Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Close Protection Supervisor (CPS)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with recent experience in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
Experience in overseeing Close Protection staff numbering at least 20 people, proven by a minimum
of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military or police experience of close protection, minimum rank of NATO rank OR7 or police equivalent required;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
Must possess an EU accredited Close Protection qualification;
Experience in weapons instructor is essential;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
English according to, at least, level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
A high level of personal physical fitness, demonstrating maturity and composure under pressure in high risk environments;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Excellent knowledge of first aid and trauma (e.g. qualified to first person on the scene FPOS and/ or International Trauma life support ITLS) and fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates
Note: The member of staff occupying this post must hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment
Job Duties
The CPS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Accountable for the operational management of the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers, who are responsible for the Security and Safety of EU Delegation staff whilst working outside the confines of the EU Delegation. These tasks apply inter alia to the support of VIP visits and close protection for EU staff members or other visitors of the Delegation;
Reports to the International Security Manager for operational matters and contract and administrative issues for his area of responsibility;
Ensures timely and accurate reporting of security incidents and maintenance of the incident logbook;
Oversees the organisation and recording of training of the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
Ensures that all posts in the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers are manned efficiently and completely in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Ensures that Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers are fully briefed in their duties and responsibilities and kept abreast of the latest developments locally. The CPS will develop and implement tactical solutions to counter the latest developments in insurgent tactics;
He/She ensures that all the Close Protection teams', Head of Delegation Close Protection team's and Local Close Protection Drivers' security equipment is complete, is up to date and well maintained;
In conjunction with the ISM, the CPS designs, implements and rehearses Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans for the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers;
Provide training support as necessary to the security staff;
Undertake basic armourer duties on the security guard force weapons, to ensure all the security guard force weapons remain serviceable and functioning;
Ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of training conducted together with standards achieved;
Will deploy as a member of the Close Protection Teams on the ground when required or when needed to update situational awareness, controls and checks
Project
EU Delegation
Location
Kabul
Est. Start Date
1st March 2019 (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Duration of Task
Open Ended
Rate
GardaWorld offers a competitive daily rate (Contractor will only be paid whilst on-duty – no payment made for Off-duty)
*subject to local tax (if applicable)
Leave Rotation
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, subject to operational requirements
Travel Pay
Contractors are not entitled to pay while travelling. The first day of pay is the day of arrival in the country of operations. The last day of pay is the day of departure from the country of operations.
Visa Requirements
The Company will apply for Letters of Invitation on behalf of the Contractor; visa costs incurred by the Contractor shall be reimbursed.
Package
GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.
Flight Package
GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.
The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.
The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
Please ensure the minimum hiring criteria is met before applying.
Only online applications will be considered, direct approaches via email or phone will not be accepted and may result in your application being disregarded.
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019
GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Close Protection Supervisor (CPS)
Hiring Criteria
Only candidates that meet and are able to demonstrate the below hiring criteria’s will be considered:
Thorough knowledge of the country's security environment with recent experience in Afghanistan and preferably in Kabul;
Experience in overseeing Close Protection staff numbering at least 20 people, proven by a minimum
of 5 years' experience in a similar international position in a country with a volatile environment, preferably with Diplomatic Missions or Representations of International Organisations, attested by reference letters from current and/or former employers;
Military or police experience of close protection, minimum rank of NATO rank OR7 or police equivalent required;
Must be a citizen of an EU member state;
Must possess an EU accredited Close Protection qualification;
Experience in weapons instructor is essential;
Proven knowledge of radio equipment and radio operational procedures;
English according to, at least, level B2 as defined in the standards available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr;
Fully IT-literate in Word and Excel;
A high level of personal physical fitness, demonstrating maturity and composure under pressure in high risk environments;
Valid EU driving licence categories C, C1. Certified as B6 trained;
Excellent knowledge of first aid and trauma (e.g. qualified to first person on the scene FPOS and/ or International Trauma life support ITLS) and fire-fighting, to be proven through relevant certificates
Note: The member of staff occupying this post must hold a valid personal security clearance or receive a valid personal security clearance within the first nine months after deployment
Job Duties
The CPS will manage the daily operations in all of its functions which will include but will not be limited to the below duties
Accountable for the operational management of the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers, who are responsible for the Security and Safety of EU Delegation staff whilst working outside the confines of the EU Delegation. These tasks apply inter alia to the support of VIP visits and close protection for EU staff members or other visitors of the Delegation;
Reports to the International Security Manager for operational matters and contract and administrative issues for his area of responsibility;
Ensures timely and accurate reporting of security incidents and maintenance of the incident logbook;
Oversees the organisation and recording of training of the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
Ensures that all posts in the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers are manned efficiently and completely in accordance with the provisions of the contract. Ensures that Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers are fully briefed in their duties and responsibilities and kept abreast of the latest developments locally. The CPS will develop and implement tactical solutions to counter the latest developments in insurgent tactics;
He/She ensures that all the Close Protection teams', Head of Delegation Close Protection team's and Local Close Protection Drivers' security equipment is complete, is up to date and well maintained;
In conjunction with the ISM, the CPS designs, implements and rehearses Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans for the Close Protection teams, Head of Delegation Close Protection team and Local Close Protection Drivers;
Provide training support as necessary to the security staff;
Undertake basic armourer duties on the security guard force weapons, to ensure all the security guard force weapons remain serviceable and functioning;
Ensure timely and accurate recording and reporting of training conducted together with standards achieved;
Will deploy as a member of the Close Protection Teams on the ground when required or when needed to update situational awareness, controls and checks
Project
EU Delegation
Location
Kabul
Est. Start Date
1st March 2019 (subject to further confirmation/successful induction/visa processing)
Duration of Task
Open Ended
Rate
GardaWorld offers a competitive daily rate (Contractor will only be paid whilst on-duty – no payment made for Off-duty)
*subject to local tax (if applicable)
Leave Rotation
8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, subject to operational requirements
Travel Pay
Contractors are not entitled to pay while travelling. The first day of pay is the day of arrival in the country of operations. The last day of pay is the day of departure from the country of operations.
Visa Requirements
The Company will apply for Letters of Invitation on behalf of the Contractor; visa costs incurred by the Contractor shall be reimbursed.
Package
GardaWorld will provide the Independent Contractor with appropriate accommodation, insurance, flights and life support while on duty.
Flight Package
GardaWorld will provide an economy class return ticket per rotation to the project location from a hub airport as close as reasonably practicable to the Contractor’s declared home address.
The Contractor will be asked to declare their preferences for a primary, secondary and tertiary hub airport from the GardaWorld hub list at the commencement of their engagement. Where possible and commercially acceptable, GardaWorld will look to book travel to and from one of the preferred hubs.
The Contractor will be responsible for any travel arrangements between the hub airport and their home address.
Further information can be found in the GardaWorld Contractor Travel SOI, copy will be provided upon acceptance.
Please ensure the minimum hiring criteria is met before applying.
Only online applications will be considered, direct approaches via email or phone will not be accepted and may result in your application being disregarded.