2023-09-29

Mission Security Officer/ Field Security Instructor – Mogadishu, Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia
Posted on September 29, 2023

EUCAP Somalia - European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia

Mission Security Officer/ Field Security Instructor – Mogadishu, Somalia

Position Name:	Employment Regime:	Post Category for Contracted:
Mission Security Officer/	Seconded/Contracted	Mission Support – Management Level
Field Security Instructor
Ref. Number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-9070	Mogadishu	ASAP
Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third States:
Security and Duty of Care	EU CONFIDENTIAL	No
Department/Security Division

Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Officer – Field Security Instructor (MSO-FSI) reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer/Head of Division.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To assist the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer in the development, implementation and updating of the Mission Security Plan and all supporting security and safety documents, instructions and procedures;

To assess the security situation and to provide comprehensive reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer on all incidents affecting Mission members;

To assist the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer in reviewing the security phases;

To work in close cooperation with the Mission Support Department in matters related to the procurement of security related equipment and services;

To elaborate in-depth planning and execution of security operations;

To support in the identification, development, delivery and auditing of security training requirements;

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 perform security reviews of personal protective equipment, transport and residences and Mission Offices;

o To ensure all security and communications equipment is operational and ready to use; o To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;

o To provide briefings and presentations to Mission members on matters related to safety and security to ensure staff are prepared for emergencies;

o To liaise and cooperate with national law enforcement agencies, international organisations, NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives on security matters;

o To provide assistance to Mission members and ensure all necessary actions are taken, particularly in emergency cases;

o To travel to all Mission areas including high-risk areas as required.

To organise and deliver security and safety briefings for all newly arrived Mission Members (both international and local staff);

To organise and conduct firearms training, and to ensure that Mission’s operational standards in terms of weapons safe-handling and shooting abilities are adhered to, where applicable;

To assess the consistency and sustainability of Mission’s security training activities over time, and to provide recommendations for the improvement;

Support and provide direction to EUCAP OPS Room for day to day operations and monitoring of security environment;

To liaise with the MSOs in the Field-Offices on MSO/FSI-related topics (firearms, trainings).

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 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 and/or 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 relevant experience of International Field Security and/or Security management in ensuring protection of personnel and assets.