Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a International Security Manager (ISM)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Must be a citizen of an EU member state.
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with experience during the last 5 years in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
Experience in overseeing a security service contract of at least 100 people proven by a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile security environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military or police experience, minimum rank of NATO rank OR8 and above or OF2 and above or equivalent is required;
Demonstrates composure under pressure in high risk environments;
Experience of at least 6 months in contract management,
implementation, quality control and reporting;
Experience of at least 6 months in human resources and financial and operations management;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
Fluent English at least to level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Excellent knowledge in first aid and trauma (First Person on the Scene (FPOS)) and fire- fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates;
Contractors applying for this post must hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment;
Job Duties
The ISM will be the point of contact with the Mission's Security Office for which any matters of concern or dispute between the Contractor and Client Afghan Mission staff and/or procedures will be dealt with solely by him/her and cannot be delegated to any of his/her subordinates. The ISM will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties;
Be the contact point between the Contractor and the Contracting Authority.
Ensure the professional and efficient implementation of the entire provisions of the contract in compliance with these tender specifications. This includes the use of the security equipment put at their disposal by the Contacting Authority, such as, but not limited to, CCTV system, access control system, intruder alarms, fire detection system, transmitters and panic button systems, radio communication equipment, metal detectors, vehicle search equipment, guard monitoring system, etc;
Be responsible for the response to operational incidents, under the direction of the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Supervise the Close Protection Supervisor (CPS), Security Operations Supervisor (SOS), Security Operations Room Supervisor (SORS), and the Senior Security Information Analyst (SSIA), and oversee the functions of their sub-divisions;
Ensure that all posts are properly staffed and that the performance of the services by the company personnel is efficient. Regular but random and recorded checks are to be carried out;
Respond to specific instructions given by the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Accountable for non-operational supervision of the contract (administrative matters including those of personnel and equipment), under the direction or in conjunction with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
The ISM shall be responsible for developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans and Reporting Procedures (RP). These procedures must be validated by the Contracting Authority's designated security staff and must be executed by the Contractor’s staff;
The ISM shall be responsible for all formal operational and administrative reporting. To that end he/she will organise security staff attendance at all planned meetings with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff, to review the contractually required reports (setting out amongst other issues, the status of the services provided, developments related to the implementation of the contract, the review of invoices and supporting documents and licensing/compliance related issues). The Contracting Authority's designated security staff may also require ad hoc meetings with the ISM;
In the event of the ISM departing his/her post either on leave or permanently, he/she shall provide a written handover detailing amongst other matters: the current situation with regard to operational tasks; logistical support to operations (equipment status report); and guard force personnel issues; any other important information required to ensure continued smooth running.
Project
EU Delegation
Est. Start Date
1st March 2019 (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Duration of Task
Open Ended
Rate
GardaWorld offers a competitive daily rate (Contractor will only be paid whilst on-duty – no payment made for Off-duty)
*subject to local tax (if applicable)
Leave Rotation
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, subject to operational requirements
Travel Pay
Contractors are not entitled to pay while travelling. The first day of pay is the day of arrival in the country of operations. The last day of pay is the day of departure from the country of operations.
Visa Requirements
The Company will apply for Letters of Invitation on behalf of the Contractor; visa costs incurred by the Contractor shall be reimbursed.
Package
GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.
Flight Package
GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.
The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.
The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.
Please ensure the minimum hiring criteria is met before applying.
Only online applications will be considered, direct approaches via email or phone will not be accepted and may result in your application being disregarded.
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Must be a citizen of an EU member state.
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with experience during the last 5 years in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
Experience in overseeing a security service contract of at least 100 people proven by a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile security environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military or police experience, minimum rank of NATO rank OR8 and above or OF2 and above or equivalent is required;
Demonstrates composure under pressure in high risk environments;
Experience of at least 6 months in contract management,
implementation, quality control and reporting;
Experience of at least 6 months in human resources and financial and operations management;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
Fluent English at least to level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Excellent knowledge in first aid and trauma (First Person on the Scene (FPOS)) and fire- fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates;
Contractors applying for this post must hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment;
Job Duties
The ISM will be the point of contact with the Mission's Security Office for which any matters of concern or dispute between the Contractor and Client Afghan Mission staff and/or procedures will be dealt with solely by him/her and cannot be delegated to any of his/her subordinates. The ISM will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties;
Be the contact point between the Contractor and the Contracting Authority.
Ensure the professional and efficient implementation of the entire provisions of the contract in compliance with these tender specifications. This includes the use of the security equipment put at their disposal by the Contacting Authority, such as, but not limited to, CCTV system, access control system, intruder alarms, fire detection system, transmitters and panic button systems, radio communication equipment, metal detectors, vehicle search equipment, guard monitoring system, etc;
Be responsible for the response to operational incidents, under the direction of the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Supervise the Close Protection Supervisor (CPS), Security Operations Supervisor (SOS), Security Operations Room Supervisor (SORS), and the Senior Security Information Analyst (SSIA), and oversee the functions of their sub-divisions;
Ensure that all posts are properly staffed and that the performance of the services by the company personnel is efficient. Regular but random and recorded checks are to be carried out;
Respond to specific instructions given by the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Accountable for non-operational supervision of the contract (administrative matters including those of personnel and equipment), under the direction or in conjunction with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
The ISM shall be responsible for developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans and Reporting Procedures (RP). These procedures must be validated by the Contracting Authority's designated security staff and must be executed by the Contractor’s staff;
The ISM shall be responsible for all formal operational and administrative reporting. To that end he/she will organise security staff attendance at all planned meetings with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff, to review the contractually required reports (setting out amongst other issues, the status of the services provided, developments related to the implementation of the contract, the review of invoices and supporting documents and licensing/compliance related issues). The Contracting Authority's designated security staff may also require ad hoc meetings with the ISM;
In the event of the ISM departing his/her post either on leave or permanently, he/she shall provide a written handover detailing amongst other matters: the current situation with regard to operational tasks; logistical support to operations (equipment status report); and guard force personnel issues; any other important information required to ensure continued smooth running.
Project
EU Delegation
Est. Start Date
1st March 2019 (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Duration of Task
Open Ended
Rate
GardaWorld offers a competitive daily rate (Contractor will only be paid whilst on-duty – no payment made for Off-duty)
*subject to local tax (if applicable)
Leave Rotation
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, subject to operational requirements
Travel Pay
Contractors are not entitled to pay while travelling. The first day of pay is the day of arrival in the country of operations. The last day of pay is the day of departure from the country of operations.
Visa Requirements
The Company will apply for Letters of Invitation on behalf of the Contractor; visa costs incurred by the Contractor shall be reimbursed.
Package
GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.
Flight Package
GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.
The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.
The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.
Please ensure the minimum hiring criteria is met before applying.
Only online applications will be considered, direct approaches via email or phone will not be accepted and may result in your application being disregarded.