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
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- 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
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Proposal Submission Interested companies should submit:
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 |
