Security Officer Job In a Bank- Based In Kampala, Uganda (EADB)

Job Title: Security Officer (1 position; Regional role based in Kampala- Tenure: Up to 3 years )
Reporting to: Director General
Scope
The Security Officer, will be responsible for all matters relating to the security of the Bank’s, premises, property, staff, emergencies, evacuation. Ensuring the security and safety of the Bank’s operations including customers and employees;
In particular the Security Officer will, inter alia:

• Develop a long term security and safety strategy;
• Research various security solution options and advice on an appropriate solution for the Bank operations and premises;
• Manage security contracts;
• Develop, establish and maintain application policies, procedures and standards relating to the security of personnel and premises of the banks
• Keep abreast of security developments through proactive intelligence, analyzing and interpreting information on incidents of security lapses and advising on appropriate preventive measures;
• Ensure effective implementation and enforcement of security systems and procedures that provide a safe and secure environment for business operations in the Bank ;
• Be responsible for security within the Bank premises (Headquarters, villas, apartments, country offices and any buildings rented by the Bank), control of access to Bank premises and security areas.
• Ensure Bank facilities are well prepared in case of fire ,deluge and other events of force majeure;
• Monitor security situation in all member states in consultation with the competent authorities;
• Conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations relating to security incidents, manage scenes of crime and liaise with law enforcers and security service providers;
• Ensure that all security systems are in good working order; liaise with security providers to ensure that any malfunction is promptly attended to within agreed services standards;
• Provide bank-wide guidance on ‘best practice’ security standards and solutions and maintain a secure environment protection of personal property and information;
• Coordinate bank security for Bank functions;
• Ensure periodic surveys of Bank premises are conducted to determine the physical and security controls necessary for each facility or area;
• Gather intelligence/information for proactive security decisions;
• Liaise with other international organizations for security purposes;
• Represent the Bank in court as and when required and maintain relationships with law enforcement, regulatory agencies and other issuers of security requirements;
• Carry out security/safety awareness training for staff.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Must have an impeccable track record and integrity;
• University degree preferably law, Commerce, IT or other relevant field ;
• Masters degree will be desirable;
• Professional fraud investigation certifications such as CFE, CFCE, CEECS or the equivalent;
• Experience working with an international organization and/or knowledge of laws and regulations governing the security of international organizations will be required;
• Experience in developing security systems , policies and guidelines;
• Knowledge and experience of forensic investigations in an information systems based environment including the use of investigative software tools is a definite advantage;
• Ability to undertake and supervise complex investigations that may involve more than one country;
• Good research, and analytical skills, ability to synthesise voluminous documents;
• Ability to prepare detailed and factual written reports, and communicate or present complex data or information effectively;
• You must be of high integrity, have proven leadership qualities, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of five years experience in security operations with experience from the police or armed forces at senior level;
• Knowledge of health, fire and safety regulations;
• Knowledge of evacuation procedures;

Requirements for all positions

• Have a clear understanding and commitment to the Bank’s mandate;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, work and to relocate within East Africa;
• Diligent and able to work with minimum supervision in multinational and multicultural environment;
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and deliver on assignments within short deadlines and to perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her;
• Applicants must be nationals of one of the Member States of the Bank.

If your career aspirations match these challenging and exciting roles, please email your application quoting the relevant job title by 27th August 2010 to Executive Selection Division, KPMG Uganda at the following email address: esd@kpmg.co.ug.
Please attach your CV containing an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, experience, present position, names and addresses of three referees. All applications should be sent via email.
Applicants should be nationals of the EADB member states. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. The Bank reserves the right to make an alternative offer or no offer at all.