Job Title: Security Officer
Organisation:
East African Development Bank (EADB)
East African Development Bank (EADB)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
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 Security Officer will be accountable 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; carrying out 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.
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; carrying out 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. Prepare procedure manuals for monitoring
movement and granting access to restricted areas. Oversee and guide the
processing of personnel clearances.
Develop
for management’s approval safety and security policies to protect staff,
visitors and users of EADB premises. Prepare procedure manuals for monitoring
movement and granting access to restricted areas. Oversee and guide the
processing of personnel clearances.
·
Work
closely with the appropriate technical operational managers in gathering and
assessing vulnerability and threat information to facilitate security and
safety tracking and analysis. Carry out business impact analysis as required.
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 appropriate technical operational managers in gathering and
assessing vulnerability and threat information to facilitate security and
safety tracking and analysis. Carry out business impact analysis as required.
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
in liaison 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.
Work
in liaison 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. Carry out 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. Keep abreast with and advise management on
developments in the industry and establish up to date security management
systems.
Constantly
monitor and update management on the security environment in all EADB member
states. Carry out 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. Keep 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.
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. Ensure adequate monitoring of
the security infrastructure.
Track
and ensure that classified information entrusted to the company is properly
safeguarded as outlined in the security policy. Ensure 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.
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. Undertake the lead
role 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.
Be on
call and on 24 hours and 7 days’ alert for any emergencies. Undertake the lead
role 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Help staff and tenants in matters that
require police or court action.
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. Help 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.
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.
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.
·
Carryout
any other duties assigned by Management.
Carryout
any other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher national diploma from a
recognised institution of learning
The
ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher national diploma from a
recognised institution of learning
·
A
minimum of seven years’ experience in Police CID / military VIP protection Unit
at a managerial level
A
minimum of seven years’ experience in Police CID / military VIP protection Unit
at a managerial level
·
Ability
to assess and prevent any danger
Ability
to assess and prevent any danger
·
Good
planning and organising skills
Good
planning and organising skills
·
High
level of Integrity and confidentiality
High
level of Integrity and confidentiality
·
Interpersonal
skills
Interpersonal
skills
·
Results
orientation and attention to detail
Results
orientation and attention to detail
·
Imitative
and pro-activity
Imitative
and pro-activity
·
Good
Oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Good
Oral and written communication and presentation skills.
·
Information
seeking
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 online at the link below
of the EADB member states and your career aspirations match the aforementioned
job role, please send your application online at the link below
Deadline: 14th
December, 2016
December, 2016
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