Expert in Counterterrorism and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism for South Asia and East Asia : Enhancing Security Cooperation in and with Asia in Berlin bei Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal German enterprise and supports the German Government to achieve its policy objectives in international cooperation and sustainable development. The department International Services is an integral part of GIZ and provides its services to international clients such as the European Union (EU), bi- and multilateral organisations, national governments as well as private sector companies.

“Enhancing Security Cooperation in and with Asia” is a project within the framework of the EU Partnership Instrument to support tailor-made security cooperation in and with the Indo-Pacific region, co-financed by the EU and the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by GIZ International Services in cooperation with Expertise France (EF).

The overall objective of the project is to enhance the EU's security and defence cooperation in and with Asia. Specifically, deeper and more operational security dialogues with partner countries shall be supported; greater convergence between the policies and practices of the EU and the partner countries, including related gender equality policies and links to National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 on women, peace and security, shall be promoted; and international awareness and acknowledgement of the EU as a security provider shall be increased.

The action shall help to establish close and sustainable cooperation links with relevant actors in the Indo-Pacific region (including India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) in four thematic pillars: (1) Counter-Terrorism and Preventing and Countering of Violent Extremism (CT-P/CVE), (2) cyber security, (3) maritime security and (4) crisis management (CSDP/peacekeeping operations and hybrid threats), with GIZ being in charge of the thematic pillars (1) and (4).

The thematic area of CT-P/CVE covers cooperation in various fields, including but not limited to counter terrorist financing (AML-CTF); emerging technologies; CBRN; prevention of online extremism; deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of prison inmates related to terrorism and violent extremism; national P/CVE action plans and stakeholder coordination.

• Drafting of work plans and concept notes for the thematic pillar CT-P/CVE
• Coordinating and organizing activities implemented under the thematic pillar (e.g. workshops, conferences, training courses etc.)
• Coordinating with relevant thematic stakeholders in Europe and in the partner countries in close coordination with EU Delegations
• Ensuring alignment with activities being implemented by EF
• Identifying, mobilizing and supporting short-term experts in coordination with the project management
• Regular participation in relevant project activities in Europe and in partner countries
• Establishing and maintaining cooperation with networking institutions in close coordination with the Project Management
• Contributing to implementing the Communication & Visibility Plan of the project
• Monitoring of activities implemented under the thematic pillar and contributing to the overall reporting
• Frequent travels to the partner countries.

Qualifications and skills:

• Master’s level degree in law, political sciences, public policy, or any other field relevant for the project
• Results-oriented in performing tasks with attention to details, from demand-based planning through implementation and reporting
• Strong, demonstrated ability to translate strategic orientations into operational guidance and implementation
• Expert knowledge on the above-described thematic area of CT-P/CVE. A focus regarding South Asia and/or East Asia would be an advantage
• Sound understanding of the EU ecosystem regarding CT-P/CVE, including policies, stakeholders and practices, equivalent national-level approaches of EU Member States, and bi- and multilateral security cooperation mechanisms between the EU and Indo-Pacific region
• A good knowledge and cultural understanding of the Indo-Pacific and its security context
• Confident in operating in a politically sensitive environment on security issues
• Strong team player with very good communication skills for liaising with stake