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EUROPEAN EXTERNAL ACTION SERVICE

Annex 1

European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq)

2-2018 Call for Contributions Requirements and Job Descriptions

Organisation European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq

Job Location Baghdad/Iraq

Availability As indicated below

Staff Regime As indicated below

Job Titles/ Vacancy notice

Ref. Name of the post Location Available on

Seconded (16 positions)

IAO 01 Head of Operations Baghdad/Iraq 20/11/2018

IAO 11* Head Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1)

Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAO 12* Gender and Human Rights Adviser to MoI Baghdad/Iraq 01/01/2019

IAO 19* Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime – Protection of Cultural Heritage (MOI)


IAO 20* Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime (MoI)


IAO 22* Senior Strategic Adviser on Counter-Terrorism (MoI)


IAO 23* Senior Strategic Adviser on Counter-Terrorism (MoI)


IAO 26* Senior Strategic Adviser on Human Resource Management


IAO 27* Senior Strategic Adviser on Human Recourses Information system (HRIS)


IAO 28* Senior Strategic Adviser on Border Management, Border Forces Command (MoI)


IAO 29*

Senior Strategic Adviser on Border Management, Border Forces Command (MoI)


IAO 30* Senior Strategic Adviser to the Border Point Commission


IAO 31* Senior Strategic Adviser to the Border Point Commission


IAO 50* Head of Strategic SSR Coordination and Cooperation Component (LO2)


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IAO 55* Senior Strategic Adviser on National Security Legislation


IAT 16* Press and Public Information Officer Baghdad/Iraq 01/12/2018

Seconded/Contracted (18 positions)

IAO 25* Senior Strategic Adviser on Institutional Reform and Training Requirements (MoI)

Baghdad/Iraq ASAP

IAO 53* Senior Strategic Adviser on SSR Coordination (Joint Secretariat)

Baghdad/Iraq ASAP

IAO 54* Senior Strategic Adviser on National Security Legislation


IAO 60* Reporting Officer Baghdad/Iraq ASAP

IAT 02* Verification Officer Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAT 17* Project Management Officer Baghdad/Iraq 01/01/2019

IAD 04* Mission Security Analyst Officer Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAD 06* Mission Security Officer Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018




IAM 11* Deputy Medical Adviser Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAM 12* Nurse Baghdad/Iraq 01/01/2019

IAS 10* Head of Finance Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAS 20* Head of Procurement Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAS 30* Head of Human Resources Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

IAS 50* Head of Communication & Information Systems


IAS 52* Communication & Information Systems Officer Baghdad/Iraq 18/10/2018

* Pending the extension of the mandate of EUAM Iraq (Council Decision)

Deadline for applications: Friday 12 October 2018 at 17:00 CEST (Brussels time)

Interview period: October/November 2018

Submission of application:

a) for candidates seconded by EU Member States:

https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/

b) for contracted candidates from EU Member States:

https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/DPA/357/details.do

Information:

For more information relating to selection and recruitment, please contact

the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC): Mr Andre Konze

[email protected]

+32 (0) 46084 3848

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EUAM Iraq has a High Risk Non-Family Mission status due to the present risk rating of the Mission area as high. As such, international seconded and contracted Mission Members shall at no time receive visits or be habitually accompanied by any family member in the Mission area for the duration of their tour of duty or contract. For security reasons, the Mission Members are obliged to live in restricted areas, where security responsibilities are borne by the Mission. Seconded Personnel – For seconded positions, only personnel nominations received through official channels from EU Member States are accepted. Based on a political decision contributing or invited third States (Contributing States) may be considered. Contributing States will bear all personnel-related costs for seconded personnel, e.g. salaries, medical coverage, travel expenses to and from the Mission area (including home leave) and allowances other than those paid according to Council Documents 7291/09 (10 March 2009) and 9084/13 (30 April 2013). Personnel seconded from Contributing Third States are not entitled to receive allowances paid according to Council Documents 7291/09 (10 March 2009) and 9084/13 (30 April 2013). Contracted Personnel – The Mission may recruit international staff on a contractual basis as required, through an employment contract. The employment contract with the Mission establishes the conditions of employment, rights and obligations, remuneration, allowances, travel and removal expenses and the applicable high-risk insurance policy. Preference will be given to seconded candidates. Documents supporting educational qualifications and work experience should be accompanied by certified translations of the original documents in the English or French language, if issued in another language, in accordance with the European Commission Guidelines for Lifelong Learning, which ensures transparency in higher education and fair and informed judgements about qualifications. Tour of Duty/Contract Period – Subject to the adoption of another Council Decision extending the Mission mandate and approving the appropriate Budgetary Impact Statement, the duration of the deployment should be of 12 months. The Civilian Operations Commander requests that contributing States propose candidates for the following international expert positions for EUAM Iraq, according to the requirements and profiles described below: I. GENERAL CONDITIONS Citizenship – The candidates must have citizenship of an EU Member State or of a Contributing Third State. Integrity – The candidates must maintain the highest standards of personal integrity, impartiality and self-discipline within the Mission. The candidates are not allowed to provide or discuss any information or document as a result of access to classified and/or sensitive information relating to the Mission or respective tasks and activities. They shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the Mission. Flexibility and Adaptability – The candidates must be able to work in arduous conditions with a limited network of support, with unpredictable working hours and a considerable workload. They must have the ability to work professionally as a member of a team, in task forces and working groups with mixed composition (e.g. civilian and military staff) and be able to cope with extended separation from family and usual environment. Availability – The candidates must be able to undertake any other tasks related with the competencies, responsibilities and functions of the respective position within the Mission, as required by the Head of Mission. Physical and Mental Health – The candidates must be physically fit and in good health without any physical or mental problems or substance dependency which may impair operational performance in the Mission. To ensure duty of care in a non-benign environment, selected candidates should, in principle, be under the normal age of retirement in contributing States.

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HEAT training – The candidate should have undergone a certified Hostile Environment Awareness Training (or a refresher course) not more than three years ago. Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) – The Candidate should have undergone Pre-Deployment Training in accordance with the CSDP agreed Training Policy. Serious deficiencies in any of these general conditions may result in repatriation/termination of the secondment/contract. II. REQUIREMENTS II.A Essential Requirements The following are essential requirements in respect of civilian international experts to the Missions for all Job Descriptions: 1. Education and Training

The candidate should have a recognised academic qualification under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)1, or equivalent, at a level specified in the individual job descriptions.

2. Knowledge

The candidates should have knowledge of the EU Institutions and Mission Mandate, particularly related to the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), including the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

3. Skills and abilities

Language Skills2 – Spoken and written proficiency in the working languages of the Mission. Certain positions may require higher language skills further specified in the individual job descriptions.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills – The candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. In particular, they must be able to write reports in the working language of the Mission.

Organisational skills – the candidates must have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy.

Computer Skills – Skills in word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail systems are essential.

Driving Skills – The candidates must be in possession of a valid – including Mission area – civilian driving licence for motor vehicles (Category B or equivalent). They also must be able to drive any 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Serious deficiencies in any of these general conditions may result in repatriation/termination of the secondment/contract. II.B Desirable Requirements Knowledge of the Mission area – The candidates should have a good knowledge of the history, culture, social and political situation of the region and also knowledge of the police, judiciary and governmental structures, as applicable. Knowledge and Experience of SSR - The candidates must be acquainted with Security Sector Reform concepts and practices, especially in the Mission area. 1 https://ec.europa.eu/ploteus/content/descriptors-page 2 Common European Framework of References for Languages

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Training and Experience – The candidates should have attended a Civilian Crisis Management Course or equivalent. III. ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES Passport – The selected candidates must have a passport from their respective national authorities. If possible, a Service Passport or Diplomatic Passport should be issued.

Visas – Contributing States and selected candidates must ensure that visas are obtained for entry into the Mission area prior to departure from their home country. It is also essential to obtain any transit visas, which may be required for passage through countries en route to the Mission. The seconding EU Member State can be supported by the Mission with a Secondment Letter and Letter of Exchange with the Iraqi Ministry of Interior

Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) – The selected candidates will have to be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the respective job descriptions. For seconded experts, the original certificate of the national security clearance or a proof of the initiation of the process must accompany them upon deployment. For contracted experts, the process will be initiated by the Mission upon deployment. For both seconded and contracted experts, access to the European Union Classified Information (EUCI) will be limited to RESTRICTED until the issuance of their national security clearance.

Certificate/Booklet of Vaccination – The selected candidates must be in possession of a valid certificate/booklet of vaccination showing all vaccinations and immunisations received. They also must be vaccinated according to the required immunisations for the Mission area.

