Mission Security Officer

European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia

Position Name: Mission Security Officer
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Management Level
Ref. number: SOM-9078
Location: Puntland
Availability: 20/03/2026
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Security and Duty of Care Department/ Security Division/Puntland Security Office
Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET
Open to Contributing Third States: No
1. Reporting Line:
The Mission Security Officer (MSO) reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer.
2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in the development, implementation and
updating of the Mission Security Plan and all supporting security and safety documents,
instructions and procedures;
To assess the security situation and to provide comprehensive reports to the Senior
Mission Security Officer on all incidents affecting Mission members;
To assist the Senior Mission Security Officer in reviewing the security phases;
To work in close cooperation with the Mission Support Department in matters related to
the procurement of security related equipment and services;
To elaborate in-depth planning and execution of security operations;
In line with the EU Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity
under Title V of the Treaty on European Union:
o To perform security reviews of personal protective equipment, transport and
residences and Mission Offices;
o To ensure all security and communications equipment is operational and ready
to use;
o To conduct regular security drills, communication tests and evacuation
exercises;
o To provide briefings and presentations to Mission members on matters related
to safety and security to ensure staff are prepared for emergencies;
o To liaise and cooperate with national law enforcement agencies, international
organisations, NGOs, other EU bodies and diplomatic representatives on
security matters;
o To provide assistance to Mission members and ensure all necessary actions
are taken, particularly in emergency cases;
o To travel to all Mission areas including high-risk areas as required;
To perform MSO duties, as required, for Field Offices or sub-Field Offices in the mission;
To carry a personally issued firearm for self-defence purposes.
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).
4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Successful completion of University studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR
a qualification at the level in the National Qualifications Framework equivalent to level 6
in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the
framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's
Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an
award of an equivalent rank
AND
A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the
education requirements.
5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Planning and time-management skills;
Analytical skills.
6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Master s degree in security studies, security and defence studies, peace and conflict
studies, intelligence or other related fields;
Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 Driving license;
Successful completion of EU Mission Security Officer Certification Course or equivalent;
International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international
organisations;
Successful completion of CivOpsHQ Medical Security Certification Course or equivalent
medical training.
7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of potential security threats in the Mission area;
Demonstrated ability to contribute creatively to the development of security policies and
procedures;
Firearms trained.