Mission Security Officer At European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia

1. Reporting Line:

The Mission Security Officer (MSO) reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer / Chief of Unit.

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 ensure security surveys of Mission member’s personal protective security requirements, transport security, residential and office security as appropriate;

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

· To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;

· To provide briefings and presentations 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 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 liaise and coordinate with the Operations room;

· 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:

· 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 or/and military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

· A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience 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;

· Validated license for armoured vehicle or civilian driving licence class C.

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;

· Successful completion of CPCC Medical Security Certification Course or equivalent medical training;

· Firearms trained;

· Previous work experience in the region.

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.