Mission Security Officer/ Head of Hargeisa Security Section – SOM-036

Position Name: Mission Security Officer/ Head of Hargeisa Security Section

Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted

Post Category: Mission Support-Management Level

Ref. number: SOM-036

Location: Hargeisa

Availability: ASAP**

Department: Security and Duty of Care Department/Security Division/Hargeisa Security Section

Security Clearance

Level: EU SECRET**

Open to Contributing

Third States: No

1. Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Officer / Head of Hargeisa Security Section reports to Senior Mission Security Officer via the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To manage and supervise the Mission’s Security Section in Hargeisa;

· To oversee, guide and advise the Armed Protection Operator Team;

· To liaise and maintain close coordination with Security Forces authorities in Somaliland;

· To coordinate the deployment, support, and daily tasks of the dedicated Somaliland Force Protection Unit;

· To coordinate the drafting of security policies and procedures, related to security issues (i.e. SOPs and Contingency Plans);

· To monitor and assess the security situation and make security analyses, recommendations, and reports;

· To be responsible for the protection of EU classified information (EUCI) within the Mission and thereby ensuring information is handled in accordance with EU rules;

· To produce security inputs to daily SITREPs, WOS, monthly and six monthly reports in line with the SMSO guidelines and ensure real time reporting from potential trouble spots;

· To identify staff training needs in security related areas, in line with standards set by the EEAS Security Policy and supporting documents.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

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

· To ensure security surveys of Mission member’s personal protective security requirements, transport security, residential and office security as appropriate;

· To ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept in a state of operational readiness.

· To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;

· To provide briefings and presentations 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 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(s).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of University studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification at the level in the National Qualifications Framework equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, OR equivalent and attested police or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

· A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience at management level.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Leadership skills;

· Planning, and time-management skills;

· Analytical skills.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

· Experience in close protection operations in international organisations e.g. EU, UN, NATO;

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

· Experience in planning and implementing projects;

· International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international

· organisations;

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

· Firearms trained;

· Previous work experience in the region;

· Validated license for armoured vehicle or civilian driving licence class C.

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;

· Ability to contribute creatively to the development of security policies and procedures;

· 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;