Armed Protection Operator

SomaliaArmed Protection OperatorOrganizationEuropean Union Capacity Building Mission in SomaliaPosted 10 Nov 2025 Closing date 18 Nov 2025Position Name: Armed Protection OperatorEmployment Regime: Seconded/ContractedPost Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Assistant LevelRef. Number: SOM-9091Location: SomalilandAvailability: ASAPComponent/Department/Unit: Security and Duty of Care Department/Somaliland Security Section/Armed Protection UnitSecurity Clearance Level: Not RequiredOpen to Contributing Third States: No Reporting Line: The Armed Protection Operator (APO) reports to the Mission Security Officer/Head of Section. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: To possess a valid authorisation to carry and use weapons in compliance with theapplicable legal framework; In line with the EU's Policy of EU staff deployed outside the EU in an operational capacityUnder Title V Of The Treaty On European UnionTo 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 ProtectionTeam activities;To assist in the development of Mission Armed Protection policies and procedures;To provide comprehensive procedural documents with respect to ArmedProtection activities;To contribute in identifying staff personal security training requirements and delivertraining 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 securitymanagers of other international organisations;To liaise with civilian and military organisations to assess current and futurethreats;To carry out threat assessments to ensure appropriate security measures are inplace 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 arefollowed and updated or amended when necessary. General Tasks and Responsibilities: To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective areaof responsibility; To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area ofresponsibility; 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). Essential Qualifications and Experience: Successful completion of secondary education attested by diploma OR equivalent andattested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank;AND A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled theeducation requirements. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Trained in basic life support (medical training); Ability to operate a variety of communication systems; Advanced driving training (defensive driving); Valid license for armoured vehicles or C or C1 driving license. Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Trained and certified in close protection techniques (theory and practice); Successful completion of CivOpsHQ Medical Security Certification Course or equivalentmedical training (industry standard First Aid Qualification); Experience driving Armoured vehicles; International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and internationalorganisations; Experience in close protection operations as a member of international organisations orDiplomatic institutions/Agencies e.g. National embassies, EU, UN, and NATO. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform under pressure and in difficult circumstances in high-risk environments; Highly resilient under mental pressure and willingness to work extra hours whenrequired; Knowledge of the Mission area and potential security threats; Knowledge of CSDP security and duty of care polices.How to applyEUCAP Somalia 3-2025 - Call for Contributions – European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eucap-somalia-3-2025-call-contributions-%E2%80%93-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap_und_enJob detailsCountrySomaliaCity Somaliland SourceEuropean Union Capacity Building Mission in SomaliaTypeJobCareer categoryLogistics/ProcurementYears of experience5-9 yearsThemesPeacekeeping and PeacebuildingSafety and SecurityShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn