Considering a proposed project activity to be implemented by IOM at the request of the European Union, we are asking for applications from interested and qualified candidates for the below listed positions. All positions are short term assignments (2 to 3 months) based in Islamabad and offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an International Organization.
All candidates should be non-partisan and willing and flexible to work in an environment with an intensive workload, have excellent command of English, good analytical and drafting skills and be familiar with MS Windows, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Under the overall supervision of the Security Officer, the Security Officer Assistant will support the Security Expert in his responsibility to establish appropriate safety and security arrangements for all international and national personnel. The assistant will support in establishing and maintaining working relations with relevant security personnel operating in the host country, such as the Pakistani police and/or army services, security officers at the EU Delegation and Member States representations in the host country, United Nations Security Officers, in particular UNDSS, and other diplomatic missions. Under the guidance of the Security Expert, the Security Expert Assistant will assist in analysing the risk, security procedures and evacuations overall context in Pakistan with particular emphasis on the electoral process.
Desirable qualifications include: Military / Police background or any related field and three years of working knowledge with International NGOs. Candidates should demonstrate experience and interest in information gathering, risk analysis, advising procedures, contacts with the Security authorities and report writing. The Security Expert Assistant should therefore have good analytical and drafting skills. The candidate should have the ability to work long hours and have good security knowledge of the country. Excellent English communications skills are essential. Fluency in any other local language would be an asset.