About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client EACOP, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Security Coordinator to work in Uganda.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Reports to: Security Manager
Direct subordinates (number): n.a.
MISSIONS
The EACOP UG Corporate and Community Security Coordinator is based in Kampala with 50%+ out of office.
EACOP Project 1445 km of heated crude oil pipeline from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania arriving at a marine storage terminal and offloading facility. 16 Main Camps/Pipe Yards (MCPY), 6 above ground installations (AGI), a coating facility (CF), a marine storage terminal and a load off facility (MST-LOF).
The Job Holder participate in security of offices and field activities relating to the EACOP project throughout the construction of the Pipeline. It includes responsibility over:
• Liaison duties with affected communities to ensure that their security concerns are understood and addressed.
• Liaison with Security Forces during construction phase regarding corporate offices and fly camps throughout the country and security concerns of affected communities.
• Daily analysis, report information and actions plan.
ACTIVITIES
Common
• Follow-up of contractors’ and CLO’s daily report: Security checks/audits, planning, security events/incidents database update and initial analysis daily verbal report upon significant events, and weekly written reports
• Provide Security induction and update the database of employees inducted
• Command and control security contractors’ performances on all regional or district EACOP office sites, EACOP camps and at EACOP head office in Kampala.
• Monitor national and international laws and regulations related to security
• Participate to emergency response and crisis management.
• Promote security behavior within EACOP
• Write security procedures, instructions, and security briefings as required
Security specific
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRA) for regional or district EACOP office sites, EACOP fly camps and at EACOP head office in Uganda as required, assist in the development and maintain Security Plans and SOPs
• Conduct SRA for community security concerns and ensure these are understood and incorporated in Project and Corporate SRA and Security Plans which might affect community security.
• Investigate security incidents and anomalies
• Develop and deliver security training and security briefings as required
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
The Security Coordinator participates in all the aspects of Security for the EACOP Corporate and Regional Offices, as well as all aspects of community security issues related to communities affected by the Project along the Pipeline within Uganda.
This includes all communications and liaison with GSF all affected regions. Periodic audits of the security systems at all EACOP offices throughout Uganda and community security liaison for communities affected by construction activities, review of security aspects of; accommodation, transportation of EACOP Corporate personnel. Ensuring that these are all done in compliance with international and national laws (VPSHR, ISPS Code, etc.)
ACCOUNTABILITIES
To contribute to the successful implementation of the EACOP Security policies through:
• Effective follow-up of field activities
• Effective communication with information networks
• Effective reporting providing accurate information in a timely manner
• Effective events analysis and follow up of actions plan
• Develop and maintain trustful relationship with the Government Security Forces
• Develop and maintain trustful relationship with the local communities along the pipeline.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Higher National Diploma or relevant professional experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Computer literate with all MS Office programs.
• 10 years’ experience in a function involving corporate security supervision in O&G sectors. International working environment experience a plus.
• A good knowledge of security standards (VPSHR, ISPS Code, ISO 18788 e.g.) required.
• Clean police record and driving license.
Profile
• Highly self-directed and able to travel to remote areas in Uganda.
• Honourably discharged from military forces or from a law enforcement service would be highly desirable.
• Sense of responsibility and dependability
• Good communication and observation skills
• Ability to work within an international project team
Job application procedure
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU- EACOP-SC-SECURITY COORDINATOR”
Note:
The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Thursday 26th September, 2024
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
