Security Expert EOM at GEOS Group

The Security Expert will handle all the security aspects during the Election Observation Mission (EOM) organized by the European Union in Kenya.

The Security Expert will be mainly responsible for:

• Assessing risks/threats

• Implementing a Security plan (writing of Security procedures, emergency plan, evacuation…)

• Liaising with authorities (Police, institutional managers…)

• Providing security briefing

• Crisis management

Start date: June 1st, 2017

End date: around September 7th, 2017

Place of work: Mainly in Nairobi, Kenya. Travels required across Kenya

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in UN, EU EOM or other observation mission in Kenya is mandatory

• Military or Police university degree equivalent background and/or qualification in Security Management. Adequate training in a related field and relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree;

• Substantial practical experience in security training of civilian international and local staff

• First-aid experience;

• Ability to collect, collate and assess key information from different sources prior to disseminating relevant reports and conclusions;

• 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.