2022-08-25

Mission Security Officer – Garowe, Somalia

Garowe, Somalia
Posted on August 25, 2022

EUCAP Somalia

Mission Security Officer – Garowe, Somalia

Position Name:	Employment Regime:	Post Category for Contracted:
Mission Security Officer	Seconded/Contracted	Mission Support – Management
		Level

Ref. number:	Location:	Availability:
SOM-040	Garowe	ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:	Security Clearance Level:	Open to Contributing Third
Mission Security and Duty of Care	EU CONFIDENTIAL	States:
Department/Security Division		No

Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Officer (MSO) reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer/Head of Security Division.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

To assist the 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 Senior Mission Security Officer on all incidents affecting Mission members;

To assist the 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:

To perform security reviews of personal protective equipment, transport and residences and Mission Offices;
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 perform MSO duties, as required, in the sub-Field Office in Bossaso.

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.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Planning and time-management skills; Analytical skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Security studies, security and defence studies, peace and conflict studies, intelligence or other related fields;

Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 Driving license;

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

International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;

Firearms trained;

Authorised to carry an issued personal firearm, used for purposes of self-defence.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of potential security threats in the Mission area.

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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