Armed Protection Operator – Somaliland

Armed Protection Operator – Somaliland

Position Name:	Employment Regime:	Post Category for Contracted:
Armed Protection Operator	Seconded/Contracted	Mission Support – Assistant Level
Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-9095	Somaliland	ASAP
Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third States:
Security and Duty of Care	EU CONFIDENTIAL	No
Department/Somaliland Security
Section/Armed Protection Unit

1. Reporting Line:

The Armed Protection Operator (APO) reports to Armed Protection Team leader.

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

o To be responsible for Armed Protection operations;

o To contribute to the armed protection security set up of Mission members;

o To carry out daily administration and operational planning for Armed Protection Team activities; o To assist in the development of Mission Armed Protection policies and procedures;

o To provide comprehensive procedural documents with respect to Armed Protection activities;

o To contribute in identifying staff personal security training requirements and deliver training as required under the supervision of Armed Protection Team Leader;

o To provide personal security advice to Mission members;

o To maintain operational effectiveness and equipment husbandry;

o To develop professional contacts with the local police, military and security managers of other international organisations;

o To liaise with civilian and military organisations to assess current and future threats;

o To carry out threat assessments to ensure appropriate security measures are in place in a timely and effective manner;

• To transport and provide armed protection to mission members in Somaliland;

• To actively participate in the defence plan of the Field Office;

• To deploy and operate in locations mission wide;

• To assist in the provision of security training to Mission members;

• To assist HEAT instructors in the provision of HEAT training;

• To participate in all applicable training, professional, physical and medical;

• To cross train in all the functions & roles of the team;

• Authorized to carry and issued a personal weapon;

• To aid in the development of Mission A/P policies and procedures ensuring they are followed and updated or amended when necessary.

3. 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).

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Successful completion of secondary education attested by 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.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Trained in basic life support (medical training);

• Ability to operate a variety of communication systems;

• Advanced driving training (defensive driving);

• Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 driving license;

• Ability to perform under pressure and in difficult circumstances in High Risk locations;

• Discreet, diplomatic and flexible.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
   

• Trained and certified in close protection techniques (theory and practice);

• Successful completion of CPCC Medical Security Certification Course or equivalent medical training (industry standard First Aid Qualification);

• Experience driving Armoured vehicles;

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

• Experience in close protection operations as a member of international organisations or Diplomatic institutions/Agencies e.g. National embassies, EU, UN, NATO.

7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   

• Ability to perform under pressure and in difficult circumstances in high risk locations.

• 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.

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 5 October 2023 at 17:00 (Brussels time)

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