British Embassy in Addis Ababa Post Security Manager Jobs
Main purpose of job:
Reporting to the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM), the Post Security Manager (PSM) with elements of Health/ Safety & transport, is responsible for overseeing the day to day security and safety of the British Embassy and its staff in Ethiopia.
The PSM is responsible for the day to day security of the British Embassy, its staff and off compound properties and staff.
The PSM will act as the main liaison point for the British Embassy on security matters. In the absence of the ROSM (regional travel, leave etc.), the PSM will be the sole focal point of contact for all security matters and implement commensurate security solutions. They will monitor security, analyse intelligence and information and provide advice for staff accordingly.
The PSM is also responsible for aspects of operational health and safety matters, working hand in hand with the Facilities Management team at Post.
Roles and responsibilities:
Guarding
Daily interface and management of the guard force, ensuring service delivery against key performance indicators, ensuring guard awareness and response to emergency procedures, including fire and terrorist drills, real or otherwise.
Preparation of security, emergency and event plans, guard briefing procedures, emergency plans.
Ensuring the function of guard force technical equipment.
Liaison with facilities management provider regarding guard appointments, security clearance, training.
Manage a Security Management Team.
Interaction and management meetings with subcontracted guarding company for off-site compounds.
Operation Security
In collaboration with the ROSM, provide security advice including management and investigation of operational incidents.
Be point of contact for all event security, ensuring guest lists are received in sufficient time and additional resources deployed where necessary, taking into account budgetary constraints and any necessary changes and adjustments in the program when required. Ensure the proportionate safety and security measures are in place.
Advise the Post Security Officer (PSO) and ROSM of any security breaches and occurrences, concerns and requirements, including repair of security equipment, gates, blockers and perimeter fencing etc.
Security briefings for official visitors, temporary duty staff, new joiners and arriving families and assisting with training delivery to contractors.
Assist ROSM with implementing Security Advisor recommendations, local staff clearances, independent research, providing reports on security-related subjects as required, analysis of current crime figures and trends in liaison with the PSO and ROSM.
Be part of post’s crisis management plans and take part in crisis exercises as and when required.
Develop collaborative security knowledge via networks with other mission’s security staff, the Police and diplomatic and private security firms (covered above)
Monitor information and intelligence and advise staff of emerging threats and risks. Implement risk mitigations strategies.
Carry out regular emergency drills and security training for staff.
Be available to escort non-cleared contractors or visitors.
Equipment
Issue staff entry passes, maintain access control system and database.
Supervise post security systems.
Annual evacuation drills.
Health & Safety
Develop, implement and maintain a health & safety strategy and plans to support employees in association with the Facilities Management team.
Identify and report any hazards, risks or incidents.
Ensure all staff receive adequate training and instructions in emergencies and procedures.
Support on the post response to the annual Post Compliance Assessment.
Deputy Fire Safety Manager, conducting and recording weekly fire safety audit checks, maintaining the Mission Fire Safety Manual according to FCO requirements.
To deputise for the ROSM in his/her absence by:
Providing first rate professional and up to date security advice to all staff regarding the management and investigation of operational incidents
Manage any operational incidents with calmness, empathy and expertise in a way that ensures the security and reputation of the Embassy.
Liaise with CST to conduct residential security surveys on potential new properties
Act as point of contact for any local security projects under the guidance of the ROSM.
Resources managed:
Line management of a three person management team as well as the British Embassy guard force and oversight of the sub contracted security provider for off-site compounds.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Experience in security management in corporate, military / government sectors, or other relevant experience.
Experience/knowledge of Health & Safety work practices.
Proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) to staff and other external parties, including law enforcement organisations.
Proven record of strong problem solving skills backed by sound judgement, discretion and diplomacy.
Attention to detail.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent in written and spoken
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; British Embassy in Addis Ababa Post Security Manager Jobs
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