Summary of position:

• The RSPO supports the Mission Security Officer (MSO) in his/her duties, mainly ensuring the mission is always in a state of readiness to respond to emergencies affecting Canadian communities abroad as well as maintaining and enhancing the mission’s operational and physical security.
• Under the direction of the MSO, the RSPO may be required to: supervise contract guards as directed by the MSO; compile Security Standard Operating Procedures; recommend and implement standard mitigation features and practices for ensuring security of persons, information, and physical property; conduct training for employees; develop and maintain a network of contacts with local community and governmental security services; and perform other related duties.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a combination of relevant education, training and experience in the field of security, i.e. Emergency or crisis management, security awareness training, Government or private security firm experience.

Essential qualifications:

• Applicants must clearly and explicitly demonstrate in both their application letter and résumé that they meet the essential qualifications on education, language and experience criteria listed to be screened into this competition. Only candidates that meet the language, experience and education qualifications will be invited for assessment.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral & written)
• Ability to speak one or more recognized official local dialects (Akan, Ga, Ewe, etc.)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the last 7 years in the field of Security, Emergency and/or Crisis Management;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in developing and implementing operating procedures, processes, best practices guidelines;
• Minimum 2 years supervising, and conducting training, for employees

Rated Requirements

The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant security, emergency and crisis management concept, standard operating procedure as carried out by a private or local government organizations;
• Knowledge of standard security mitigation features and practices for ensuring security of persons, information, and physical property; and
• Superior knowledge of the local communities, culture, norms, values and ethics and governmental security services.

Competencies:

• Effective interactive communication (oral and written);
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Discretion;
• Professional integrity;
• Initiative;
• Dependability; and
• Adaptability/flexibility.

Abilities:

• Ability to use office software products including Microsoft Office proficiently;
• Ability to utilize social media tools and resources;
• Ability to build and maintain a professional relationship with clients, colleagues and network of contacts

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• Experience with an international organization, governmental organization, or diplomatic mission in the area of security or emergency management;
• Experience supervising a locally hired guard force or other like-minded group;
• Specialized education in corporate security, emergency management, or risk analysis;
• Ability to speak/write in French;

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Click Here To Apply Online

If you have any questions at any stage of the process please send an email to:

RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Closing Date: 23 August, 2018