Medical and Dental Certificate – The selected candidates should undergo a medical examination and be certified medically fit for Mission duty by a competent authority from the contributing States. In a similar manner a dental examination should be certified where it is stated that no eminent dental issues are foreseen. A copy of these certifications must accompany deployed seconded/contracted personnel.

Personal Protection Equipment – It is recommended that national authorities provide seconded selected candidates, i.e. Police Officers, with a bullet proof vest and helmet (level IV).

Deficiencies in any of the documents asked for a specific position may result in failure of the selection process. IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Gender balance – The EU strives for improved gender balance in CSDP operations in compliance with EU policy and UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The CPCC encourages the contributing States and European Institutions to take this into account when offering contributions at all levels.

Application Form – Applications will be considered only when using the online Application Form (AF) accessible on the Goalkeeper-Registrar software module, indicating which position(s) the candidate is applying for.

Selection Process – The candidates considered to be most suitable will be shortlisted and, if needed, interviewed in Brussels, at the Headquarters of the Mission or by skype/phone, before the final selection is made. If seconded candidates are required to travel to Brussels/Mission Headquarters for interviews, the contributing States will bear any related costs.

The selection of candidates, who are working for other civilian CSDP Missions at the time of their application, will be subject to an impact assessment taking into account the operational needs of the CSDP Missions concerned.

Information on the Outcome – Contributing States and contracted candidates (applying for seconded/contracted positions) will be informed about the outcome of the selection process after its completion.

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Data Protection – The EEAS, and its Directorate CPCC processes personal data pursuant to Regulation (EC) 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data, as implemented in the EEAS by the Decision of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 8 December 2011. The Privacy statement is available on the EEAS website. V. JOB DESCRIPTIONS The current reporting lines of the following job descriptions may be subject to modification based on operational requirements and in line with the principles set out in the Operational Plan (OPLAN).

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Position Name: Head of Operations

Employment Regime: Seconded

Post Category for Contracted:

Ref. Number: IAO 01

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Availability: 20/11/2018

Component/Department/Unit: Operations Department

Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET

Open to Contributing Third States: No

1. Reporting Line:

The Head of Operations reports to the Head of Mission (HoM). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To assist and advise the HoM on all administrative and general support issues; • To implement the Mission's operational activities in accordance with the Mission's OPLAN and the

HoM guidance, through Line Managers responsible for the respective Lines of Operation, and to ensure their operational coherence in support of the Mission's end state;

• To lead, direct and manage the work of Head of Strategic SSR Advising and the Head of Coordination and Cooperation;

• To input to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan by supporting the identification of Mission's operational requirements;

• To ensure timely internal reporting from the operational perspective against benchmarking; • To contribute to the Mission's external reporting against benchmarking; • To ensure the consistency and sustainability of Mission's operational activities over time; • To coordinate and oversee the coordination/cooperation of the Department as appropriate with local

authorities at the relevant level as well as with local EU and international actors within the scope of the Mission's mandate;

• To work in close cooperation with the other Mission's components; • To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operations responsibility receive

proper induction training; • To ensure that Operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are properly developed,

implemented and periodically reviewed; • To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operations responsibility identify

and report lessons and best practices within their respective fields of responsibility; • To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operation's responsibility are

periodically updated on Mission's mandate implementation progress; • To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects

implemented under his/her responsibility; • To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the

Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) on the strategic level as appropriate;

• To support the Mission's efforts in addressing areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening the same;

• To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress;

• To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant national and international counterparts;

• To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and leadership to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1) and the Head of Strategic SSR Coordination and Cooperation Component (LO2) in order to

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• contribute to the implementation of the Iraqi National SSR Program; • contribute to the development of ONSA and Iraqi owned policy and strategy; • contribute to implementation plans to enable operationalisation of policy and strategy; • provide advice to senior Iraqi counterparts which contributes to leadership development; • promote Iraqi ownership of the SSR process and ensure sustainability of activities; • ensure that the counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and safeguard human rights.

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Master's degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 5 years of experience at management level;

• Experience in Security Sector/RoL (Rule of Law) Reform in a national or host state context and in implementation of reform programmes.

5. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Senior management experience in an international organisation operating in a conflict or immediate post conflict situation;

• Sound ministerial level experience in SSR related activities and support;

• University/master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management or/and international certification in management/leadership/project management

• Experience in strategic analyses, planning and reporting as well as a sound understanding of strategic and operational considerations.

• Good experience of European Union Justice and Home Affairs (EU JHA) policies, relevant EU JHA agencies and overall EU SSR approach.

6. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to engage with senior officials/ governmental level decision makers; • Ability to mentor and motivate staff; • Leadership skills.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1)



Ref. Number: IAO 11



Component/Department/Unit: Operations Department (LO1)



1. Reporting Line:

The Head Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1) reports to the Head of Operations (HoOPS). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead, direct and manage the work and staff of the Component so as to implement the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the OPLAN and relevant planning documents, ensuring coherence and consistency in pursuit of the Mission's mandate;

• To oversee the Component's input to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan by supporting the identification of the Mission's operational requirements;

• To ensure the consistency and sustainability of the Mission's operational activities over time; • To oversee the Component's contribution to the Mission's internal and external reporting against

benchmarking; • To work in close cooperation with the other Mission components; • To ensure that Mission staff members working in the Component identify and report lessons and best

practices within their respective fields of responsibility; • To deputize in the absence of HoOPS; • To ensure the mainstreaming of Human Rights and Gender aspects into the Component's activities; • To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects

implemented under his/her responsibility; • To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operations responsibility receive proper induction training;

• To ensure that Operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are properly developed, implemented and periodically reviewed;

• To ensure that Mission staff members working under the Head of Operation' responsibility are periodically updated on Mission's mandate implementation progress;

• To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) on the strategic level as appropriate;

• To support the Mission's efforts in addressing areas of structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening same;

• To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents, in particular progress and/or lack of progress; To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts;

• To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To provide advice to senior Iraqi counterparts who contribute to institutional Security sector reform

in general and specifically in the Office of the National Security adviser, Border Point Commission and in the Ministry of Interior;

• To promote Iraqi ownership of the SSR process and ensure sustainability of activities; • To ensure counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and safeguard human rights.

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• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 5 years at management level;

• Experience in Security Sector/RoL Reform in a national or host state context and in implementation of reform programmes.




• University/master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management or/and international certification in management/leadership/project management;

• Experience in strategic analyses, planning and reporting as well as a sound understanding of strategic and operational considerations;

• Good experience in EU JHA policies, relevant EU JHA agencies and overall EU SSR approach.





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Position Name: Human Rights and Gender Adviser to the MoI



Ref. Number: IAO 12






1. Reporting Line:

The Human Rights and Gender Adviser to the Ministry of Interior reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To advise on gender and gender mainstreaming within the Ministry of Interior; • To advise on the mechanisms to be established and used within the Ministry of Interior for

monitoring, implementing and evaluating relevant international instruments for gender equality and mainstreaming, including UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security;

• In conjunction with the Mission's Gender and Human Rights Adviser, to undertake systematic gender analysis in the Ministry of Interior of all aspects of the implementation of the Mission's mandate, including policy development, monitoring and reporting, data collection and staffing;

• In conjunction with the Mission's Gender and Human Rights Adviser, to advise on the promotion of gender equality and gender-sensitive policy in the Ministry of Interior and ensure that these aspects are incorporated in a coordinated and consistent manner in the Mission's Implementation Plan;

• In conjunction with the Mission’s Gender and Human Rights Adviser, to advise on the promotion of human rights in the Ministry of Interior and ensure that these aspects are incorporated in a coordinated and consistent manner in the Mission's Implementation Plan;

• To perform any other task as requested by the Line Manager(s). 3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the Mission's operational reporting and information flow on gender related aspects of the Ministry of Interior;

• To contribute to the identify and report on lessons and best practices within the field of gender in the Ministry of Interior;

• To contribute to the Mission's operational reporting and information flow on human rights related aspects of the Ministry of Interior;

• To contribute to identify and report on lessons and best practices within the field of human rights in the Ministry of Interior.


• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree AND

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in gender/human rights and gender/human rights mainstreaming issues and tools, in particular in a post-conflict environment/ SSR process, after having fulfilled the education requirements.


• Pedagogical/training skills; • Knowledge of investigative and conciliation techniques in the gender and human rights field; • Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; • Experience in working in an international, especially crisis management environment.

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• Analytical skills and ability to conduct gender analysis; • Negotiation skills; • Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; • Pedagogical/training skills.


