Location: Basrah, Iraq
Job Type:
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Closing Date:
2025-10-08
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire a Security Coordinator for an international energy client in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in similar position. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
JOB SUMMARY
The Security Coordinator acts as the local security expert in charge of the coordination of all security related subjects, with a focus on external parties (Iraqi Security Forces, communities, contractors). He has a global vision and understanding of the missions of all the contractors involved in the project and is a facilitator and a coordinator with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to properly secure the development of AGUP activities on the ground.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY REQUIREMENTS
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
JOB SUMMARY
The Security Coordinator acts as the local security expert in charge of the coordination of all security related subjects, with a focus on external parties (Iraqi Security Forces, communities, contractors). He has a global vision and understanding of the missions of all the contractors involved in the project and is a facilitator and a coordinator with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to properly secure the development of AGUP activities on the ground.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and coordinate State forces' asset protection and deployment around project sites
- Support contractor and supplier compliance with security requirements
- Collaborate with ISF operations command to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures
- Assist in daily consolidation of Personnel on Board (POB) data
- Implement and enforce security policies, legal requirements, and best practices on-site
- Conduct and support training for security personnel, including exercises and awareness programs with ISF
- Monitor and audit the performance of security contractors on-site
- Participate in regular threat assessments with ISF
- Update area situation reports in coordination with the sustainability department
- Issue daily and weekly security reports
- Investigate security incidents and provide detailed reports
- Act as Security Liaison Officer with ISF in crisis management situations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Defence, Security, Foreign Affairs, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar security role
- Previous experience with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) of at least 5 years
- Experience in coordinating with security forces, private security companies, and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Fluent in English and Arabic (both written and spoken; written tests in English and Arabic will be required)
- Proven ability to build strong networks with communities and security forces
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proficient in MS Office
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
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