2. HUMAN RESOURCE MATTERS 2.1 The filling of vacancies remains one of the core challenges to the effective operation of the base. Twenty eight positions need to be filled and these are: 3 management positions (Budget Manager, Corporate Communications Manager and a counter-intelligence post); 8 vacancies in the technical division; 3 posts in the Verification Unit, 9 posts in the transport sections, 1 warrant officer post (Mess Purchasing Clerk), 1 Sergeant post (Mess purchasing Clerk) and 3 PSAP posts in the Laundry section.