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13 May 2022

VIP Protection _AfCFTA at African Union

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Job Description


Purpose of Job

Provides daily technical support in the execution of security operations activities in a bid to ensure a safe and secure work environment

Main Functions

  • Provide timely safety and security administrative and operational support;
  • Assist in activity planning;
  • Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation;
  • Coordinate and/or engage in technical assistance and/or logistical work;
  • Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems;
  • Prepare office communication and draft reports;
  • Handle communication at operational level and provide update;
  • Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc.;

Specific Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review security plan for the VIP movements;
  • Protecting the VIP or designated official from threats of physical violence;
  • Provide immediate lifesaving treatment to the VIP in the event of an incident/attack;
  • Conducting reconnaissance for premises, such as events, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;
  • Surveying the layout of venues, noting potential hazards and exposure to risks;
  • Driving the VIP when required;
  • Accompanying the VIP on business and/or social trips;
  • Maintain continues communication with security emergency operations center and control room before, on the move and after any movement of the VIP to and from any location;
  • Report daily activities and irregularities;
  • Gather regularly threat information from Emergency planning and response /threat and risk Unit
  • Conduct personal threat assessment to the VIP;
  • Plan and conduct security survey of meeting venue’s, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;
  • Monitor the electronic surveillance equipment used on the premises
  • Work with staff to develop safety plans for the buildings that monitored
  • Report daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage or theft
  • Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and vehicles and prevent passage of prohibited materials or articles into restricted areas
  • Perform and other related duties and functions as necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Academic Requirements And Relevant Experience

Diploma in Security Studies or related fields with 5years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security

Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related fields with 2years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security.

Required Skills

  • Sound planning and organisational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

  • Flexibility
  • Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Accountability awareness and Compliance
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies

  • Trouble shooting
  • Job Knowledge Sharing
  • Task Focused
  • Continuous Improvement Awareness

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.





Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : 23rd May. 2022




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