Job Title: Security Officer
Organization: Medical Teams
International (MTI)
International (MTI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Report to: Country Director
About US:
Medical Teams International is an international Christian Organization
with the mission of demonstrating the love of Christ to people affected by
disaster, conflict and poverty. They provide humanitarian aid to people in need
regardless of a person’s religious background, affiliation or experience.
with the mission of demonstrating the love of Christ to people affected by
disaster, conflict and poverty. They provide humanitarian aid to people in need
regardless of a person’s religious background, affiliation or experience.
Job Summary: The Security
Officer will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plans and
all matters relating to safety and security operations and management.
Officer will provide assistance in the implementation of the security plans and
all matters relating to safety and security operations and management.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensures the implementation of Country
Office safety and Security Plan by developing and reviewing communication,
Evacuation and Hibernation Plans; - Ensures availability of updated procedures
for dealing with emergencies involving MTI staff in all project
locations/offices; - Ensures Safety and Security Instruction
Compliance as regards staff, office, and residential premises; - Carry out periodic appropriate security
assessments of MTI premises and equipment and provides advice on
shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and
solutions; - Offers support in the conducting of MTI
security risk assessments, evaluations and surveys and advises management
on security measures for MTI offices and projects in all locations; - Ensure appropriate liaison with other
security agencies responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in
UN, diplomatic missions and district/traditional leaders. - Provides advise on relevant security
policies and regulations to assist decision makers in determining
potential effects on MTI activities; - Under the direction of management review
the impact of security factors on MTI programme design and delivery and
makes preliminary recommendations; - Ensures that MTI staff members are
provided with situation reports and other appropriate security related
information generated by HQ; - Reports all security and safety related
incidents involving MTI staff; - Offers assistance in the conduct and
follow up of investigations and incidents affecting MTI staff and offices;
prepare weekly, monthly security reports.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Bachelor’s degree in Political /Social Science, International relations
or relevant field from a recognized university. - Additional training in Military Studies,
Security Management, and law enforcement is required. - A minimum of three years’ experience in a
similar role preferably in the military or police context or related field
of work. - Computer training is required (MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) - Prior experience with the UN system or an
international NGO is added advantage. - Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation,
and country safety codes; Physical Fitness. - Language; Fluency in both
written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should hand deliver their application
letters, updated CVs and copies of academic documents addressed to;
letters, updated CVs and copies of academic documents addressed to;
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Medical Teams International-Uganda,
Plot 8 Circular Drive,
Ntinda Ministers Village,
Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
NB: Please clearly
indicate on the subject line the position applied for.
indicate on the subject line the position applied for.
Deadline: 23rd
December, 2016 by 4:00pm
December, 2016 by 4:00pm
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