Armed Protection Operator

European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia

1. Reporting Line:

The Armed Protection Operator (APO) reports to the Mission Security Officer/Head of Section.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To possess a valid authorisation to carry and use weapons in compliance with the applicable legal framework;
• In line with the EU's Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union:
• To be responsible for Armed Protection operations;
• To contribute to the armed protection security set up of Mission members;
• To carry out daily administration and operational planning for Armed Protection Team activities;
• To assist in the development of Mission Armed Protection policies and procedures;
• To provide comprehensive procedural documents with respect to Armed Protection activities;
• To contribute in identifying staff personal security training requirements and deliver training as required under the supervision of Armed Protection Team Leader;
• To provide personal security advice to Mission members;
• To maintain operational effectiveness and equipment husbandry;
• To develop professional contacts with the local police, military and security managers of other international organisations;
• To liaise with civilian and military organisations to assess current and future threats;
• To carry out threat assessments to ensure appropriate security measures are in place in a timely and effective manner;
• To transport and provide armed protection to mission members in Somaliland;
• To actively participate in the defence plan of the Field Office;
• To deploy and operate in locations mission wide;
• To assist in the provision of security training to Mission members;
• To assist HEAT instructors in the provision of HEAT training;
• To participate in all applicable training, professional, physical and medical;
• To cross train in all the functions & roles of the team;
• Authorized to carry and issued a personal weapon;
• To aid in the development of Mission A/P policies and procedures ensuring they are followed and updated or amended when necessary.

3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
• To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
• To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
• To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).