EOM Security Expert
GEOS Group
Paris
In order to participate in European Union Electoral Observation Missions (EUEOM), we are currently looking for a:
SECURITY EXPERT (M/F)
The Security Expert will handle all the security aspects during an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) organized by the European Union.
The Security Expert will be mainly responsible for:
- Assessing risks/threats
- Implementing the Security plan and procedures (writing of Security procedures, emergency plan, evacuation…)
- Security reporting based on a Security Risk Management (SRM) approach
- Liaising with authorities ((EU, UN, diplomatic missions, armed forces, public agencies, etc)
- Providing security briefings
- Crisis management
- The Security Expert shall be available for the entire preparation, implementation and closing down period of the EU EOM
Qualifications and skills:
- Previous experience in UN, EUEOM, OSCE, Carter Center or other election observation mission; participation – at co-ordination level – in the planning and implementation of election observation missions or other monitoring/peace support missions in addressing security risks concerning civilian staff;
- At least 10 years of post-graduate experience in the field of security (Military or Police career is a plus)
- Experience in international missions deploying large numbers of civilian staff.
- Having worked with UNDSS system or an equivalent system would be an asset.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, any other language (French, Spanish,…) is an advantage
- High sense of responsibility, discretion and confidentiality;
- Initiative and good judgement;
- Demonstrated management skills as well as good interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated ability to support and liaise with civilian staff.
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to: [email protected]