Mission Security Assistant At European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia

1. Reporting Line

The Mission Security Assistant reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer / Head of Security Division.

2. Main 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 assess the security situation and provide input to all security related documents;

· To assist in security surveys of mission member’s personal protective security requirements, transport security, residential and office security;

· To ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept up-to-date and in a state of operational readiness;

· To assist and participate in regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;

· To provide briefings 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 reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer / Chief of Unit on all incidents affecting mission members and initiates necessary follow up action with the appropriate authorities;

· 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 perform MSA duties, as required, in the sub-Field Office in Bossaso.

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

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Contribute to mission reporting in the area of competence;

· Contribute to the identification of lessons and best practice in the area of competence;

· Take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

· Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

4. Essential Qualifications and Experience

· A level of secondary education attested by a diploma, complemented by specialised training OR equivalent and attested police or/and military OR education at a civilian security organisation;

· A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, out of which 1-year experience of Field Security, after having fulfilled the education requirements;

· Validated license for armoured vehicle or civilian driving license class C;

· Firearms trained. If seconded, authorised to carry and use weapons in compliance with the applicable legal framework.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Planning, and time-management skills;

· Analytical skills.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

· Previous international experience in CSDP Missions or multi-national/international organisations.

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;

· Demonstrated 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.