Security Officer (AfCFTA)

Job Description

Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Administration and Human Resources Management Division

Directorate/Department : Administration and Human Resources Management (AfCFTA)

Division : Administration and Human Resources Management

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Positions: 1

Job Grade: P2

Contract Type: Regular

Location: Accra, Ghana

Purpose of Job

Ensure the security of the AfCFTA Assets and also the security and safety of all the officials, staffs and delegates working or visiting the AfCFTA Secretariat

Main Functions

Coordinate with the host country all security aspects of the AfCFTA
Monitor the state of security at local, national and regional level and inform the management
Ensure the security of all assets and proprieties of the organisation
Manage the safety and security of the officials, staffs and delegates

Specific Responsibilities

Monitor and research on the state of the security
Monitor the state of security preparedness
Update “security information system”
Establish regular contacts taking reports and analyzing developments regarding security
Research current collateral security information from media, from the field and other sources on a daily basis
Analyze accumulated information and maintain a continuous picture of evolving local, national and regional events affecting the security of staff
Monitor predictive indicators and early warning type information;
Identify security, crime, political and military trends that would increase risk to staff
Coordinate the draft of periodic and incidental reports
Supervise the draft of a daily security developments report
Prepare first draft briefs, notes, reports, studies and recommendation on critical issues of interest to senior management decision-making
Follow up on the accumulation of data input for period trend reports
Review first draft after-action reports following all incidents
Monitor security-related preparedness and compliance of the organ
Monitor the security planning and preparedness
Determine if the appropriate equipment and resources are on hand to implement a Security Plan, particularly vehicles and emergency communication systems;
Check that the information contained in Security Plan has been properly distributed to all staff and that key individuals are aware of and capable of performing all required actions
Undertake or participate in security missions, as required, including high risk, to perform security assessments
Perform any other duties as directed by supervisor(s)

Academic Requirements And Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related studies and Police or Military Studies with 5 years’ relevant experience

Or

Master’s Degree in Security Studies or related studies with 2 years experience.

Supervisory experience not mandatory but an added advantage

Required Skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high quality work in short timeframes;
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills,
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of common computer applications and systems;
Excellent drafting, reporting, communication and presentation skills.
Strong program/project management skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of two or more of the other working language(s) would be an added value.
Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountable and Complies with Rules

Learning Orientation

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Focus