About the Job
The armed and security forces (FAS) program assistant supports the implementation of the FAS IHL (International humanitarian law) program for the AZ Armed Forces.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advice on cultivating relations with AZ Armed Forces (AZAF) units/institutions to the relevant departments of the Baku Delegation in coordination with the FAS Delegate.
• Actively contributes to the development of the annual FAS Programme following the Delegation’s annual plan of action.
• Support conducting FAS training programs on IHL for AZ Armed Forces members in Azerbaijan under the supervision of the FAS Delegate.
• Support the development, translation, and production of IHL publications for the AZ Armed Forces, as required.
• Develops and maintains a network of interlocutors throughout AZ Armed Forces in Azerbaijan at unit and HQ levels.
• Follows developments in MoD educational institutions (IHL-related courses, curricula, etc.)
• Actively participating in meetings and providing inputs on FAS-related issues

Reporting

• Produces independently in-depth written analysis of dynamics within the AZAF, in support of the Company Baku Delegation.
• Ensures timely distribution of IHL publications to AZAF interlocutors.
• Maintains statistics for IHL courses and presentations conducted including numbers of personnel attending and names, as appropriate.
• Prepares, shares, and files documents concerning the FAS program and contributes to institutional reports as requested.

Administration

• Manage the FAS office and maintain an adequate stock of FAS training materials for use during courses and presentations.
• Be aware of the available budget for FAS activities and follow up actively on administrative and budget issues with his hierarchy.
• Responsible for administrative arrangements for the implementation of the FAS program per financial rules and internal procedures.

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Job Description

Requirements:

Knowledge of the Company and Situational Awareness

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date knowledge is maintained of Company activities in the BAK area of responsibility.
• Contribute to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment relevant to the Company, and share relevant information with other Departments.

About you
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work;
• Able to work under pressure and fit for travel;
• Former mid to senior-level military officer with the minimum rank of Major and 10 years of professional experience;
• Strong operational experience covering design and implementation of military operations, preferably at Brigade level and above;
• Experience in an operational or strategic level HQ is appreciated;
• Military Staff College diploma is preferable;
• Strong networking skills and the ability to engage and persuade decision-makers from the tactical to the strategic level to act in the interests of affected people;
• Excellent knowledge and fluency in spoken and written English and Azerbaijani. Fluency in spoken and written Russian is a strong advantage.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency specifically MS Excel.
What we offer
• A dynamic and challenging work setting in the humanitarian environment;
• Training and development opportunities;
• A competitive salary plus benefits based on the Company Compensation and Benefits framework.

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