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Job Title:
Country Security Manager
Employer:
Jobs in Uganda 2024
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Procurement Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 15 March 2024

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Country Security Manager job at ACTED | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Are you looking for Procurement Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Country Security Manager job at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Deadline: 

15 Mar 2024

ACTED Uganda is the national arm of the global humanitarian organization ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development), dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable development initiatives. Operating in Uganda since 2007, ACTED has built a strong reputation for its agile, needs-based interventions and data-driven approaches that address issues such as food security, livelihoods, WASH, and refugee support. The organization is recognized for its transparency, accountability, and impactful programming, often working in hard-to-reach areas in collaboration with local stakeholders and international partners.

ACTED fosters a purpose-driven and inclusive work culture where staff are empowered through continuous learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to grow in humanitarian and development sectors. With diverse roles ranging from field operations to project management and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), ACTED offers both national and international job opportunities, often with flexible and field-based arrangements. Its innovative 3Zero business model—Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty—drives the organization's commitment to inclusive and sustainable change.

Though part of a large global network operating in over 40 countries, ACTED Uganda remains locally focused, reaching thousands across multiple regions. Guided by values of responsibility, impact, independence, and transparency, ACTED is deeply committed to social accountability and ethical humanitarianism. For more information, visit www.acted.org.

Country Security Manager job at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Jobs in Uganda 2024

Acted in Uganda is committed to supporting the development of climate-sensitive livelihood activities, with a primary focus on agricultural activities throughout the Karamoja region and Northern Uganda.

Acted Uganda’s actions aim to enhance resilience through climate sensing and community engagement and to support agricultural livelihoods. In 2017, Acted opened its operations in the West Nile region to meet the needs of the refugee populations in the region.

  • Department management

  • Context & Risk analysis

  • Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans

  • Daily Security Management

  • Crisis management

  • Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;

  • Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;

  • Reporting

  • Training and briefing

  • Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;

  • Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;

  • Develop and maintain a security network

  • Ensure external representation

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  • At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;

  • Extensive experience in security management and procedures;

  • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;

  • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;

  • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;

  • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;

  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;

  • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.


Conditions

  • Salary between 2800 and 4000€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300

  • Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse

  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)

  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered

  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract

  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year

  • One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training

  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)

  • Psychological assistance

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org), including the reference: CSM/UGA

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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