VIP Protection - AfCFTA at the African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).  We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: VIP Protection - AfCFTA

Requisition ID: 1121
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Security and Facility Management Officer
Directorate/Department: Administration and Human Resources Management
Division: Administration and Human Resources Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA5
Number of Positions: 03
Contract Type: Regular 

Purpose of Job

• Provides daily technical support in the execution of security operations activities in a bid to ensure a safe and secure work environment

Main Functions

• Provide timely safety and security administrative and operational support;
• Assist in activity planning;
• Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation;
• Coordinate and/or engage in technical assistance and/or logistical work;
• Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems;
• Prepare office communication and draft reports;
• Handle communication at operational level and provide update;
• Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc.;

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare and review security plan for the VIP movements;
• Protecting the VIP or designated official from threats of physical violence;
• Provide immediate lifesaving treatment to the VIP in the event of an incident/attack;
• Conducting reconnaissance for premises, such as events, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;
• Surveying the layout of venues, noting potential hazards and exposure to risks;
• Driving the VIP when required;
• Accompanying the VIP on business and/or social trips;
• Maintain continues communication with security emergency operations center and control room before, on the move and after any movement of the VIP to and from any location;
• Report daily activities and irregularities;
• Gather regularly threat information from Emergency planning and response /threat and risk Unit
• Conduct personal threat assessment to the VIP;
• Plan and conduct security survey of meeting venue’s, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;
• Monitor the electronic surveillance equipment used on the premises
• Work with staff to develop safety plans for the buildings that monitored
• Report daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage or theft
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and vehicles and prevent passage of prohibited materials or articles into restricted areas
• Perform and other related duties and functions as necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Diploma in Security Studies or related fields with 5 years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related fields with 2 years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security.

Required Skills:

• Sound planning and organisational skills 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2022.