Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Afghanistan , Kabul
Location: Afghanistan , Kabul
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Security Operations RoomSupervisor (SOS)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with recent experience in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
SORS will be of EU nationality, and have served in an EU Member State military or police, ideally with experience of working in an operations room whilst serving. They should have held a minimum rank of NATO rank OR7 or police equivalent;
The Security Operations Room Supervisor needs to have an understanding of Close Protection procedures as well as the various functions of static guarding, and will ideally have served in a similar international position within a high risk environment for a minimum period of 3 years consecutively within the past 5 years, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
English according to, at least, level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr, and some knowledge of language of the guard force would be an advantage;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
Excellent knowledge in first aid (FPOS qualified) and fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates;
Note: The member of staff occupying 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 SORS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
The Security Operations Room is an essential component to the effective delivery of guard force security operations and thus the security of the EU Delegation and its staff, assets and information;
The SORS is responsible for the manning, and smooth functioning and effectiveness of the Security Operations Room. The Security Operations Room is the facility manned 24/7 which is the tactical control and reporting point for all operational security work conducted by the Contractor;
The Security Operations Room operational work will consist of (amongst others): oversight; implementation; control; monitoring; incident response management and records management; for all the operational functions of the Contractor;
The SORS is responsible in conjunction with the Security Operations Room Officers in the Security Operations Room for managing all guard shift rosters, and coordinating staff changeovers. Full records including the operational log and an equipment inventory (presence, maintenance and quality) are to be maintained by this facility. Records will be kept of all security incidents;
The SORS is the line manager for the Security Operations Room Officers;
In conjunction with the ISM, designs, implements and rehearses SOPs and Contingency Plans for the Security Operations Room, including the IRT. The SORS also ensures that all Security Operations Room staff are familiar with, and able to put into effect, the appropriate elements of the SOPs and Contingency Plans when necessary;
The SORS reports directly to the ISM on operational matters as well as contract and administrative issues
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)
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.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
Any deployment to any region in which GardaWorld operates carries a degree of risk, for more information please go to https://www.garda.com/crisis24/country-reports where you can obtain the latest analysis, information and threat assessment.
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.
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Security Operations RoomSupervisor (SOS)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with recent experience in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
SORS will be of EU nationality, and have served in an EU Member State military or police, ideally with experience of working in an operations room whilst serving. They should have held a minimum rank of NATO rank OR7 or police equivalent;
The Security Operations Room Supervisor needs to have an understanding of Close Protection procedures as well as the various functions of static guarding, and will ideally have served in a similar international position within a high risk environment for a minimum period of 3 years consecutively within the past 5 years, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
English according to, at least, level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr, and some knowledge of language of the guard force would be an advantage;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
Excellent knowledge in first aid (FPOS qualified) and fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates;
Note: The member of staff occupying 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 SORS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
The Security Operations Room is an essential component to the effective delivery of guard force security operations and thus the security of the EU Delegation and its staff, assets and information;
The SORS is responsible for the manning, and smooth functioning and effectiveness of the Security Operations Room. The Security Operations Room is the facility manned 24/7 which is the tactical control and reporting point for all operational security work conducted by the Contractor;
The Security Operations Room operational work will consist of (amongst others): oversight; implementation; control; monitoring; incident response management and records management; for all the operational functions of the Contractor;
The SORS is responsible in conjunction with the Security Operations Room Officers in the Security Operations Room for managing all guard shift rosters, and coordinating staff changeovers. Full records including the operational log and an equipment inventory (presence, maintenance and quality) are to be maintained by this facility. Records will be kept of all security incidents;
The SORS is the line manager for the Security Operations Room Officers;
In conjunction with the ISM, designs, implements and rehearses SOPs and Contingency Plans for the Security Operations Room, including the IRT. The SORS also ensures that all Security Operations Room staff are familiar with, and able to put into effect, the appropriate elements of the SOPs and Contingency Plans when necessary;
The SORS reports directly to the ISM on operational matters as well as contract and administrative issues
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)
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.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
Any deployment to any region in which GardaWorld operates carries a degree of risk, for more information please go to https://www.garda.com/crisis24/country-reports where you can obtain the latest analysis, information and threat assessment.
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.