• Understanding and sensitivity to the basic principles of human rights legislation and inter-group relations;


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime – Protection of Cultural Heritage (MoI)



Ref. Number: IAO 19






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime – Protection of Cultural Heritage (MOI) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To operationalise the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the planning documents and the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP) by advising and mentoring local counterpart(s) on the strategic and operational level as appropriate;

• To support the Mission's efforts in addressing structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening the same;

• To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility; • To be embedded within the local institution, security permitting; • To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents,

in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Advisers as Senior Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• Based on the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime and International conventions related to the protection of cultural heritage, to contribute to the strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture in the sphere of Organised Crime capacity and capability development;

• To advise on Organised Crime strategy development and development of Iraqi Organised Crime threat assessment;

• To advise on Iraqi owned implementation plans, which counter Organised Criminality including e.g. looting, illegal trade and smuggling of cultural artefacts;

• To contribute to the development of Iraqi owned Organised Crime policy and strategy; • To advise on enhancing relationship between INTERPOL Baghdad National Central Bureau and

IPSG Lyon; • To contribute to leadership development of senior Iraqi Organised Crime officers; • To promote context specific Organised Crime concepts which build Iraqi Institutional resilience • To ensure Iraqi counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard the human rights.



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• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements;


• Experience of project management; • Experience of working in JHA agencies in particular in EUROPOL or INTERPOL.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Knowledge of strategic planning on combating organised crime at ministerial level.


• Experience in developing Organised Crime Policy and Strategy; • Experience in protection of cultural heritage and related crime; • Sound knowledge of international organised crime legal framework in particular UN Convention on

Transnational Organised Crime and its Protocols; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with

multi-national and international organisations; • Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime (MoI)



Ref. Number: IAO 20






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Organised Crime (MoI) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:



• To provide analysis and recommendations to the local counterpart in the area of responsibility; • To ensure timely reporting on activities within the field of responsibility as per planning documents,

in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Advisers and Senior Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• Based on the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime, to contribute to the strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture in the sphere of Organised Crime capacity and capability development;

• To advise on Organised Crime strategy development and development of Iraqi Organised Crime threat assessment;

• To advise on Iraqi owned implementation plans, which counter Organised Criminality including e.g. measures against money laundering and terrorism financing, corruption, proceeds of crime, cybercrime, trafficking in human beings, drugs and weapons;

• To contribute to the development of Iraqi owned Organised Crime policy and strategy; • To advise on enhancing relationship between INTERPOL Baghdad National Central Bureau and

IPSG Lyon; • To contribute to leadership development of senior Iraqi Organised Crime officers; • To promote specific Organised Crime concepts which build Iraqi Institutional resilience; • To ensure Iraqi counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard human rights.



• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

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• Experience in project management; • Experience of working in JHA agencies in particular in EUROPOL or INTERPOL.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Knowledge of strategic planning on combating organised crime at ministerial level.


• Experience in developing Organised Crime Policy and Strategy; • Experience in protection of cultural heritage and related crime; • Sound knowledge of international organised crime legal framework in particular UN Convention on

Transnational Organised Crime and its Protocols; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Counter-Terrorism (MoI) (2 positions)



Ref. Number: IAO 22, IAO 23






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Counter-Terrorism (MoI) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:




in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Senior Advisers and Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To contribute to the strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture in the sphere of Counter-Terrorism (CT);

• To advise on policy and strategy development of Iraqi owned implementation plans, in particular on intelligence, intelligence led policing aspects of CT as well as on improvement of cooperation between intelligence and law enforcement agencies;

• To contribute to the development of Iraqi owned CT policy and strategy; • To advise on CT implementation plans to enable operationalisation of policy and strategy; • To provide advice to senior Iraqi CT counterparts which contributes to leadership development; • To promote context specific CT concepts which contribute to building Iraqi Institutional CT

framework; • To ensure coherence and cooperation with international partners; • To ensure Iraqi progress is monitored and risk mitigated to ensure attainment of objectives; • To ensure Iraqi counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard the human rights.



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• Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies, relevant EU JHA agencies and international CT initiatives/policies.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Knowledge of strategic CT at ministerial level.


• Experience in developing CT Policy and Strategy; • Sound knowledge of international legal framework on CT (UN Conventions); • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Human Resource Management



Ref. Number: IAO 26






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Human Resource Management reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:


• To support the Mission's efforts in addressing structural weaknesses in the performance and accountability of counterparts/institutions and to propose solutions for strengthening same;




• To advise the Director General Human Resources, the Ministry of Interior and his line managers on strategic Human Resource Management (HRM);

• To liaise and coordinate with international partners; • To be responsible for the development of the Human Resource Management project description in

close coordination with the Ministry of Interior and international partners. The tasks and responsibilities will encompass but not be limited;

• To advise on the organizational development including support to the overall Change Management capacities within the MOI;

• To advise on Organizational development on structure and staffing including overall resources and coherent with budgets;

• To advise on the development of a new career management mechanism in MoI including criteria for promotion, career planning, succession planning and the connected competence mapping and needs

• To advise on the development of Strategic and Operational HRM capacities within the MoI; • To develop a Strategic Roadmap for the Human Resources Directorate.



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• A minimum of 7 years of human resources management working experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 3 years of experience at management level.


• Professional experience in national and/or international assignments in planning and assisting large change management programmes or organizational development programmes.

• Experience of Project Management; • Experience of strategic planning; • Experience of organisational development; • Experience of institutional reform; • Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies and relevant EU JHA agencies.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Project management experience; • Critical thinking and active listening; • Complex problem-solving skills; • Time management skills; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to engage with senior officials/ governmental level decision makers; • Strong skills in managing cultural differences in negotiations, and negotiation experience from

Middle East context. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Iraqi security institutions and dynamics; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on HRIS



Ref. Number: IAO 27






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:




in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Senior Advisers and Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To advise the Director General Human Resources, the Ministry of Interior and his line managers on the development and implementation of a HRIS;

• To be responsible for the development of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) project description in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior and international partners, including:

• To conduct the feasibility study including gap analysis and overall approach; • Establishment of the needed project resources; • To define and outline the project requirements – including hardware, software, licensing, training

etc.; • To establish a Vendor analysis; • To develop an overall project budget; • To deliver an overall Plan for system changes and process adaptability – “tailoring” of system; • To provide an overall implementation plan including stakeholder analysis, risk management and

change management approach. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree. The qualification should be in any of the domains of Human Resources or Information Technology; AND

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• Relevant full-time professional experience as HRIS Analyst, HRIS Manager or HRIS Consultant; • Well documented HRIS experience at managerial, expert or consultancy level Experience in Project

Management; • Experience in strategic planning; • Experience in organisational development; • Experience in institutional reform; • Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies and relevant EU JHA agencies.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Critical thinking and active listening; • Complex problem-solving skills; • Time management skills; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to engage with senior officials/ governmental level decision makers; • Strong skills in managing cultural differences in negotiations, and negotiation experience from a

Middle East context. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Iraqi security institutions and dynamics; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Border Management, Border Forces Command (MoI) (2 positions) (2









1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Border Management, Border Forces Command (MoI) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:




in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from the Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Advisers and Senior Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To advise and assist the Iraqi MoI Border Forces Command on the development of organisational structures and models which delineate security functions;

• To assist the Iraqi MoI Border Forces Command on the development effective command and control enabled through clear structures and responsibilities;

• To establish a sustainable contact network with all the counterparts involved in border management issues;

• To support the development of an Iraqi Border Management Model; • To advise the Iraqi MoI Border Forces Command on inter-agency cooperation contributing to the

establishment of Iraqi Border Management Model; • To advise the Iraqi MOI Border Forces Command on information exchange, employment of

databases and adapting procedures to the on-going introduction of biometric identification documents;

• To identify and assesses the needs, at central level and in the field, of the security actors in relation to their tasks in the area of border management;

• Through advising efforts, contribute to the coherence and strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture;

• To promote context specific solutions which contribute to the Iraqi Institutional development; • To ensure counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard human rights; • To maintain the necessary contacts with external bodies or service providers involved in the reform,

on matters relevant on his/her area of expertise; • To coordinate and close cooperation with the Border Point Commission;

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• To contribute to the induction of Mission personnel as required. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND



• At least 3 years of experience in the management of border crossings; • Experience as Senior Law Enforcement Officer; • Experience in institutional reform and development of training requirements in Home Affairs issues

at ministerial level; • Experience in project/program management with EU and/or international organisations or non-

governmental organizations in migration management focusing on IBM, Security Sector Reform and other related fields, with supervisory responsibilities and demonstrated achievements;

• Experience in project management; • Experience in strategic planning; • Experience in organisational development; • Experience in institutional reform; • Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies and relevant EU JHA agencies.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge about EU JHA and international border management cooperation (FRONTEX, INTERPOL);

