Security Information and Coordination Officer

Reporting Line:

The Security Information and Coordination Officer reports to the Head of Security and Safety Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To conduct advanced operational planning and coordination in respect of security tasks relating to the travel of senior officials and specialist mission support;

· To define, implement and manage travel security tracking, awareness and compliance programs for staff and others, inclusive of specific training products;

· To act as the primary focal point with the external mission support entities for all planning and coordination activities in relation to security operations and mission support;

· To act as the primary operational level interface with applicable agencies of the Host State security apparatus;

· To produce and ensure the ongoing applicability of the Country Security Plan and other threat related assessments to manage defined risks;

· To lead on the management of Security and Safety Unit digital information resources and secure communications;

· To ensure continual threat monitoring in relation to designated staff and operations, defining mitigation measures as applicable, and compiling operational security plans;

· To compile security incident reports in relation to qualifying incidents within the remit of responsibility;

· To define, implement and monitor procedural controls in relation to staff travel certification, applicable vetting processes and manage the risk management framework;

· To manage the duties of the Security Information and Coordination Assistant;

· To undertake travel at short notice in support of operational activities;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is 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 four (4) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· Prior supervisory/managerial/analytical responsibilities within Police, Military, Judicial or international security environment;**

· Experience in coordination and delivery of security support and/or coordination tasks in a field environment;

· Experience in provision of security and travel coordination services in security sensitive/ hostile/field environments;

· Experience in compilation of security risk assessments, security plans, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) research, antecedent verification, screening and situational monitoring;

· Experience in information asset management, database management and working with collaborative software, such as Microsoft SharePoint;

· Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral;

· Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and produce accurate work under pressure and in difficult circumstances;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people from different national and/or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity;

· Minimum category B driving license;**

· Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity; ability to promote an inclusive working environment and integrate a gender perspective into tasks and responsibilities.**

Desirable

· Relevant experience preferably within an international, hybrid or national criminal court;

· Prior operational experience in a field security role in the Balkan region and/or regional language ability (Serbian/Albanian);

· Additional certifications in security related disciplines such as Security Training, Analysis, OSINT, Close Protection, Investigation, Incident Control, Supervisory Skills, etc.;

· Training/Certification in field security related tasks, such as EU Mission Security Officer (MSO) or UN Security Certification Program (SCP), or similar;

· Familiarity with applicable EU policies in relation to classified information and field security;

· Familiarity with the national security apparatus of the Netherlands;

· Basic knowledge of Dutch language.