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Job Title:      Security Assistant  

Organization: National Housing and Construction
Company Limited (NHCC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Officer

About US:

National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was
founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management
company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to
increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry
and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.

Job Summary:  The Security Assistant will be responsible for
providing security support services throughout the Company, with a view to
ensuring the security of all Company property, workforce and other
stakeholders, as well as a safe and risk-free working environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Assist in implementation of Security policies,
systems and procedures as well as enforcing security rules and regulations in
the Company.

·       
Offer support in the selection of appropriate
private Security Service Provider firms for hire by the Company.

·       
Supervise all security personnel hired from
private firms and ensure that they perform their duties professionally and in
accordance with their contracts, as well as participate in the evaluation of
their performance.

·       
Participate in carrying out periodic Security
Risk Assessment and advise on required remedial action.

·       
Liaise with Construction Managers on matters
relating to security deployment at the Company sites and recommend necessary
action.

·       
Liaise and maintain contacts with the relevant
local Police Stations and other local law enforcement authorities to
expeditiously provide security, investigation and law enforcement services and
support to the Company, as and when necessary.

·       
Support the department in handling all other
matters relating to security in the Company.

·       
Prepare monthly and adhoc security reports
regarding the security situation and activities in the Company and submit them
to the Administration Officer.

·       
Perform any other duties as may, be assigned
from time to time, by relevant authority.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant for the National Housing and
Construction Company Limited (NHCC) Security Assistant employment Opportunity must
hold a Uganda Certificate of Education and a Certificate in appropriate
specialized Security training by the Police Force, or any other recognized and
certified Security Organization

·       
Possession of a Diploma in Administrative Law,
or a closely related and relevant field from a recognized institution shall be
an added advantage.

·       
Possession of a valid Riders License and a valid
Driving License shall be an added advantage.

·       
Proficiency in application of MS Office Package
(Word & Excel,) and related packages is essential.

·       
Relevant working experience of two (2) years, as
a Security Assistant or in a similar position, in a large and reputable public
or private sector organization.

·       
High level of ethics, integrity &
Credibility

·       
Analytical, problem solving, negotiation skills.

·       
Good presentation, communication and reporting
skills.

·       
Ability to work under tight deadlines

·       
Ability to work for long hours with high level
of flexibility

·       
Age: Below 45 years 

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their
applications indicating the position being applied for and accompanied by
detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, evidence of
relevant working experience & contacts of three professional referees
should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,

P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.

Or

Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug (All applications
via email must be sent as one document not more than 10 MBs)

Deadline: 15^th September 2020 by 4:00 pm

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