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Country Security Manager – Kampala

Closing: Apr 6, 2024

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Published: Mar 25, 2024 (2 months ago)

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The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security management of all Acted premises and project sites, ensuring a permanent monitoring and assessment of the security situation in country, as well as reviewing and implementing Acted security management guidelines and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on all issues of safety and security and provide appropriate security training and mentoring.


Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;

• Extensive experience in security management and procedures;

• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;

• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;

• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;

• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;

• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;

• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.


Responsibilities
The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security management of all Acted premises and project sites, ensuring a permanent monitoring and assessment of the security situation in country, as well as reviewing and implementing Acted security management guidelines and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on all issues of safety and security and provide appropriate security training and mentoring.


Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;

• Extensive experience in security management and procedures;

• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;

• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;

• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;

• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;

• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;

• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.


1. Department management

2. Context & Risk analysis

3. Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans

4. Daily Security Management

5. Crisis management

• Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;

• Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;

6. Reporting

7. Training and briefing

• Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;

• Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;

8. Develop and maintain a security network

9. Ensure external representation


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