Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the demographics, networks and political affiliations across Iraq and specifically in the operating area.
• Work closely with the client to develop a clear understanding of the locality.
• Produce reporting to inform client operations.
• Work closely with other Control Risks analytical personnel to collate data and share information.
• Establish, develop and maintain security information contacts in project areas of Basra and broader Iraq.
• Advise and facilitate the production of specific mapping and overlay products as directed.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good inter-personal skills coupled with an ability to liaise with relevant sources and agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good IT skills for database management, mapping and presentations
• Experience and knowledge of security in the Middle East
• Experience of Threat Assessment and Risk Management best practice

Preferred

• Previous commercial and operational experience as a threat analyst in the Middle East, preferably in Iraq or in similar operating environment
• Experience in the oil and gas industry

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential

• Good inter-personal skills coupled with an ability to liaise with relevant sources and agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good IT skills for database management, mapping and presentations
• Experience and knowledge of security in the Middle East
• Experience of Threat Assessment and Risk Management best practice

Preferred

• Previous commercial and operational experience as a threat analyst in the Middle East, preferably in Iraq or in similar operating environment
• Experience in the oil and gas industry