Director of Security - Iraq

Iraqi Mine UXO Clearance Organisation

The Iraq Mine and UXO Clearance Organisation (IMCO) is a neutral and impartial NGO that clears landmines, other explosive remnants of war for the benefit of communities and people in Iraq. For more than 10 years IMCO has removed millions of explosive remnants of conflict to make land safe for people in Iraq to return to safe and productive lives.

This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced security manager to join IMCO as Director Security Officer. Working to the Chief Operating Officer you will be part of the senior management team supporting the next stage of IMCO’s development. The IMCO Director Security provides centralised security support to the Iraq Mine/UXO Clearance Organization, functions as the organization’s Senior Security Official, formulates security policy, and supervises, directs, and controls all security activities, related to IMCO. The position will gather, analyse, interpret and cross-reference security related information in order to provide informed, objective recommendations to enable the IMCO Senior Management Team to reduce risk, manage security and protect all IMCO staff, facilities, equipment and working locations effectively.

How to apply:

For more information and a job description please contact Mr Zahim Mutar, IMCO at zahim.mutar@imcoiraq.com and zahimmutar@yahoo.com AND Mr Rob White, IMCO at rob.white@imcoiraq.com and robwhite2006@gmail.com (please use all email addresses).
Applications required are a CV with a covering letter explaining why you feel suitable for the role. Applications should be sent to Mr Mutar and Mr White at the email addresses above no later than the closing date of 25 November 2014. Applicants should be able to operate in Iraq (based in Basra) and demonstrate experience of being able to work in conflict affected environments. IMCO provides a competitive salary and benefits.