• International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with multi-national and international organisations;


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser to the Border Point Commission (2 positions)









1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser to the Border Point Commission reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:






• To advise and assist the Iraqi MoI Border Forces Command on the development of organisational structures and models which delineate security functions;

• To act as the key interlocutor to the Director of the Iraqi Border Point Commission; • To advise and assist the Iraqi Border Point Commission on the development of organisational

structures and models which delineate security functions; • To assist the Iraqi Border Point Commission on the development effective command and control

enabled through clear structures and responsibilities; • To establish a sustainable contact network with all the counterparts involved in border management

issues; • To support the development of an Iraqi Border Management Model; • To contribute to assessing the inter-ministerial and interagency coordination requirements in the field

of border management and advises Iraqi authorities accordingly; • To advise the Border Point Commission on inter-agency cooperation contributing to the

establishment of Iraqi Border Management Model; • To identify and assesses the needs, at central level and in the field, of the security actors in relation to

their tasks in the area of border management; • Through advising efforts, to contribute to the coherence and strategic development of the Iraqi

National Security Architecture; • To promote context specific solutions which contribute to Iraqi Institutional development; • To ensure counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard the human rights; • To maintain the necessary contacts with external bodies or service providers involved in the reform,

on matters relevant on his/her area of expertise; • To contribute to the induction of Mission personnel as required.

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• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND



• At least 3 years of experience in the management of border crossing; • Experience as Senior Law Enforcement Officer.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with multi-national and international organisations;

• Knowledge about EU JHA and international border management cooperation (FRONTEX, INTERPOL);


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Position Name: Head of Strategic SSR Coordination and Cooperation Component (LO2)



Ref. Number: IAO 50






1. Reporting Line:

The Head of Strategic SSR Coordination and Cooperation Component (LO2) reports to the Head of Operations (HoOPS). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead, direct and manage the work and staff of the Component so as to implement the Mission mandate and tasks as set out in the OPLAN and relevant planning documents, ensuring coherence and consistency in pursuit of the Mission's mandate;

• To oversee the Component's input to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan by supporting the identification of the Mission's operational requirements;

• To ensure the consistency and sustainability of the Mission's operational activities over time; • To oversee the Component's contribution to the Mission's internal and external reporting against

benchmarking; • To work in close cooperation with the other Mission components; • To ensure that Mission staff members working in the Component identify and report lessons and best

practices within their respective fields of responsibility; • To deputize in the absence of HoOPS; • To ensure the mainstreaming of Human Rights and Gender aspects into the Component's activities; • To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects



• To develop and maintain the International Partners Forum, the Ministry of Interior’s Joint SSR Coordination Forum and EU SSR Working Group and participate in meetings in the Iraq SSR Support Committee;

• To contribute to the implementation of the Iraqi Security Sector Reform Programme in the Office of the National Security adviser, Border Point Commission and in the Ministry of Interior;

• To provide advice to senior Iraqi counterparts which contributes to leadership development • To promote Iraqi ownership of the SSR process and ensure sustainability of activities; • To ensure counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard the human rights.

External Coordination and Cooperation: • To oversee the mapping, assessment and review of bilateral and multilateral assistance in the areas

covered by the Mission's mandate; • To supervise the Mission's coordination and cooperation activities with local, EU and international

counterparts; • To ensure that Mission's operational activities are coordinated with other local, EU and international

actors and advise on the consistency, complementarity and sustainability of Mission's activities with other international initiatives;

• To supervise the design and establishment of local coordination mechanisms, and represent the Mission in these mechanisms, together with Operational representatives if applicable.

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Planning and internal coordination: • lead the development and coordination of the Mission's operational planning, reporting and analysis

requirements, including, but not limited to, the Monthly Report, the Six-Monthly Report and Special Reports;

• To ensure and support external communication, cooperation and coordination on the technical planning level with other relevant stakeholders in the Mission's area of operation;

• To supervise and support the drafting and analysis of reports originating from the Mission's operational elements (on their operational activities and state of play on mandate implementation), and channel relevant information in line with the relevant planning documents;

• To collect, collate and analyse the Mission's lessons identified/learned; • To ensure timely and accurate reporting and information flow to the chain of command, the

Mission's operational headquarters, the EU Member States and other international stakeholders. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:


• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 5 years at management level;

• Experience in Security Sector/RoL Reform in a national or host state context and in implementation of reform programmes.




• University/master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management or/and international certification in management/leadership/project management;

• Experience in strategic analyses, planning and reporting as well as a sound understanding of strategic and operational considerations;

• Good experience in EU JHA policies, relevant EU JHA agencies and overall EU SSR approach.





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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on National Security Legislation



Ref. Number: IAO 55






1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on SSR Coordination (Joint Secretariat) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Coordination and Cooperation Component (LO2). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:






• To assess local national security legislation by identifying gaps in the law-making process and flaws in existing laws regulating objectives and responsibilities of relevant security institutions;

• To draft legal analytical papers on national security concepts and terminology; • To provide advise on how to safeguard constitutional rights in national security legislation, including

on civil liberties and fundamental freedoms; • To advise the Head of Component/Unit regarding identified host state needs and recommended

support by the Mission; strange sentence; • To provide input to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan by

supporting the identification of Mission's operational requirements; • In coordination with the Mission's Coordination and Cooperation capability, to closely coordinate

with other EU/international actors involved in this field; • To support the Component's contribution to the Mission's internal and external reporting against

benchmarking, also assessing the consistency and sustainability of Mission's training activities across time, and to provide recommendations for the improvement of Mission's performance;

• To advice on national security legislation; • To advice the chairman of the National Security Legislation Working Group part of the Security

Sector Reform Program (SSRP) on existing laws and regulations as well as on passing of new laws that could help defining the national security architecture;

• To advice civilian legislative and executive institutions involved in the law-making process (Parliament Security and Defence Committee, Parliament Legal Committee, State Council and Prime Minister Office) as well as relevant security institutions on potential amendments on existing laws and regulations as well as on passing of new laws that could help defining the national security

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architecture; • To structure discussions on legal concepts between Iraqi security institution and parliamentary

working group experts. To draft legal papers based on negations between Iraqi security institutions in the law-making process;

• To coordinate with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the UNDP in charge of leading the SSRP to enhance cooperation between security institutions and civilian institutions involved in the law-making process in national security matters.





• Experience in and sound practical understanding of legal reform processes in fragile environments, including the development of legal policy and legislation;

• Experience in the field of legislative/normative/regulatory reforms in a post-conflict situation; • Admission to the Bar in home or residential jurisdiction; • Extensive experience as a practising lawyer.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Knowledge of coordination of counter-terrorism and organised crime capacity building efforts and

approaches. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience and knowledge of Iraqi security institutions and dynamics; • Strong skills in managing cultural differences in negotiations, and negotiation experience from a

Middle East context; • Critical thinking and active listening; • Complex problem-solving skills; • Time management skills; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to engage with senior officials/ governmental level decision makers; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Press and Public Information Officer



Ref. Number: IAT 16



Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission’s Office



1. Reporting Line:

The Press and Public Information Officer (PPIO) reports to the Deputy Head of Mission/Chief of Staff.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To act as the Mission's main spokesperson and to communicate the work of the Mission to the Iraqi public and international audiences, in particular EU Member-States populations and decision makers; assist any colleague who might be designated spokesperson in performing related tasks.

• To develop the Press and Public Information budget and procurement processes as well as all contract/tender/designs for Mission visibility items;

• To draft, keep under review, and implement the Strategic Communications Plan of the Mission as well as communication components of the Mission’s crisis management plans, standard operating procedures and other guiding documents;

• To organise and conduct press conferences, briefings and other public information events; • To cover the media aspects of high-level visits and high-profile activities as well as supervise and

coordinate arrangements for visiting journalists/media; • To develop and maintain an effective, accurate Mission website and, if relevant, social media

platforms; • To support internal communication flows by managing the news site of the Mission's intranet once

operational; • To draft press releases, public statements, articles and features in coordination with relevant EEAS

entities (in particular the Office of the HR/VP Spokesperson and CPCC Strategic Communication Division) and as appropriate with other EU actors in theatre, and to seek clearance from the Chief of Staff/Deputy Head of Mission prior to publication;

• To ensure coordination with the press offices of other EU actors in theatre and as appropriate with other SSR partners;

• To support the Mission's situational awareness with continuous media monitoring and analyses; • To support the Political Adviser in drafting speeches and talking points for senior management; • Develop and review lines to take and defensives in close cooperation with the Political Adviser, the

Office of the HR/VP Spokesperson, EEAS Iraq Desk and CPCC Strategic Communication Division and as appropriate with the EU Del and/or other EU actors in theatre, and keep mission members informed of additions, changes;

• To contribute to the Mission's gap analysis by mapping and assessing strategic communication efforts pertaining to civilian security sector reform, including international support to such efforts.

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager.


• To direct the work and supervise the performance of the Local Staff of the Press and Public Information Office (PPIO);

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• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree. The qualification should be in any of the fields of Communication Sciences, Political Science, International Relations or Business Administration; AND

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, in the field of communication/press and or public information, after having fulfilled the education requirements.


• Experience working with/promoting security sector reform; • Experience working/living in a non-permissive environment; • Experience as a spokesperson and institutional communication; • Knowledge and practical experience of formulating (written and oral) and implementing a

communication strategy; • Experience running media and outreach campaigns.


• Excellent presentation skills (written and oral); • Teamworking skills and initiative; • Experience in planning and implementing projects; • Analytical skills and experience with turning findings into recommendations; • Excellent command of English, both oral and written (C2).


• Knowledge about the local press and media environment; • Previous experience in Iraq; • Knowledge of Arabic and Kurdish.

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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on Institutional Reform and Training Requirements (MoI)

Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted

Post Category for Contracted: Expert

Ref. Number: IAO 25


Availability: ASAP




1. Reporting Line:

The Senior Strategic Adviser on Institutional Reform and Training Requirements (MoI) reports to the Head of Strategic SSR Advisory Component (LO1). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:






• To advise and assist the Iraqi Ministry of Interior on the development of organisational structures and models which delineate security functions;

• To assist the Iraqi Ministry of Interior on the development effective command and control enabled through clear structures and responsibilities;

• To advise and assist the Iraqi Ministry of Interior on defining core training requirements in the context of the broader Iraqi National Security Architecture;

• Through advising efforts, to contribute to the coherence and strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture;

• To provide guidance to the MoI on the implementation of the National Security Strategy; • To promote context specific solutions which contribute to Iraqi Institutional development; • To ensure Iraqi counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and to safeguard the human rights.




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• Experience in Project Management; • Experience in strategic planning; • Experience in organisational development; • Experience in institutional reforms; • Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies and relevant EU JHA agencies.


• Ability to mentor and motivate local national counterparts; • Knowledge of institutional reform and development of training requirements in Home Affairs issues

at ministerial level. 7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Senior leadership skills; • Experience in developing CT Policy and Strategy; • Sound knowledge of international legal framework on CT (UN Conventions); • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on SSR Coordination (Joint Secretariat)



Ref. Number: IAO 53


Availability: ASAP




1. Reporting Line:





in particular progress and/or lack of progress; • To maintain necessary contacts and build relationships with relevant local counterparts; • To ensure compliance with instruction/direction from the Mission management; • To liaise closely with other Advisers and Senior Advisers as appropriate; • To identify best practice and lessons learned within the field of responsibility; • To design and deliver training, as appropriate; • To undertake any other related task as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To advise and assist the Office of the National Security Adviser in the strategic coordination and running of the Security Sector Reform Joint Committee Secretariat, especially on intelligence, Counter Terrorism, Organised Crime matters as well as on SSR donors coordination;

• To assist the Deputy National Security Advisor (DNSA) in preparing and chairing meetings and follow up action which contributes to coordination and coherence of international community SSR activities;

• Through the work of the SSR Joint Committee Secretariat, to contribute to the strategic development of the Iraqi National Security Architecture and coordinate the specific needs of relevant Iraqi Ministries and their international donors support;

• To promote coherence, cooperation and synergies with international partners; • To develop effective working relationships with the UNDP as Security Sector Reform lead; • To contribute to effective coordination of Mission, EU Delegation and EU Member States activities; • To contribute to effective coordination of other international partners activities which support the

agenda and work of the SSR Joint Committee; • To provide strategic advice to the DNSA to advance the civilian SSR agenda; • To provide guidance to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on the implementation

of the National Security Strategy and specifically the Security Sector Reform Strategy (SRSS); • To support the work of the Joint Committee SSRS Working Groups including the Intelligence

Working Group in particular on CT and OC related matters as appropriate to advance progress through coordination;

• To ensure Iraqi counterparts are cognisant of UNSR 1325 and the safeguard of human rights.

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• Experience of coordination of strategic counter-terrorism and organised crime related polices at ministerial level;

• Experience in Project Management; • Experience in strategic reporting; • Experience in civil service; • Experience in policy development; • Experience of working with EU JHA/CT policies and relevant EU JHA agencies.




• Planning and organising skills; • Ability to produce reports and coordinate reporting; • Experience of coordinating SSR activities; • Experience of working in a strategic secretariat; • Experience or working at national security level or similar; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Senior Strategic Adviser on National Security Legislation



Ref. Number: IAO 54






1. Reporting Line:







• To assess local national security legislation by identifying gaps in the law-making process and flaws in existing laws regulating objectives and responsibilities of relevant security institutions;

• To draft legal analytical papers on national security concepts and terminology; • To provide advise on how to safeguard constitutional rights in national security legislation, including

on civil liberties and fundamental freedoms; • To advise the Head of Component/Unit regarding identified host state needs and recommended

support by the Mission; • To provide input to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan by

supporting the identification of Mission's operational requirements; • In coordination with the Mission's Coordination and Cooperation capability, closely coordinate with

other EU/international actors involved in this field; • To support the Component's contribution to the Mission's internal and external reporting against

benchmarking, also assessing the consistency and sustainability of Mission's training activities across time, and to provide recommendations for the improvement of Mission's performance;

• To advice on national security legislation; • To advice the chairman of the National Security Legislation Working Group part of the Security

Sector Reform Program (SSRP) on existing laws and regulations as well as on passing of new laws that could help defining the national security architecture;

• To advice civilian legislative and executive institutions involved in the law-making process (Parliament Security and Defence Committee, Parliament Legal Committee, State Council and Prime Minister Office);

• To advice relevant security institutions on potential amendments on existing laws and regulations as well as on passing of new laws that could help defining the national security architecture;

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• To structure discussions on legal concepts between Iraqi security institution and parliamentary working group experts. To draft legal papers based on negations between Iraqi security institutions in the law-making process;

• To coordinate with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the UNDP in charge of leading the SSRP to enhance cooperation between security institutions and civilian institutions involved in the law-making process in national security matters.





• Experience in and sound practical understanding of legal reform processes in fragile environments, including the development of legal policy and legislation;

• Experience in the field of legislative/normative/regulatory reforms in a post-conflict situation; • Admission to the Bar in home or residential jurisdiction; • Extensive experience as a practising lawyer.




• Experience and knowledge of Iraqi security institutions and dynamics; • Strong skills in managing cultural differences in negotiations, and negotiation experience from

Middle East context; • Critical thinking and active listening; • Complex problem-solving skills; • Time management skills; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to engage with senior officials/ governmental level decision makers; • International experience at strategic level in Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with


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Position Name: Reporting Officer

Employment Regime: Seconded/ Contracted

Post Category for Contracted: MSML

Ref. number: IAO 60


Availability: ASAP

Component/Department/Unit: Operations Department

Security Clearance Level: EU RESTRICTED


1. Reporting Line:

The Reporting Officer reports to Head of Strategic Coordination Component (LO2). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To monitor and collect information on political events and trends, with a particular focus on the host country, EU and international relevant stakeholders, that may impact on the situation in the Mission's area of responsibility;

• To communicate with key Mission staff members on information management, analysis and reporting procedures in order to ensure submission of high-quality information;

• To collate and support the quantitative and qualitative analysis of inputs originating from the Mission's operational elements on their operational activities against benchmarking;

• To produce timely and accurate periodic and ad-hoc reports for submission to the chain of command, the Mission's operational headquarters, and EU Member States regarding Mission's mandate implementation;

• To contribute to the development and regular updating of the Mission Implementation Plan (MIP); • To prepare and give presentations; produce talking points, speeches and presentations on behalf of

others; and take meeting minutes; • To contribute to the collection of the Mission's lessons learned observations; • To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To contribute to mapping and planning as required; • To contribute to an integrated gender perspective into the Mission reports and analyses, where

applicable. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree; AND



• University/master degree in business administration/project management or other related topics; • Experience in leading and communicating change management initiatives to diverse audiences; • Project management training, such as APM, PPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent; • CSDP Mission experience.


• Analytical capability and knowledge of information collection and analytical methods; • Report compilation, drafting and editing skills;

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• Experience in EU JHA policies and relevant EU JHA agencies; • Spoken and written proficiency in English.

