National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is positioning itself to be the Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. With our shared purpose of being the Social Security Provider of choice, providing exceptional customer service and better operations with a workforce that is well motivated and skilled, we are looking to recruit persons with high integrity and dedication to work with us.
JOB TITLE: SECURITY SUPERVISOR
REPORTS TO: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION
DUTY STATION: KAMPALA, WORKERS HOUSE
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MAIN PURPOSE:
The jobholder will be responsible for supervising and coordinating security operations for the protection of staff, Fund property and to ensure value-adding security management services at the Fund.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Manage and provide specialized security support for the Fund’s geographical locations. Ensure that security at the Fund’s offices, premises and properties are all effectively executed and respond to security emergencies in the Fund
- Coordinate security activities and ensure timely reporting and operation of outsourced security personnel.
- Contract management and supervision of outsourced security firms to ensure effective protection of Funds properties like Undeveloped Lands, Offices and Residences of Fund’s Top Officials.
- Supervise outsourced security firms. Co-ordinate the opening and locking of offices and take custody as well as record keys for Fund offices at the head office.
- Liaise with external security agencies and specialized private security and safety service providers on matters of security of the Fund and stakeholders.
- Liaise with Property Manager and Property Agent to ensure fire drills are done including availability and training of fire marshals, ensure regular testing of smoke detectors and fire alarm systems is done, and also ensure that all emergency equipment undergoes regular servicing.
- Carry out security risk audits and assessments in order to advise management about improvement on security measures and procedures within the Fund to mitigate the risks.
- Co-ordinate the opening and locking of offices and take custody as well as record keys for Fund offices at the head office.
- Liaise with external security agencies and specialized private security and safety service providers on matters of security of the Fund and stakeholders.
- Train and sensitize staff on security matters, vet applications of external security providers, review/draft security policies and manuals of the Fund.
- Monitor daily branch security operation.
- Update staff details and contacts in the system.
- Provide leadership in designing, implementation and review of security management processes, flows and policies.
- Promptly investigate all cases of Fraud and other security related breaches ensuring that cases are reported to police and handled appropriately.
- Draw budget estimates for the security section, monitor and report on this element of the budget. Budget should mainly cover safety equipment, detection equipment (CCTV, Access Control system.), investigations, etc.
- Participate in business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation
- Participate in ad hoc committees whenever nominated
- Attend meetings, workshops and train staff in the security section.
Education Requirements:
- Diploma in related field from a recognised University or Institution.
- Experience in the Police Force or Military background is a MUST
Related Job Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in operations, three (3) of which at supervisory level.
- Knowledge and experience in cyber-crime management is an added advantage.
- Practical knowledge of digital security systems like CCTV, Access control, intrusion detection systems etc.
Key Competences:
- Communication & Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Investigation and Information Intelligence skills.
- Knowledge and experience of identifying and assessing security risks
- Report writing skills
- Ability to plan ahead of time
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Analytical skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge in the use of standard security and communications equipment
- Creativity and Innovation skills
- Team work skills
- Driving skills
- Computer skills.
How to apply
Interested individuals should send copies of academic credentials, application letters and detailed CVs addressed to the Head of Human Resources & Administration to recruitment@nssfug.org by Friday 19th February 2021, for registration and onward transmission.
Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate