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Position Title: Security Assistant

Position Code: MDAL 02

Department/Unit: Security and Duty of Care Department

Location: Chișinău

Post Group (Local Staff): III

The Security Assistant will report to the Senior Mission Security Officer through Mission Security Officer. As part of the Security and Duty of Care Department (SDCD), s/he will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the security tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Security Assistant will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Moldova mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff, to perform the following tasks:

• Assist in the implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the safety and security for EUPM Moldova personnel;
• Assist SDCD in assessing, collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation at the duty station;
• Ensure that all security and communications equipment is kept in a state of operational readiness;
• Control Guard Force from the contracted private security company;
• Assist in the conduct of regular fire drills, communication tests and evacuation exercises;
• Assist in maintaining public security and order inside EUPM HQ;
• Assist in keeping the record of visitors and visitors procedures inside EUPM HQ;
• Assist in ensuring residential and office safety, and security preparedness;
• Support SDCD in the tracking of mission personnel movements in Area of Operations according to prior arrangements and ensure proper communication;
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Act as a driver for the Mission;
• Provide language assistance and translate security-related documents;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria:
• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have criminal record;
• Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• Successful completion of the secondary education attested by a diploma;
• After having obtained the secondary education diploma, at least 1 (one) year of relevant and proven full-time professional experience.

Essential criteria:
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Fluency in English and Romanian, both oral and written;
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications;
• Valid driving license of category B.

Additional advantageous assets:
• Professional experience in an EU and/or international environment;
• Professional qualification in security management;
• Knowledge of radio operation;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Fluency in Russian language, oral and in writing;
• Thoroughly trained in any martial art applicable without weapons.

Personality assets:
• Have strong sense of initiative, responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and as part of a team, with respect for diversity;
• Ability to focus on priorities, evaluate procedures and processes required to have the tasks completed;
• Ability to deal helpfully and courteously with people, including outside contacts;
• Ability to perform on-call and irregular working schedule under harsh field conditions if required;
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with information.

Who we are:

The European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) is part of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) which enables the Union to take a leading role in peace-keeping operations, conflict prevention and in strengthening of international security. It is an integrated part of the EU's comprehensive approach towards crisis management, drawing on civilian experts as well as experts from the police and other areas.

EUPM Moldova was established on 24th April 2023 by the Council of the European Union in response to a request from the Moldovan Government to the EU to support the Moldovan authorities in contributing to enhancing the resilience of the security sector of the Republic of Moldova in the areas of crisis management and hybrid threats, including cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference. EUPM Moldova Headquarters are currently located in Chisinau and the Mission is progressively increasing its presence in the host country. In this perspective, EUPM Moldova is looking for Local Staff to support its operations in the Republic of Moldova. The EU strives for improved gender balance in CSDP operations in compliance with UNSCR 1325.

General Requirements & Eligibility:

All applicants should:

• Enjoy full civil rights and do not have any criminal record (a certificate will be required before any employment offer);
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or of a valid residence and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post (a medical certificate will be required before any employment offer);
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service.

***Only applications provided on the official EUPM Moldova application form will be accepted. Please download it from the Mission’s website.

The application form must be filled in English and submitted as an MS Word document (No PDF or JPEG will be accepted). 

Please rename the file with the post number and your name: e.g., "MDAL01_Family name_First name".

The deadline for the submission of the application form: Tuesday, 29 August 2023, at 12:00 hrs. (Chisinau time). Late application forms will not be considered.

E-mail address to send the Job Application Form to: recruitment@eupm-moldova.eu

EUPM Moldova retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancies, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description.