7. Desirable knowledge, skills and abilities:

• International experience at strategic level of Fragile and Conflict Affected States, bilaterally or with multi-national and international organisations;


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Position Name: Verification Officer



Ref. number: IAT 02



Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission Office

Security Clearance Level: EU-CONFIDENTIAL


1. Reporting Line:

The Verification Officer reports to the Head of Mission (HoM).


• To perform, in coordination with the Finance Unit and other Units and Office, ex-ante checks put in place by the Authorising Officer;

• To ensure that each expense is in line with criteria of eligibility as well as with the requirements referred to in the applicable regulations, for example the Financial Regulations, Guide to Missions, European Commission's Communication related to the employment of international and local staff etc.;

• To verify, in accordance with the provisions of the ex-post regimen, that the Mission procurement procedures are conducted in line with the rules of the Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EC External Actions;

• To define and implement, with the aim of informing project managers and task officers from various areas of the Mission, a regular training schedule on the authorising and validation process;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: NIL


• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's degree, in a field relevant to the post; AND



• Verification Officer course/training or other related course/training.


• Analytical, research and problem-solving skills; • Ability to operate spread sheets, or PC-based budget, accounting or human resource systems; • Ability to pay close attention to detail so that work produced is reliable and accurate; • Excellent command of English, both written and oral.

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• Good knowledge and/or experience in strategic management and/or public administration; • Knowledge of EU Financial Regulations; • Knowledge of Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG).

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Position Name: Project Management Officer



Ref. number: IAT 17



Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission Office



1. Reporting Line:

The Project Management Officer reports to the Deputy Head of Mission/Chief of Staff.


• To assist in project planning and development and co-ordinate the implementation of the Mission's projects;

• To assess project proposals and make recommendations on the feasibility and sustainability of projects;

• To advise project leaders in preparing project documents, such as project proposals, project budgets, notes of understanding, project agreements, etc.;

• To ensure that project proposals are in line with the Mission's Implementation Program (MIP) and are properly coordinated within the Mission and with external stakeholders;

• To act as the interface between project leaders and various elements of Mission Support; • To maintain a record of the Mission's project history and ongoing activities; • To conduct, upon project completion, post-project reporting and evaluation; • To develop best practices on project management, make training recommendations and record

lessons identified/learned; • To receive, review, analyse, assign, process and track certified requisitions submitted for

procurement action; • To liaise with the Mission's international partners in close coordination with the Mission's

Coordination and Cooperation capability; • To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Line Manager(s).


• Identify EU funding opportunities for the MoI Human Resource Information System; • Identify EU funding opportunities for capacity building projects in the Office of the National

Security Adviser, the Border Point Commission and the Ministry of Interior.

4. Essential Qualification and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree; AND

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience, in the field of planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, after having fulfilled the education requirements.


• University and/or Master's Degree in project management or other related field.

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• Project management training, such as APM, PPM, PRINCE2, or equivalent; • Teamwork capabilities; • Time management skills; • Problem solving skills; • Project management skills; • Networking skills and initiative; • Presentation skills; • Spoken and written proficiency in English; • CSDP Mission experience.


• Familiarity with the EU Financial Regulations.

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Position Name: Mission Security Analyst Officer



Ref. number: IAD 04



Component/Department/Unit : Head of Mission Office/Mission Security Office and Duty of Care



1. Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Analyst Officer (MSAO) reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer (SMSO).


• To assist the SMSO in the development, implementation and updating of the Mission Security Plan (MSP) and all supporting security and safety instructions and procedures;

• To assess the security situation and to analyse all relevant information; • To produce incident based and travel security advisories; • To prepare daily, weekly, monthly security working papers, and other reports as required; • To produce long-term assessments and forecasts of the security situation; • To assist the SMSO in maintaining continuity of security information analysis efforts; • To gather comprehensive information about events or actions that may affect the safety and security

of Mission members an well as to generate reports and, if appropriate, recommendations; • To conduct risk analysis and threat assessments on security developments in the area of operations as

well as persons and assets; • To provide briefings to new staff members on the Mission's wide security situation and to ensure that

all members are properly prepared for emergencies; • To ensure the quick dissemination of security related information; • To assist and support the Information Security Officer in the management of EU Classified

Information and security clearances and to act on his/her behalf in his/her absence; • To conduct security surveys of Mission member’s personal protective security requirements,

transport security, residential and office security; • To liaise and co-operate closely with national law enforcement agencies, International Organisations,

NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives, in the field of security; • To provide assistance and appropriate response to Mission members and ensure that all necessary

actions are taken, particularly in emergency cases; • To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To conduct the role and responsibilities of a Mission Security Officer as required.


• Successful completion of relevant University studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification at the level in the National Qualifications Framework equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the civilian, military or police sectors in analysis, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

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• University Master's degree in security studies (security studies, security and defence studies, international security studies, peace and conflict studies, intelligence or other related studies);

• Firearms trained; • Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent; • CSDP Mission experience; • Civilian driving license class C.

6. Essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to contribute to the development of security policies and procedures; • Writing and reporting skills; • Preparing and delivering presentations skills; • Spoken and written proficiency in English

7. Desirable knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of the Mission area and potential security threats; • Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Mission Security Officer (4 positions)



Ref. number: IAD 06; IAD 07

IAD 08; IAD 09



Component/Department/Unit: Head of Mission Office/Mission Security Office and Duty of Care



1. Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Officer (MSO) reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer (SMSO). 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

In line with the EU's Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union:

• To ensure security surveys of Mission member's personal protective security requirements, transport security, residential and office security as appropriate;

• To ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept in a state of operational readiness; • To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises; • To provide briefings and presentations on matters affecting the security and safety of Mission

members and to ensure all staff is properly prepared for emergencies; • To liaise as directed and co-operate closely with national law enforcement agencies, International

Organisations, NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives, in the field of security; • To provide assistance and appropriate response to Mission members and to ensure that all necessary

actions are taken, particularly in emergency cases; • To travel to high risk areas and to conduct security duties; • To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).


• To conduct the role and responsibilities of a MSO as appropriate. 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of relevant University studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification at the level in the National Qualifications Framework equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree, OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND



• Police or military background; • Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent; • Firearms trained; • CSDP Mission experience; • Civilian driving licence class C.

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• Planning and time-management skills; • Analytical skills.


• Knowledge of the Mission area and potential security threats; • Writing and reporting skills; • Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Deputy Medical Advisor



Ref. number: IAM 11



Component/Department/Unit : Security and Duty of Care Department/Medical Unit



1. Reporting Line:

The Deputy Medical adviser reports directly to the Medical Adviser.


• To assist and support the Medical Adviser (MA) on all medical/welfare matters; • To provide support and guidance relevant to the medical matters of the Mission to the MA as

required; • Under the leadership of the MA to support the co-ordination and development of plans, procedures

and policies on all medical issues and health matters related to the provision of medical support to the Mission, including relevant contingency plans as directed and tasked by the MA;

• To provide basic medical care and advice to staff members as appropriate; • To provide medical guidance to all staff members and to liaise with finance and human resource

staff on certified and uncertified sick leaves, as appropriate – both in and out of theatre; • To respond to medical incidents and emergencies on a 24/7 basis and provide regular emergency

cover on a duty roster; • To act as a first responder in providing basic life trauma response and treatment during incidents; • Liaise with other relevant health care providers to coordinate the provision and assessment of the

quality of primary and specialist care in theatre to staff members; • To support the MA in coordinating medical evacuations and assist in providing medical support

during evacuation/repatriation, including escorting staff members out of theatre; advise evacuees on the requirements for evacuation;

• In support of the MA assess the requirements for further treatment in theatre and/or the medical evacuation (by ground and/or by air) if staff members are in need of (advanced) medical treatment due to illness or an emergency in close cooperation with the medical practitioner in attendance;

• Under the direction of the MA to co-ordinate and monitor all elements of the medical evacuation chain in case of disease or injury of the staff member in close cooperation with all involved health care providers and the Mission's insurance company;

• To liaise with international civilian and non-governmental humanitarian and support agencies in theatre when required or instructed by MA;

• As instructed by the MA to take on responsibility for any task or function within the Medical Unit, such as everyday medical activities including daily routines, hygiene measures, prescription of medicine, maintaining of the pharmacy, ordering and procurement of medication, services and other supplies, stocktaking or management of the on-call roster;

• To ensure and maintain essential equipment in an operational state such as the contents of all Mission First Responder and Trauma Kits are correct and up-to date and defibrillators are tested and operational and all other equipment is up to date and working;

• To perform medical briefings and training for all new and existing staff members as required by the MA;

• Contribute to and produce reports including lessons identification as requested by the MA; • To undertake any other task as requested by the MA as Line Manager; • When instructed, in the absence of the MA to deputise for that post as acting MA.

