processes.Providing safety and security advice to the GIZ Country Director, cluster coordinators, programme managers, and staff regarding safety and security. Membership to the Country Risk Management Team (CRMT) responsible for information gathering and advice in times of crisis.Implementation of GIZ’s framework on the safety and security of staff.Maintaining RMO documentation.Situation monitoring and preparation of Security Risk Assessment (ISO31010), preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), preparation and maintenance of Contingency PlansCrisis management support to the Country DirectorInitiates emergency procedures, incident reporting, and security alertsConducts Security Risk Assessments of GIZ project officesDrafts and disseminates weekly security updatesMonitors the security situation in Ethiopia and DjiboutiProvides safety and security advisory services to programmes and GIZ staffOversight of all GIZ programme office security guards and security systemsOperational guidance/supervision of Security Focal PointsLiaise and network with different security organisationsMaintains an overview of all security-related procurement and contracts, ensures complianceProvide strategic advice, e.g., risk scenarios and selection criteria for the GIZ workforce's management, safety and security conceptOversee and maintain a GIZ in-country travel management systemDevelop, implement and maintain a GIZ Risk Management SystemUpdating of SOPs and Contingency Plans at the national levelProvide support and guidance to other members of the RMO officeOversee and maintain incident mapping through the RMO analysis staff