Aviation Security Services

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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Overview of position:

• CTG is looking to contract an experienced Aviation Security consultant for our operations in Mali.

Role objectives:
The primary objective of Aviation Security (AVSEC) is to assure the protection & safeguarding of passengers, crew, ground personnel, the public & facilities of an airport against acts of unlawful interference perpetrated on the ground or in flight. The service in support of the AVSEC activities, includes but is not limited to the following:

• Review the current security measures in place.
• Perform airfield threat assessment. 
• Participate in AVSEC meetings with the main related stakeholders, in order to address the necessary matters for the improvement of the AVSEC conditions within the mission.
• Provide specialised AVSEC advice to area SRM.
• Advise security concerns & recommend mitigating measures to reduce the prevalent risks.
• Conduct an inventory of available security elements & equipment.
• Submit AVSEC equipment & supply requirements.
• Participate in the development of security mitigation measures with respect to constructing / improving airfields infrastructure. 
• Liaise with the United Nations aviation related contractors / operators for AVSEC compliance & implementation.
• Liaise with MOVCON & DSS, in the mission (Aviation Security Unit) for AVSEC compliance & implementation.
• Liaise with local civil aviation & / or airport authorities (if in place) & law  enforcement for the appropriate implementation of the AVSEC program.
• Identify & attend to client requirements in an effective & timely manner.
• Ensure the safe & secure operation of the airside environment in accordance with relevant regulations & SOPs.
• Enforce & report on safety & security issues at the airfield.
• Conduct regular perimeter patrols to ensure barriers integrity.
• Carry out security inspections of runways & other operational areas including  navigational installations which may endanger aircraft & where required, remove any hazard which may be causing danger.
• Supervise movements of passengers, staff, aircraft & vehicles in airfield movement areas.
• Escort vehicles & persons in operational areas when required.
• Monitor security breaches & immediately initiate appropriate actions.
• Attend to all incidents on the airfield.
• Contribute to airport emergency response, by maintaining situational awareness regarding AVSEC tasks & emergency procedures & participating in the continuous improvement of the emergency response plan.
• Develop effective working relations with clients & staff.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the airside vehicle control. 
• Assist in the implementation of airside access control measures.
• Assist in passenger / baggage / cargo / mail screening.
• Brief supervisor immediately on any significant security concerns.
• Participate in required training & exercises.
• Perform other duties as required.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• High School Diploma or equivalent Technical or Vocational Certificate.
• Graduation from military establishment is desirable.
• Category “B” driving license is mandatory.
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience related to aviation security or similar within a military, police or international security management is required.
• Experience in security planning, security operations, security risk assessment, standard operating procedures, coordination with local authorities & law enforcement agencies, emergency communication system, is desirable.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.