Job Title: Security Officer
Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Security Specialist
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.
Job Summary: Supervise day to day security operations and liaison with the contractor security personnel
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of call on routine security matters and concerns across UNOC operations.
- Guide the external security services providers on implementation of UNOC security procedures for UNOC Offices, residents and Operational Sites
- Carry out day to day security liaison and supervision of the external security services contract
- Support the Security Specialist in conducting security risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to UNOC’s operations
- Assist in the implementation of access control procedures to ensure that Company assets and information are protected
- Investigate and close out of all security incident Investigation Reports and prepare/submit lessons learned
- Update the evacuation plans in coordination with the Health and safety Specialist
- Record and maintain security logs on all incidents and occurrences at UNOC offices, facilities and operational areas
- Organize and deliver routine security briefings and training to UNOC external security service providers
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Training in Voluntary principles on security and human rights is an added advantage
- Certification in Security Management by an internationally recognized security institution will be an added advantage
- Possession of relevant certification in health and safety will be an added advantage
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in security (Private Security Company, Army or Police)
- Experience in security operations in the oil and gas or in a busy manufacturing or construction setting is an added advantage
- Experience in remote site operations is an added advantage
Character & Competencies
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Investigation and analytical skills
- Knowledge of contractor management
- Ability to conduct security risk assessments
- Contractor Management
- Security Monitoring and Reporting
- Conducting Security Risk Assessments
- Conducting Security Audits and investigations
- Security Incident Management
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link
Deadline: 28th February 2025
Note:
- Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
- Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
- UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.
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