Job Description:             Security and Government Liaison Specialist
Unit:                                     Operations
Reports:                            Senior Operations Manager

Primary function/purpose

The Security and Government Liaison Specialist acts as the main point of contact between the organization and government bodies, ensuring effective communication, compliance, and alignment with government priorities. This role also involves implementing security protocols, conducting threat assessments, and providing guidance on security matters to protect staff and assets.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and the Government agencies/departments/ministries, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the aims and requirements outlined in the MoU and ensure alignment between the organization activities and government priorities.
• Address any challenges or conflicts that may arise in the course of interactions between the organization and the government, seeking resolution through diplomacy and effective communication.
• Provide guidance and advice to the organization staff on government regulations and procedures to ensure adherence and avoid any potential issues.
• Prepare regular reports documenting progress, challenges, and achievements in government relations activities.
• Implement protocols and procedures as described in the organization’s security plan and update and reassess as the security environment changes.
• Provide weekly reports on Pakistan's evolving general security climate.
• Maintain a record of security/criminal incidents and provide trend analysis.
• Provide advice to Senior Operations Manager on alert levels based on the security situation.
• Provide incident and security-specific reports to Senior Operations Manager.
• Conduct threat assessments of local amenities frequented and provide security advice to Senior Operations Manager.
• Provide appropriate security training to organization staff and create awareness of the organization’s security plan.
• Maintain travel oversight and conduct a risk assessment for all journeys outside Islamabad or whenever required/requested.
• Develop and maintain effective communications protocols with public security agencies and other NGO security representatives for information exchange and advice.
• Conduct security assessment and trainings for the organization’s implementing partners staff as and when required, as part of extending the organization’s no-harm-policy

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in government relations, security management, or diplomacy, ideally within international organizations or NGOs.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with government officials, security agencies, and stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong knowledge of the political, regulatory, and security landscape of Pakistan, especially in relation to governance and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Urdu, with strong reporting and analysis skills.