Security Manager Jobs – Redeem

Job Title: Security Manager

Organisation: Redeem

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

Redeem’s mission is to protect widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation by:

• Awakening the world to the need to defend the orphan and the widow in the twenty-first century;
• Assembling the resources needed to protect the world’s most vulnerable widows and orphans;
• Assisting law enforcement in real cases that restore victims and restrain their abusers; and Amplifying law enforcement protection through community engagement and capacity building.

 

Job Summary: As Redeem’s Security Manager, you will be responsible for leading Redeem’s efforts to mitigate the risk to persons and property – including transportation-related risks – that are inherent in the work of protecting the widow and the orphan. While secondary to safety, security and transportation responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also support other staff members in their use of Redeem’s information technology applications.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety and Security

• Ensuring the safety and security of Redeem staff members, clients, partners and property;
• Advising Redeem’s leadership on potential safety and security risks, including but not limited to abuser retaliation, common crime, disease, political unrest, auto or other accidents and environmental hazards;
• Developing Redeem’s safety and security policies, guidance, standard operating procedures and trainings;
• Evaluating, monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of Redeem’s offices and operations;
• Overseeing Redeem’s reporting and documentation of safety and security risks, incidents and responses; Liaising with law enforcement and contracted security personnel in the provision of security services;
• Providing overflow security support for events and operations conducted by Redeem’s casework teams;
• Communicating with team members with regard to safety and security risks, incidents and responses; and
• Serving as a technical consultant, situational advisor and professional mentor to Redeem’s Field Specialists.

Transportation

• Ensuring that Redeem staff have the transportation resources necessary to safely achieve Redeem’s mission;
• Advising Redeem’s leadership on the most effective, efficient and risk mitigating transportation strategies;
• Developing Redeem’s transportation policies, guidance, standard operating procedures and trainings;
• Communicating with team members regarding travel plans, resources, safety and other transport issues; ·
• Identifying, vetting, hiring and assigning leased vehicles for use by the National Team and its visitors; and
• Supporting Field Specialists in identifying, vetting and contracting with local transportation providers.

Technology

• Providing basic IT help desk support to Redeem staff by troubleshooting problems and answering questions;
• Training Redeem staff members on the use of the organization’s technology systems and applications; and
• Advising Redeem’s leadership on the selection, implementation and integration of technology solutions.

Miscellaneous

• Communicating with donors, supporters, media and other outside parties about Redeem’s work;
• Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines and policies;
• Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities;
• Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives;
• Performing clerical duties (photocopying, filing, posting, errands, etc.) as needed, and
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Redeem strives to build a culture of Christian excellence that reflects the following four core values:

• We love each other well;
• We don’t make easy things hard;
• We measure by results; and
• We are joyful in our work.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, cybersecurity or similar fields;
• At least five years of progressive experience in similar roles in a reputable organization;
• Three or more years of experience in law enforcement and/or military service;
• Experience working in transportation management or as a professional driver; ·
• Experience working in the cybersecurity and/or information technology fields; and
• Experience working in a multinational organization in the relief or development field.
• Strong project management, security operations and crisis response skills;
• Professional security, self-defense and/or emergency responder training;
• Fluency in English and with excellent written and oral communication;
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated capacity in word processing, project management, people management, expense management, document management and communication applications;
• Fluency in multiple languages, including Luganda, Lusoga, Luo and/or Swahili;
• A valid driver’s license and certificate in defensive driving; and
• Understanding of Google and Zoho application suites and Click-Up project management.
• Mature Christian faith;
• High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness;
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making;
• Innovative and creative problem solving in the face of complex nuanced issues;
• Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges;
• Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment; and
• Love-motivated service orientation toward colleagues, partners and even adversaries.
• The Security Manager will report to Redeem’s National Director and will be based in Kampala working primarily in Kampala with frequent travels throughout Uganda.

 

How to Apply:

All Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume, with copies of their academic credentials, to the Human Resource Manager at rmusoke@iredeem.org

 

Deadline: 15^th January 2023