Head of Delegation Close Protection Team Leader (HoD CPTL)

Employer: GardaWorld International Protective Services
Location:   Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing date for applications: 1st Feb 2019

GardaWorld now seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced Consultants for a Head of Delegation Close Protection Team Leader (HoD CPTL)

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 8 people, proven by a minimum of  3 consecutive years' experience within the past 5 years 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;
A minimum of 5 years of military or police experience with a minimum rank of NATO
rank OR6 or police equivalent required;
Must be citizen of EU member state;
Must possess an EU accredited Close Protection qualification;
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 care (First Person On the Scene (FPOS) qualified), 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 HoD CPTL 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 tactical control and management of the HoD's Close Protection team (including any staff attached for the duration of a particular operation) of the security guard force;
The HoD's Close Protection Team is responsible for the Security and Safety of the EU HoD 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 particularly when the visitors are travelling in the HoD's vehicles;
Reports to the Close Protection Supervisor 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
Overseeing the organisation of the HoD's Close Protection team in accordance with the provisions of the contract and local legal requirements;
Ensures that all posts in the Head of Delegation Close Protection team are manned efficiently and completely in accordance with the provisions of the contract;
Ensures that the Head of Delegation's Close Protection team is fully briefed and trained for its duties and responsibilities and kept abreast of the latest developments locally. The HoD CPTL will develop and implement tactical solutions to counter the latest developments in insurgent tactics;
He/She ensures that all the Head of Delegation Close Protection team's security equipment is complete, is up to date and well maintained;
In conjunction with the CPS, the HoD CPTL designs, implements and rehearses Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans for the Head of Delegation's Close Protection team;
Will deploy as a member of the HoD's Close Protection Team on the ground.

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.


Project
EU Delegation

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.


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