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Mar 3, 2019

Security Liaison Officer

Employer: European Union CSDP Mission in Georgia
Location: Zugdidi , Georgia (Europe)
Ref: GEO SE 07a
Start: 3 April 2019

Citizenship – Citizenship of an EU Member State.


1. Reporting Line:
The Security Liaison Officer (SLO) reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer (SMSO) through
the Mission Security Officer (MSO).


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 undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).


3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To ensure that all Mission security guidelines are implemented across the Field Office (FO)
Area of Responsibility (AoR);
• To liaise with local Police from the security perspective, including management of road
traffic accidents, or any other incident relating to the security and safety of the FO staff,
premises and assets;
• To conduct periodic security risk assessments and to issue regular written security up-dates;
• To supervise and monitor the outsourced security guards and access control, and to advise as
required;
• To participate in updating the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans and
Evacuation and Relocation Plans;
• To coordinate the training on prevention of fire, as well as modular training to support the
delivery of Safety and Security Awareness Training (SSAT);
• To drive EUMM vehicles with manual and automatic transmission in rough terrain;
• To deputise during the absence of the MSO;
• To promote a positive working environment, and to treat all staff fairly in accordance with
EU values.

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, after having fulfilled the education
requirements;
• Experience in liaison with law enforcement authorities;
• Relevant experience in handling EU classified information, or similar;
• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international
organisations.

5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Planning, and time-management skills;
• Ability to acquire, analyse and integrate diverse information from a variety of sources;
• Clear and concise drafting and report writing skills;
• Sensitivity and ability to handle sensitive matters;
• Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances.

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent;
• Civilian driving licence class C.


7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the Mission area and potential security threats;
• Knowledge of Russian and/or Georgian language(s).


Applications must be submitted to: 

a) for seconded candidates by EU Member States: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/ 

b) for contracted candidates from EU Member States: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/DPA/357/details.do