Hiring Organization: European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia
How to apply
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eucap-som/eucap-somalia-1-2025-extraordinary-call-contribution-%E2%80%93-european-union-capacity-building-mission_en
Applications to be submitted as follows:
1) You have the nationality of an EU Member State, you must use Goalkeeper to apply:
a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper and you have an EU Login:
https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web
b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login:
https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do
Job Location: Kenya , Nairobi
Closing date: 1 May 2025
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Management Level
Ref. number: SOM-9076
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Security and Duty of Care Department/ Security Division/ Nairobi Security Office
Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET
Open to Contributing Third States: No
1. Reporting Line:
The Mission Security Officer reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer/Head of
Division.
2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in the development, implementation and updating of the Mission Security Plan and all supporting security and safety documents, instructions and procedures;
• To assess the security situation and to provide comprehensive reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer on all incidents affecting Mission members;
• To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in reviewing the security phases;
• To work in close cooperation with the Mission Support Department in matters related to the procurement of security related equipment and services;
• To elaborate in-depth planning and execution of security operations;
• To support in the identification, development, delivery and auditing of security training requirements;
• In line with the EU Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union:
o To perform security reviews of personal protective equipment, transport and residences and Mission Offices;
o To ensure all security and communications equipment is operational and ready to use;
o To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;
o To provide briefings and presentations to Mission members on matters related to safety and security to ensure staff are prepared for emergencies;
o To liaise and cooperate with national law enforcement agencies, international organisations, NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives on security matters;
o To provide assistance to Mission members and ensure all necessary actions are taken, particularly in emergency cases;
o To travel to all Mission areas including high-risk areas as required.
3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
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 and/or 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.
5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Planning and time-management skills;
• Analytical skills.
6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in security studies, security and defence studies, peace and conflict studies, intelligence or other related fields;
• Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 Driving license;
• Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent;
• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;
• Successful completion of CPCC Medical Security Certification Course or equivalent medical training;
• Firearms trained.
7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of potential security threats in the Mission area;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute creatively to the development of security policies and procedures;
• Highly resilient under pressure;
• Knowledge of CSDP security and duty of care policies.
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Management Level
Ref. number: SOM-9076
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Security and Duty of Care Department/ Security Division/ Nairobi Security Office
Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET
Open to Contributing Third States: No
1. Reporting Line:
The Mission Security Officer reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer/Head of
Division.
2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in the development, implementation and updating of the Mission Security Plan and all supporting security and safety documents, instructions and procedures;
• To assess the security situation and to provide comprehensive reports to the Senior Mission Security Officer on all incidents affecting Mission members;
• To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in reviewing the security phases;
• To work in close cooperation with the Mission Support Department in matters related to the procurement of security related equipment and services;
• To elaborate in-depth planning and execution of security operations;
• To support in the identification, development, delivery and auditing of security training requirements;
• In line with the EU Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union:
o To perform security reviews of personal protective equipment, transport and residences and Mission Offices;
o To ensure all security and communications equipment is operational and ready to use;
o To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;
o To provide briefings and presentations to Mission members on matters related to safety and security to ensure staff are prepared for emergencies;
o To liaise and cooperate with national law enforcement agencies, international organisations, NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives on security matters;
o To provide assistance to Mission members and ensure all necessary actions are taken, particularly in emergency cases;
o To travel to all Mission areas including high-risk areas as required.
3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:
• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
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 and/or 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.
5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Planning and time-management skills;
• Analytical skills.
6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in security studies, security and defence studies, peace and conflict studies, intelligence or other related fields;
• Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 Driving license;
• Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent;
• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations;
• Successful completion of CPCC Medical Security Certification Course or equivalent medical training;
• Firearms trained.
7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of potential security threats in the Mission area;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute creatively to the development of security policies and procedures;
• Highly resilient under pressure;
• Knowledge of CSDP security and duty of care policies.
How to apply
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eucap-som/eucap-somalia-1-2025-extraordinary-call-contribution-%E2%80%93-european-union-capacity-building-mission_en
Applications to be submitted as follows:
1) You have the nationality of an EU Member State, you must use Goalkeeper to apply:
a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper and you have an EU Login:
https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web
b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login:
https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do