Security Expert (m/f/d) Election Observation Missions (EOM) of the European Commission

Security Expert (m/f/d) Election Observation Missions (EOM) of the European Commission Job-ID: P1812V003 Location: Bruxelles Field: Governance Type of employment: full- or part-time Application deadline: 08/31/2020 Job description The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the German federal agency for international cooperation based close to Frankfurt, Germany. It operates on all continents via an extensive network of local offices (see our website www.giz.de/en). GIZ International Services (GIZ I n S) is an integrated department of GIZ offering consultancy services for international and national clients such as the European Union, the World Bank, the UN institutions and national governments. In particular, GIZ International Services in Brussels is one of the Service Providers (SP) of the European Commission for the implementation of the EU Election Observation Missions implemented in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia . GIZ International Services in Brussels is drawing up a reserve list of international experts for the upcoming election observation missions (EOM) of the European Commission , and therefore is inviting candidates fluent in ENGLISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE or SPANISH (mother tongue or level C1 or C2 following the EU language passport) to apply. In addition to the mother tongue all experts are required to have an excellent proficiency in English . Candidates may be interviewed by phone or skype conference to assess language skills and profile. EOMs last from 3 to 5 months in the country of deployment, full time. The SP team arrives before the deployment of the election observers to install the mission headquarters and prepare all services for the safe deployment of the observers across the country. The team leaves the country after the departure of the observers and once the activities are closed down and all payments made. Your tasks Under the supervision of the mission Project Manager, the Security Expert establishes appropriate security arrangements for mission members and provides instructions and guidance on the safety of EU observers. He/she will: Establish and maintain working relations with relevant security professionals operating in the country such as security management teams at the EU Delegation and EU Member State embassies, UN Security Officers and other diplomatic missions. Liaise regularly with the relevant Ministries, the Police services and civilian and military agencies possibly via the mission liaison officers. Establish, where appropriate, a similar system in the areas of responsibility of the observer teams. Plan and carry out, where appropriate, security and safety checks of headquarters premises and accommodation, observer accommodation in deployment areas, car parks etc. Design a warden system. Establish adequate safety rules related to health and safety at work (fire…), as procedures regarding health emergencies. Provide EU EOM staff members with comprehensive security briefings, to cover main safety, security and health risks, areas of deployment, advice on personal and professional conduct, attitude to be adopted in accordance with cultural and social environment, advice on contact to be made with local authorities at the state level in order to ensure security for observers at all times, provide detailed training on the use of security equipment. Ensure security training for drivers (anti-kidnapping or anti-ambushes procedures, convoy procedures) Maintain daily contact with observer teams deployed in the country. Advise the EU EOM on security arrangements, including private security around premises, provision of escorts, etc. Monitor closely the security situation in the country and establish a daily security assessment report with Regional Security Officers in charge of the different governorates based on the reporting system. Coordinate efficiently with the liaison officers on the field. Establish a security reporting system based on observations in the field. Maintain a database on security information and incidents including election-related violence. Establish security and contingency plans regarding crisis evacuation or medical evacuation in cooperation with local authorities and/or MS embassies and/or international organisations present on the field. Ensure post trauma response capacity is identified and operational. Coordinate with EU/EOM Member States as applicable. Prepare and keep updated Standard Operating Procedures, emergency response and contingency plans according to the identified and potential risks for the mission Ensure that security procedures are enforced by all mission members at all times. Recommend appropriate course of action to be taken by the Chief Observer in case of infringement of these procedures. Establish an EU EOM Security Operations Centre (a 24/7 cell for tracking observers' movements and providing constant communication facilities between EU EOM Headquarters and observers) Provide the Core Team and the EC Headquarters with Security Situation Report (Sitrep), as required by EC Headquarters. Produce and archive incident reports. Ensure safety of special events (briefings, press conferences). Perform any other duty required for the good functioning of the EU EOM. Your profile We invite candidates meeting the minimum requirements below to apply: Qualifications and skills Military, police or gendarmerie academy degree and command experience. Adequate training in a related field and relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Previous experience in UN, EU EOM or other election observation mission; Ability to collect, collate and assess information from different sources prior to disseminating relevant reports and conclusions. Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation. Initiative and good judgement; High sense of responsibility and confidentiality. Capacity to liaise easily in a non-military multicultural and multilingual environment. Demonstrated management skills as well as good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and training skills. First aid experience and/or training Courteous and tactful with ability to work effectively in a multinational and multi-cultural environment General professional experience: At least 10 years of post-graduate experience in the field of military/police/securitySpecific professional experience Work experience under difficult logistical and security conditions and environment (at least one assignment); Experience in international missions deploying large numbers of civilian staff; Participation - at co-ordination level - in the planning and implementation of election observation missions or other monitoring/peace support missions with the EU, UN or other organisations or equivalent experience in addressing security risks concerning civilian staff; Experience with election observation missions or other monitoring/peace support missions with the EU or other organizations would be an asset. Having worked or operated under UNDSS system or an equivalent system would be an asset. Notes Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications - CV in English and EuropeAid format - to applications@gizeom.eu by 31st August 2020. Only candidates selected to be included in the pool of experts will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding. GIZ would like to improve the share of disabled employees, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome. Our benefits We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners. Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position. Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course. We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component. You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment. We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component., You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment. About us We create prospects for people and with people. As GIZ has an international mandate, we offer a multicultural working environment. We are committed service providers and dedicated professionals, even under difficult circumstances. We take pride in enabling our employees to develop their professional and personal skills. There are plenty of reasons to join our motivated team – ranging from the diverse challenges you will face on a daily basis in one of our 130 partner countries, to the broad scope you will have for shaping your work. Contact Yasemin Dere+49 6196 79-2361