2022-08-26

Armed Protection Armourer – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Hargeisa, Somaliland
Posted on August 26, 2022

EUCAP Somalia

Armed Protection Armourer – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Position Name:	Employment Regime:	Post Category for
Armed Protection Armourer	Seconded/Contracted	Contracted:
		Mission Support – Assistant
		Level
Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-142	Hargeisa	ASAP
Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third
Security and Duty of Care	EU CONFIDENTIAL	States: No
Department/ Security Division/
Hargeisa Security Section/ Armed
Protection Unit

Reporting Line:

The Armed Protection Armourer reports to the Armed Protection Team Leader.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To possess a valid authorisation to carry and use weapons in compliance with the applicable legal framework;

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

o To support, assist and advise the Senior Mission Security Officer on firearms training and evaluation of the Armed Protection Team;

o To assist in the development of internal standards and guidelines for firearms training and deliver firearms training according to the Mission use of force policy;

o To prepare summaries and reports on weapons/firearms training activities and maintain records of shooting training and tests, including use of ammunition;

o To conduct regular assessment of weapons handling and shooting skills of armed Mission Members as well as perform their certification;

o To ensure firing sites/ranges are maintained according to safety standards; o To coordinate the use of shooting ranges;

o To facilitate operations designated armouries, identify armoury requirements and provide technical to support Mission Members;

o To conduct technical assessment of Mission weapons and firearms and ensure operational effectiveness and equipment husbandry;

o To coordinate import and export procedures of all firearms and ammunition to the Mission area;

o To draft technical specifications/terms of reference for procurement activities and participate in evaluation tenders;

To maintain relevant Health & Safety principles in relation to the areas of his/her responsibility; To perform regular Armed Protection Team duties.

General Tasks and Responsibilities:

To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility; To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Successful completion of secondary education attested by a diploma OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Pistol and rifle instructor certification/accreditation from a recognised institution; Valid C or C1driving license;

Advanced driving training (defensive driving);

Ability to operate a variety of communication systems;

Ability to contribute creatively to the development of security strategies and procedures;

Skilled in firearms training and firearms use and maintenance (e.g. such as HK G36 rifles and Glock pistols).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Trained and certified in close protection techniques (theory and practice); Successful completion of an Industry Standard Security Qualification;

To hold an industry standard First Aid Qualification;

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

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable international standards/best practices and human rights regulations relevant to the use of firearms and use of force;

Technical knowledge of side arms and long barrelled weapons; Discreet, diplomatic and flexible.

How to Apply

Deadline for Applications: Monday 12 September 2022 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

Applications must be submitted via:

You have the nationality of an EU Member State: You must use Goalkeeper to apply:

a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper AND you have an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

You do not have the nationality of an EU Member State: only seconded nationals of a non-EU Contributing Third State can be proposed by their National Seconding Authority (no personal applications will be considered): please contact your seconding authority to send them your application form.

Please note: Seconded positions are only available for candidates already validated in the database of their Seconding Authority. Please contact your national Seconding Authority for more information on applying for vacant Seconded positions. We cannot provide contact details of national Seconding Authorities

For more information, relating to selection and recruitment, please contact

the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC):

Information:

Ms Elisabetta BELLOCCHI

cpcc.eucaphoa@eeas.europa.eu

Apply Here

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