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• Providing advice and guidance to all staff members on the specific Iraqi environment and to ensure MOU, contingency and emergency plans are updated and usable;

• To monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in the theatre, promote and implement preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;

• To gather all information related to medical support for the staff members, including social security and health and repatriation insurance, practical and administrative aspects;

• To assess on regular basis existing in- and out-patient medical treatment facilities (MTF) both local health service and others and regularly issue an updated list of available MTF in the areas of operation;

• Under the direction of the MA take on responsibility for other tasks and functions within the Medical Office such as responsibility for the pharmacy and it's up keep or other administrative functions including maintaining the on-call roster.


• Successful completion of university studies in medicine of at least 3 years attested by a diploma equivalent to level 6 in the qualification in the National Qualifications Framework or European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. minimum Bachelor's degree in Nursing with specialisation in Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Intensive Care or Anaesthesia; AND

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, including hands-on experience in an A&E department, Primary Care, Pre-hospital or in Intensive Care/Anaesthesia, after having fulfilled the education requirements;

• The candidate must be able to provide a "Certificate of good standing" issued by relevant Authority.


• Previous management experience; • Experience in assessing medical facilities, including under difficult conditions abroad; • Knowledge of tropical medicine; • Flight medical and/or MEDEVAC experience; • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) minimum provider level or equivalent; • Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) minimum provider level or equivalent; • Successful completion of Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS) course; • Previous CSDP Mission experience or international medical experience, particularly in crisis areas

with multi-national and international organisations; • Instructor diploma in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); • Experience of hot/dry climates; • Previous work experience in the same geographical area as the mission; • Experience in delivering medical/nursing training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care.


• Proven ability to perform under stress, in hostile environments and difficult circumstances; • Extensive experience in emergency medicine; • Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal); • Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access);

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• Proven ability to establish and to maintain effective working relationships as a team member; • Have good organisational and time management skills.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of the Mission area; • Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Nurse



Ref. number: IAM 12



Component/Department/Unit: Security and Duty of Care Department/Medical Unit



1. Reporting Line:

The Nurse reports directly to the Medical Adviser.


• To assist, support and provide guidance to the Medical Adviser (MA) on all medical/welfare matters as required;

• To provide medical guidance to all staff members and undertake reporting and liaison requirements with Finance and Human Resources on certified and uncertified sick leaves – both in and out of theatre;

• To respond to medical incidents and emergencies on a 24/7 basis and provide regular emergency cover on a roster;

• Liaise with other relevant health care providers to coordinate the provision of care; • In close cooperation with the MA coordinate and support medical evacuations, other emergency

medical support and care matters, and assist in providing medical support during evacuations/repatriation, including escorting patients out of theatre; advise evacuees on the requirements for evacuation;

• In support of the MA to assess the requirements for further treatment in theatre and/or the medical evacuation (by ground and/or by air) if staff member's needs (advanced) medical treatment due to illness or an emergency in close cooperation with the medical practitioner in attendance and the missions insurance company;

• Take on responsibility for any task or function within the Medical Unit, including everyday medical activities such as diagnosing and identify through appropriate medical procedures, medical issues and agreeing treatment methods (preventive and/or curative) for staff members, maintenance of the pharmacy, ordering and procurement of medication, services and other supplies, stock taking or management of the on-call roster;

• Maintain meticulous medical and statistical records on all patient assessments, treatment and care, prescription of medicine;

• To maintain essential equipment in an operational state such as ensuring the contents of all Mission First Responder and Trauma Kits are correct and up-to date, defibrillators are tested and functional to ensure all equipment is up to date and working;

• To prepare and perform medical briefings and training for all new and existing staff members as required by the MA;

• Compose any report or conduct any research on medical matters as required; • To undertake any other task as requested by the MA as Line Manager.


• To assess the requirements for further treatment in theatre and/or the medical evacuation (by ground and/or by air) if EU staff members need (advanced) medical treatment due to illness or an emergency in close cooperation with the medical practitioner in attendance;

• To co-ordinate and monitor all elements of the medical evacuation chain in case of disease or injury of the Staff Member in close cooperation with all involved health care providers and the Mission's

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insurance company; • To organise the use of available MEDEVAC capabilities (air and /or ground) inside or outside the

areas of operation; • To co-ordinate and perform medical briefings and training for all new and existing staff members; • To monitor the epidemiological and overall medical situation in theatre, promote and implement

preventive medical and occupational health measures including hygiene and recommendations for immunisations;

• To ensure that the contents of all Basic Life Support and Trauma Kits are present and up-to-date and manage and keep up to date other medical equipment and assets as instructed by the MA;

• To keep and maintain a database on all accidents, incidents and recorded illnesses – and ensure compliance with data protection for sensitive data – in conformity with medical staff- patient confidentiality.


• Successful completion of university studies in medicine of at least 3 years attested by a diploma equivalent to level 6 in the qualification in the National Qualifications Framework or European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. minimum Bachelor's degree in Nursing with specialisation in Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Intensive Care or Anaesthesia; AND

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including hands-on experience in an A&E department, primary care, pre-hospital or intensive / anaesthesia care after having fulfilled the education requirements;

• The candidate must be able to provide a "Certificate of good standing" issued by relevant Authority.


• Knowledge of tropical medicine; • Flight Medical and/or MEDEVAC experience; • Certificate in (ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support, AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support),

PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support); • Certificate in MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support) training; • Previous CSDP mission experience or international medical experience, particularly in crisis areas

with multi-national and international organisations; • Instructor certificate in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) support; • Experience in delivering medical/nursing training in emergency medicine, trauma and health care; • Extensive experience in emergency medicine; • Excellent English Language skills (written and verbal);


• Proven ability to perform under stress, in hostile environments and difficult circumstances; • Excellent computer skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access); • Proven ability to establish and to maintain effective working relationships as a team member; • Have good organisational and time management skills.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of the Mission area; • Knowledge of Arabic.

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Position Name: Head of Finance



Ref. number: IAS 10



Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/Finance Unit



1. Reporting Line:

The Head of Finance reports to the Head of Mission Support Department. 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead, direct and manage the Finance Unit; • To ensure the sound and effective financial management of the CSDP Mission and the development

of the essential internal policies and procedures for finance; • To manage the accounts, payments, treasury, payroll, financial system, claims and other financial

functions; • To approve financial obligations, payments and disbursements; • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timely submission of internal and external financing reporting; • To limit financial risk by taking action and evaluate the banking and national financial infrastructure,

the physical/electronic security of funds and internal controls; • To liaise and cooperate on financial issues with the EU Supervising Authorities and all other relevant

actors; • To ensure the presence of external audits and implement audit recommendations; • To liaise with CPCC and FPI for coming mandates budget preparation and facilitate the internal

budget process in the mission; • To identify needs of goods and/or services required for improving the efficiency of the unit and

define them technically for procurement; • To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects

implemented under his/her responsibility; • To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Line Manager(s).


• To liaise and advise other Mission units to best utilise and execute on the given budget; • To plan, facilitate, oversee and execute on the overall preparation of the mandated budget internally; • To keep, manage, update and inform on the Mission Support risk management registry; • To provide mission training on financial procedures and EU Financial framework; • To deputize for Head of Mission Support if so required.



• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience (accounting, finance, budget or related working experience), after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 3 years of experience at management level.

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• Certified Accountant; • University and/or Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Banking/Accounting and/or specialised

training/course in finance/accounting or other related field; • Leadership skills to lead teams and develop solutions; • To adapt new and emerging technologies to solve business and operational needs; • Knowledge and/or experience in strategic management and/or public administration; • Experience in LEAN working methodology.


• Leadership skills to lead teams and develop solutions, and to adapt new and emerging technologies to solve business and operational needs;

• Knowledge of accounting software; • Knowledge of the EU Financial Rules; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to mentor and motivate staff; • Spoken and written proficiency in English.



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Position Name: Head of Procurement



Ref. number: IAS 20



Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/Procurement Unit



1. Reporting Line:

The Head of Procurement reports to the Head of Mission Support Department.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To lead, direct and manage the work and staff of the Procurement Unit; • To lead, develop, manage and co-ordinate the CSDP Mission contracting and procurement processes

in accordance with established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures of EC legislation and regulations;

• To assist and advise the chain of command on all contracting and procurement issues; • To provide assistance to the Mission members related with all contracting and procurement matters; • To develop professional relationships and work partnership with the EU Commission in the field of

contracting and procurement for the Mission; • To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects


3. Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• To develop, maintain and execute on the Mission Procurement Acquisition Plan (PAP); • To proactively seek and provide solutions with relevant stakeholders; • Liaise closely with all mission units on procurement actions, financial commitments and delivery of

procured items; • To keep on mission units, budget line holders and program managers informed on the state of play of

all procurement actions; • To develop and maintain essential information on Iraqi market and market development; • To support the Project Officer and the development of Mission essential projects; • To plan at least one year ahead for any new Framework Contracts or new priorities in accordance

with the CMPD strategic guidance.



• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 3 years at management level.


• Specialised training/course in the field of procurement; • Master's Degree in management, business administration or other related subjects, or

international/national certificate/diploma in management/leadership;

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• Experience in using legally established professional and transparent procurement policies and procedures in accordance with EU legislation and regulations;

• Experience in planning and implementing projects and programmes; • Experience in financial management of tendering processes and audits, preferably including EU

procedures; • Previous CSDP Mission experience;



• Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to mentor and motivate staff; • Spoken and written proficiency in English.



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Position Name: Head of Human Resources



Ref. number: IAS 30



Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/ Human Resources Unit



1. Reporting Line:

The Head of Human Resources reports to the Head of Mission Support Department.


• To lead, direct and manage the Human Resources Unit; • To be responsible for the implementation of all relevant Council/Commission legislation and

instructions, as well as for the setting up and implementation of relevant Mission internal strategies, policies and procedures;

• To ensure an effective and transparent Human Resources planning and recruitment process; • To ensure a fair, effective and transparent performance appraisal process; • To ensure an effective and efficient Human Resources administration process; • To support the Mission management in implementing the Mission’s mandate in accordance with the

Mission key documents and ensuring effective training activities for staff members and other relevant support during their tenure;

• To ensure that line managers of the Mission get the necessary advice and support in Human Resources matters;

• To coordinate as appropriate with the EEAS (CPCC) and the EU Commission (FPI) as well as with the Brussels Support Element on all issues pertaining to his/her portfolio;

• To ensure timely reporting to the Mission management and the EEAS (CPCC) on Human Resources related issues;

• To act as a key interlocutor with staff and their representatives, such as the Staff Committees and National Contingent Leaders/National Points of Contact/ National staff representative; on matters affecting staff members, and to facilitate bringing closer the concerns of staff to the Senior Management;

• To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects implemented under his/her responsibility;



• To plan and set up Mission-specific Human Resources related core functions in the build-up phase of the Mission;

• To plan and execute Mission's organisational development, deployment plan, connected organigram in accordance with strategic guidance from CPCC and the Mission's senior management;

• To develop the digital tools available to ensure full compliance with guidelines, regulations and SOP's on data protection;

• To maintain and update the Mission database, work processes and web functions relevant for all staff;

• To oversee the welfare budget line and ensure correct approach and use of the mission welfare; • To plan, coordinate and deliver Mission induction training, and other trainings as needed, with other

relevant stakeholders; • To ensure the mission have the relevant competences in terms of workplace meditation and

negotiation.

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• A minimum of 7 years of human resources management working experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 3 years of experience at management level.


• People management skills and capacity to deal with different levels of stakeholders; • Leadership skills to lead teams and develop solutions, and to adapt new and emerging technologies

to solve business and operational needs; • Problem solving skills; • Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to mentor and motivate staff; • Spoken and written proficiency in English.


• University and/or Master's Degree in human resources management, leadership or management or/and an international certification in human resources management;

• Knowledge and/or experience in strategic management and/or public administration; • Experience in Risk Management;



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Position Name: Head of Communication & Information Systems



Ref. number: IAS 50



Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/ CIS Office



1. Reporting Line:

The Head of CIS reports to the Head of Mission Support Department 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead, direct and manage the work and staff of the CIS Office; • To advise the Head of Mission Support on the development and implementation of CIS strategy, and

on CIS operational matters affecting the Mission; • To set the overall direction for technology for the Mission through strategic planning and developing

multi-year work plans for the CIS Department in alignment with organisational technology needs; • To establish and monitor the CIS departmental budget to maintain operational capabilities and ensure

a continuing evolution of technology implementation; • To establish and maintain strategic service provider partnerships to provide best-in-class services to

the Mission, and optimize costs of services through a mix of internal and external resources; • To coordinate all information technology activities and services, including Service Management

Services, Information Systems Services, Systems Administration Services, Network Services, Regional Support Services, and Communications in the Mission;

• To ensure the implementation and monitoring of information systems security measures to safeguard the Mission’s critical data and systems from cyber threats;

• To manage contracts and vendor relations with regard to outsourced and procured goods and services, including hardware and software, network connectivity services, satellite communication services, internet services, telephony services, and expert consultancies and external support services;

• To identify, manage and report the risks arising from the specific processes/systems/projects implemented under his/her responsibility;

• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s). 3 Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: NIL 4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Successful completion of university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the second cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Master's Degree. The qualification should be in any of the fields of Information Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Engineering or other related field; AND

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements, out of which a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the coordination of complex, large scale information and communication technology implementation and operations.

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• Experience in managing diverse technical teams of national and international specialists, e.g. communications, information systems, and information technology;

• Certified training in industry best practices for IT service management (e.g. ITIL), IT governance (e.g. COBIT), and project management (PRINCE2, PMP);

• Master's Degree in management, business administration or other related subjects, or international/national certificate/diploma in management/leadership.


• Extensive knowledge of current technologies for information systems, networking systems, and communication systems; and industry best practices in IT strategy and governance, including in radio and satellite communication technology solutions;


• Ability to establish/review priorities, to plan and to exercise control; • Ability to mentor and motivate staff; • Language skills (if applicable).


• Extensive knowledge of organisational technology needs and solutions, with proven ability to communicate to end-users as well as IT and communications specialists;

• Language skills (if applicable).

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Position Name: Communication & Information Systems Officer (CIS)



Ref. number: IAS 52



Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/ CIS Office



1. Reporting Line:

The Communication & Information Systems (CIS) Officer reports to the Head of CIS. 2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To provide service and technical reporting to the Line Manager(s); • To perform problem management and incident management analysis, and develop general solutions

to enhance the quality and reliability of CIS services; • To liaise with relevant CIS units on the implementation of approved CIS change management

requests through standardised release management procedures; • To design the deployment, development, testing, and maintenance processes of CIS standard

hardware, software, systems, and peripherals; • To design and deploy departmental training activities including user training programs in support of

new technologies and procedures; • To assist in the design and implementation, management and maintenance of CIS telecommunication

systems in all office locations; • To provide technical support for infrastructure in an Information Technology (IT) network and

information systems, including microwave and IEEE 802.11x (Wi-Fi) links, Local Area Network (LAN), and Windows-based client applications and server systems;

• To provide support for Mission telephony systems including Internet Protocol (IP) telephony, videoconferencing, and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) equipment;

• To deploy, install, maintain, and support of all data centre equipment, servers, software, and services in the Mission;

• To plan, implement, and maintain data recovery tools, business continuity measures, and disaster recovery measures, ensuring a high availability of Mission-critical data centre services throughout the Mission;



• To understand and ability to navigate in the Mission with the specific rules and regulations and to liaise with international counterparts on approach and solutions;

• To manage, operate and support all standard communications equipment in the Mission including but not limited to: GSM end-user devices (mobile phones), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication devices, visible range radio systems and equipment, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems, Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals, and portable/mobile satellite communications equipment; and provide 1st and 2nd level support and fault finding on communication installations and equipment;

• To manage, operate and support Mission Cyber Security and Data Protection compliance related systems and services.

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• Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree. The qualification should be in any of the fields of Information Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Engineering or other related fields; AND

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of communications systems, satellite communications and positioning/navigation technologies (e.g. Thuraya, Iridium, GPS), and related antennae systems, after having fulfilled the education requirements.


• Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Mission experience; • Administrative experience on Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure; • Administrative level experience and design skills on M-Files Document Management System; • Administrative experience in Microsoft and VMWare virtualization technologies; • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA), or equivalent; • Cyber Security and Data Protection product experience.


• Problem solving skills and analytical ability to analyse complex technical CIS customer problems, and manage the same on a day to day basis;

• Technical skills and hands-on experience in troubleshooting CIS hardware and software issues; • Knowledge of wired and wireless network technologies managed with Software Defined

Networking.


• Ability to converse in business terms about organisational technology needs and solutions, and in technical terms with IT and communications specialists;

• Knowledge of Arabic; • Knowledge in Microsoft System Center family product line; • Administrative skills for Microsoft SQL database server; • Understanding of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and/or Control Objectives

for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) principles and basic processes; • Broad knowledge of IT hardware; especially experience on Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard and Ubiquity

technologies are highly considered.