VIP Protection, AfCFTA - African Union Commission

The VIP Protection at African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA ) is to provide 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 the operational level and provide updates;
• Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc.;

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the 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 continuous 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 a security survey of meeting venues, 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 the 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 5years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security

Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related fields with 2years 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

• Troubleshooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness