Security Analyst

Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialized countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.

The “Risk Management office” supports all projects of the German state development cooperation (GIZ, KfW, PTB) and fulfils tasks to support the delivery capability and the best possible guarantee of personal security of its clientele. The RMO provide services in three main fields of action: (1) Security & Safety Analysis and Advisory, (2) Operational Movement Support, and (3) crisis prevention and management.

In order to achieve our mission, we are looking for a full-time (100%) position

“Security Analyst”

Tasks and Functions include but are not limited to:

Security I Safety Analysis

• Responsible for the monitoring of Domestic and Regional Political and Security Situation / Dynamics, especially in West Bank and East Jerusalem, Gaza Strip and Israel
• Responsible for drafting or updating periodic or on request, of Security Advisories, Analysis and Forecast related documents
• Contributing in preparing supporting material for Security Briefings (ex.: on-boarding, Thematic, etc.) and when needed be able to conduct briefings
• Managing Security Analysis related to Knowledge Management processes

Security Risk Management Support

• Contribute in desk studies for GIZ Programs and Projects under the BMZ request to conduct a background check / Security Assessment of potential cooperating partners
• Contribute in development of high-quality and standardized Security Risk Management policies, operational procedures and best practices for GIZ I KfW I PTB, or necessary partners
• Contribute to Crisis Management by providing support in Crisis Plans developments, and in time of emergency, collecting and processing necessary I required information
• Support Security Yearly Analysis Review for Project Annual reporting process

General Tasks

• When appropriate and reasonable, contribute to all required and necessary SRM related tasks in support of other RMO components.

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Required qualifications, competences and experience are considered an asset:   

• University Degree (or equivalent) in Political Science and / or International Studies, or equivalent field
• 1 to 3 years professional experience in International Political and I or Security Analyst or Researcher in an International Organization, University or Think Tank or comparable position
• Maintaining networks with various actors to verify information and assessments
• Collecting and processing information for status reports and analyses in the event of crisis
• Providing support in drawing up crisis plans
• Analyzing security-related factors so as to provide forecasts on the security situation
• Generating indicators to give early warning of a deterioration in the security situation
• Fluent in English and Arabic. Ideally a knowledge of Hebrew
• Excellent writing skills, ability to analyze and summarize and inform on complex dynamics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office application (e.g. word, excel, Power-Point)
• Knowledge in Open-Source Information Investigation I Collection
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, self-initiator, flexible and able to work with people of different backgrounds, service oriented, friendly personality, well organized and motivated.
• Willing to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

Assignment: Starting as soon as possible. 14 months contract with extension upon project renewal

 As an equal opportunity employer, GIZ stands for inclusion and diversity and does not discriminate against applicants for employment because of their gender, disability, age, religion, or ethnic origin. GIZ offers an attractive and challenging work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development

A complete application must be submitted in English to the following address: [email protected], which includes the  Applicant Information form, the CV and cover letter, no later than 3 June 2025 COB.

Kindly state in the email subject “Security Analyst”. Any deficiency in the application will NOT be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.