Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Security Operations Supervisor (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;
Experience in overseeing a guard force of at least 50 people proven by a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military/police experience, minimum rank of minimum rank of NATO rank OR8 and above or equivalent is required;
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;
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;
Qualified in basic fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates. Qualified and able to deliver training in basic firefighting drills;
Professional career record in conducting Training Needs Assessments, developing bespoke training programmes and delivering training programmes. They should possess an EU MS Training accreditation;
Qualified as an Armourer in all weapons types used by the Contractor;
Experience in weapons instructor is essential;
Ideally experienced in working both with static guard forces and close protection resources;
Excellent knowledge of first aid and trauma (e.g. qualified to first person on the scene FPOS and/ or International Trauma life support ITLS) 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 SOS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Responsible for the operational management of the static security guarding components of the security guard force;
Ensures that all static guard posts are manned efficiently and completely in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Ensures that static guard components of the security guard force are fully briefed in their duties and responsibilities and kept abreast of the latest developments locally;
Takes overall responsibility and management of the access points (vehicle and pedestrian) to the Delegation compound, ensuring standard operating procedures are in place and followed correctly to thereby provide the optimum security posture available within resources;
Implements and manages the reporting system within the static guard force component;
Ensures the training and coaching of the guard force, in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
Conducts an inspection of all posts on a regular basis;
Reports to the International Security Manager for operational matters and contract and administrative issues for his area of responsibility;
Responsible for the administration of the static security guarding components of the security guard force;
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of security incidents and maintenance of the incident logbook;
Overseeing the organisation and recording of training of the static security guard components in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
He/She ensures that all the static guard equipment and its inventory is complete, is up to date and well maintained;
In conjunction with the ISM, designs, implements and rehearses Standard Operating
Procedures and Contingency Plans for the static guard force;
Supports the ISM in the delivery of non-operational supervision of the contract (administrative matters, including those of personnel, equipment, and reporting), under the direction or in conjunction with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the training standards of the Contractor's security staff deployed in the Delegation, in accordance with the legal requirements of the EU Delegation and the host nation;
Qualified to instruct, assess and qualify staff in all security guard force weapons (including dry and live firing drills), fire safety drills and radio training for the guard force;
Under the oversight of the Contracting Authority's designated security staff, support thee EU Delegation with fire safety drills and procedures;
Ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of training conducted together with standards achieved;
In conjunction with the Close Protection Supervisor (CPS) and under the overall supervision of the International Security Manager (ISM), provide training for the Close Protection personnel and Local Close Protection Drivers in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
In conjunction with the CPS and under the overall supervision of the International Security Manager (ISM), provide training for staff of the static guard force in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
In conjunction with the ISM, and the company's security management team, collate all SOPs and Contingency Plans and ensures that their contents are understood and rehearsed by the various elements of the guard force. Maintain a record of the training and rehearsals conducted;
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.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
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.
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Security Operations Supervisor (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;
Experience in overseeing a guard force of at least 50 people proven by a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military/police experience, minimum rank of minimum rank of NATO rank OR8 and above or equivalent is required;
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;
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;
Qualified in basic fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates. Qualified and able to deliver training in basic firefighting drills;
Professional career record in conducting Training Needs Assessments, developing bespoke training programmes and delivering training programmes. They should possess an EU MS Training accreditation;
Qualified as an Armourer in all weapons types used by the Contractor;
Experience in weapons instructor is essential;
Ideally experienced in working both with static guard forces and close protection resources;
Excellent knowledge of first aid and trauma (e.g. qualified to first person on the scene FPOS and/ or International Trauma life support ITLS) 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 SOS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Responsible for the operational management of the static security guarding components of the security guard force;
Ensures that all static guard posts are manned efficiently and completely in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Ensures that static guard components of the security guard force are fully briefed in their duties and responsibilities and kept abreast of the latest developments locally;
Takes overall responsibility and management of the access points (vehicle and pedestrian) to the Delegation compound, ensuring standard operating procedures are in place and followed correctly to thereby provide the optimum security posture available within resources;
Implements and manages the reporting system within the static guard force component;
Ensures the training and coaching of the guard force, in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
Conducts an inspection of all posts on a regular basis;
Reports to the International Security Manager for operational matters and contract and administrative issues for his area of responsibility;
Responsible for the administration of the static security guarding components of the security guard force;
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of security incidents and maintenance of the incident logbook;
Overseeing the organisation and recording of training of the static security guard components in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
He/She ensures that all the static guard equipment and its inventory is complete, is up to date and well maintained;
In conjunction with the ISM, designs, implements and rehearses Standard Operating
Procedures and Contingency Plans for the static guard force;
Supports the ISM in the delivery of non-operational supervision of the contract (administrative matters, including those of personnel, equipment, and reporting), under the direction or in conjunction with the Contracting Authority's designated security staff;
Responsible for overseeing and maintaining the training standards of the Contractor's security staff deployed in the Delegation, in accordance with the legal requirements of the EU Delegation and the host nation;
Qualified to instruct, assess and qualify staff in all security guard force weapons (including dry and live firing drills), fire safety drills and radio training for the guard force;
Under the oversight of the Contracting Authority's designated security staff, support thee EU Delegation with fire safety drills and procedures;
Ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of training conducted together with standards achieved;
In conjunction with the Close Protection Supervisor (CPS) and under the overall supervision of the International Security Manager (ISM), provide training for the Close Protection personnel and Local Close Protection Drivers in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
In conjunction with the CPS and under the overall supervision of the International Security Manager (ISM), provide training for staff of the static guard force in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
In conjunction with the ISM, and the company's security management team, collate all SOPs and Contingency Plans and ensures that their contents are understood and rehearsed by the various elements of the guard force. Maintain a record of the training and rehearsals conducted;
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.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
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.