Mission Security Assistant – SOM-043

Position Name: Mission Security Assistant

Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted

Post Category: Mission Support-Management Level

Ref. number: SOM-043

Location: Garowe

Availability: ASAP**

Department: Security and Duty of Care Department/Security Division

Security Clearance

Level: EU SECRET**

Open to Contributing

Third States: No

1. Reporting Line

The Mission Security Assistant reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer / Head of Security Division.

2. Main Tasks and responsibilities

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

· To assess the security situation and provide input to all security related documents;

· To assist in security surveys of Mission member’s personal protective security requirements, transport security, residential and office security;

· To ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept up-to-date and in a state of operational readiness;

· To assist and participate in regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;

· To provide briefings 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 reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer / Head of Security Division on all incidents affecting mission members and initiates necessary follow up action with the appropriate authorities;

· 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.

3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

N/A

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience

· A level of secondary education attested by a diploma, complemented by specialised training OR equivalent and attested police or/and military OR education at a civilian security organisation;

· A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, out of which 1-year experience of Field Security, after having fulfilled the education requirements;

· Authorised to carry and issued a personal weapon if seconded or be prepared to be trained in their use if contracted;

· Validated license for armoured vehicle or civilian driving license class C;

· Firearms trained. If seconded, authorised to carry and issued a personal weapon.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Planning, and time-management skills;

· Analytical skills.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

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

· Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent;

· Previous international experience in CSDP Missions or multi-national/international organisations;

· The above mentioned professional experience must be acquired in the civilian, military or police sectors and particularly in the protection of personnel, facilities and assets or proven experience within a Member State Tier One or Tier Two Special Operations Force.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment and to establish and maintain; effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

· Demonstrated ability to contribute creatively to the development of security policies and procedure

· Highly resilient under mental pressure and willingness to work extra hours when required;

· Knowledge of the Mission area and potential security threats;

· Knowledge of CSDP security and duty of care polices;

· Knowledge of the CSDP Field Security Handbook (2017).