Job Title: Manager,
Security
Security
Organisation: East
African Development Bank (EADB)
African Development Bank (EADB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Administration
Manager
Manager
About EADB:
The East African Development
Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate
is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans.
Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African Development
Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.
Bank (EADB) is an international development finance institution, whose mandate
is to promote the sustainable economic development of East Africans.
Shareholders of the EADB are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the African Development
Bank (AfDB), and other international financial institutions.
Job Summary: The EADB
Security Manager will mainly be responsible for the safety and security of EADB
property, staff and the general public using EADB premises and also responsible
for developing and implementing appropriate policies and systems to maintain
safety and security in area of jurisdiction. The incumbent will be responsible
for developing and rolling-out security and safety awareness programmes; performing
day-to-day safety and security related duties to prevent breaches and address
vulnerabilities in addition to leading responses to actual security attacks and
safety incidents.
Security Manager will mainly be responsible for the safety and security of EADB
property, staff and the general public using EADB premises and also responsible
for developing and implementing appropriate policies and systems to maintain
safety and security in area of jurisdiction. The incumbent will be responsible
for developing and rolling-out security and safety awareness programmes; performing
day-to-day safety and security related duties to prevent breaches and address
vulnerabilities in addition to leading responses to actual security attacks and
safety incidents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop
for management’s approval safety and security policies to protect staff,
visitors and users of EADB premises. - Review
and incorporate national security regulations into EADB’s regulations. - Prepare
procedure manuals for monitoring movement and granting access to
restricted areas. - Oversee
and guide the processing of personnel clearances. - Work
with the appropriate technical operational managers in gathering and
assessing vulnerability and threat information to facilitate security and
safety tracking and analysis. - Conduct
business impact analysis as required. - Actively
participate in the development of business practices that enable, and are
enabled by, strong security systems. - Advocate
for the incorporation of security components and processes into the Bank’s
operational procedures. - Work
closely with the risk management team to understand and establish
acceptable security risk levels, and proactively reduce potential
incidents that pose business continuity threats through effective safety
and security programs. - Constantly
monitor and update management on the security environment in all EADB
member states. - Perform
security assessments and safety management reviews in all EADB locations
and provide management with recommendations for action and/or work
directly to implement action plans. - Interface
with government agencies on security related issues. - Stay
abreast with and advise management on developments in the industry and
establish up to date security management systems. - Offer
expert advice on security related matters. - Gather
information from other international organisations and institutions, and
represent EADB in security meetings with other agencies. - Track
and ensure that classified information entrusted to the company is
properly safeguarded as outlined in the security policy. - Make
sure adequate monitoring of the security infrastructure. - Actively
participate in establishing and updating business recovery/contingency
plans and/or procedures. - Participate
in disaster management during any incidents and emergencies. - Prepare
emergence evacuation plans and organise training for staff and tenant on
fire, occupant safety, fire drill, first Aid and other related crime/
incident preventive courses. - Be
on call and on 24 hours and 7 days alert for any emergencies. - Take
lead in safety and security incident management. - Respond
quickly and co-ordinate responses to security breaches or other incidents. - In
the event of a security breach or other incident, ensure that any
necessary evidence is secured and undertake appropriate measures to
prevent further damage. - Assist
with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as
necessary. - Facilitate
crime prevention by monitoring all access controls daily and ensuring
their full coverage. - Investigate
and report to management security incidents or threats / breach expected
to occur for appropriate action. - Communicate
regularly relevant technical, operational and strategic information to
staff across the institution on matters relating to security, safety and
disaster management. - Prepare
and conduct appropriate security education and awareness programs to
sensitize staff and management on security and safety risks and their
obligations in curbing them. Such should training on disasters; fire and
bomb procedures and use of technical equipment such as fire extinguishers. - Deploy
efficient, effective and adequate Security guards and police / private
guards at EADB premise to ensure all key places and access controls are
covered. - Monitor
their attendance and vigilance daily to ensure discipline is observed. - Enforce
appropriate service-level agreements. - Take
action against indiscipline and misconduct. - Develop
and implement duty and leave rosters. - Chair
team meetings, and carryout welfare and performance appraisal /
assessment. - Prepare
and process monthly payments for the outsourced services and participate
in the security team training. - Ensure
that all safety and security equipment is operated and maintained within
approved guidelines including the implementation and maintenance of
appropriate controls. - Attend
to the grievances or complaints in line with security & safety from
staff, tenants or visitors and take appropriate actions that will maintain
a good image of security unit and entire Bank. - Support
staff and tenants in matters that require police or court action. - Manage
and control the parking area to ensure staff, tenants and Bank visitors’
parking is safely and effectively utilized. - Work
with the Internal Auditors and outside consultants, as appropriate, to
carry out independent security audits.
Liaise with the Estates personnel and other teams to ensure
successful day-to-day running of established safety and security systems. - Perform
any other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher national diploma from
a recognised institution of learning - A
minimum of five years’ experience in Police CID / military VIP protection
Unit at a managerial level - Possess
the ability to assess and prevent any danger - Excellent
planning and organising skills - High
level of Integrity and confidentiality - Excellent
interpersonal skills - Results
orientation and attention to detail - Imitative
and pro-activity - Good
Oral and written communication and presentation skills. - Information
seeking
How to Apply:
If you are a national of one of
the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job
role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the
subject of the email or cover letter.
The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that
you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email
address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned job
role, please send your application via email, quoting the position on the
subject of the email or cover letter.
The cover letter should specify your suitability for the position that
you are applying for and the detailed CV should highlight relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email
address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees.
The applications should be
addressed to:.
addressed to:.
Adept Systems,
Management Consultants,
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO
00100
00100
Deadline: Wednesday 21 May 2014
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