VIP Protection (AfCFTA) at African Union

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related fields with 2 years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security.
• Diploma in Security Studies or related fields with 3 years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security;
• Certificate of Security Studies such as military and police with 6 years of experience in military, police or VIP Security would be considered in lieu of a Diploma

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