Security Manager Employment Placement - National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Organization: National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Administrative Services

The National Social

Security Fund (NSSF) is positioning itself to be the Social Security Provider

of Choice in Uganda. Our belief at the Fund is that each employee contributes

directly to the growth and success of the business and each employee is

expected to take pride in being a member of the team. With our shared purpose

of being the Social Security Provider of Choice providing exceptional customer

service with a workforce that is well motivated and skilled.

Job Summary: The Security Manager will be tasked

with managing the security of Fund assets.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

• 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


• Contract
  
  management and supervision of 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


• Conduct
  
  security risk audits and assessments in order to advise management about
  
  improvement on security measures and procedures within the Fund.


• Work
  
  closely 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.


• Provide
  
  advice to the Fund on requirements and specifications for appropriate
  
  building security systems including access controls fire/smoke detection
  
  systems, etc.


• Work
  
  closely 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.


• The
  
  jobholder will also promptly investigate all cases of Fraud and other
  
  security related breaches ensuring that cases are reported to police.


• Draw
  
  budget estimates for the security section, monitor and report on this
  
  element of the budget. Budget should mainly cover safety equipment,
  
  investigations, etc


• Take
  
  part in business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation


• Actively
  
  participate in ad hoc committees whenever nominated

Qualifications, Skills

and Experience: 

• The
  
  ideal candidate for the National Social Security Fund Security Manager career placement should hold a University
  
  Degree from a recognized institution


• Military
  
  / Police training background is mandatory


• At
  
  least three to five years of security experience within the military;
  
  national or international police, or at a supervisory level within the
  
  security industry or within a large organization.


• Knowledge
  
  and awareness of the relevant legislative environment and industry
  
  practices related to the mission area; protective security, fire safety,
  
  crisis management, business continuity planning, commercial fraud
  
  prevention and investigation, information security with the ability to
  
  achieve professional and/or educational accreditation.


• Computer-literate
  
  but a post graduate diploma in it security would be added advantage.


• Excellent
  
  analytical skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent
  
  communication and interpersonal skills


• Good
  
  investigative skills.


• Information
  
  intelligence; ability to gather information from a variety of sources.


• Knowledge
  
  in the use and maintenance of standard security and communications
  
  equipment;


• Knowledge
  
  and experience of identifying and assessing security risks.

All candidates are

strongly encouraged to send their applications together with detailed CVs

specifying day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the

applicant and three referees via E-mail to recruitment@nssfug.org. Scanned copies

of testimonials, academic and professional credentials MUST be attached to the

applications.

NB: Only shortlisted and successful

candidates will be contacted. Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead

to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

Deadline: 8^th April 2016 by 5PM