Administrative Officer, Security and Operations job at University Research Co (United States)

Vacancy title:
Administrative Officer, Security and Operations

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

University Research Co (United States)

Deadline of this Job:
05 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Overview:
• URC is seeking an experienced Admin Officer - Security and Operations for the USAID Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program. The purpose of UHA is to support the Government of Uganda’s (GOU’s) efforts to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve overall health system resilience in seven priority regions. The program will strengthen the quality and availability of MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and facility-level WASH services as well as health systems at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels.

Responsibilities:
• The Admin Officer - Security and Operations will maintain and coordinate security standards and ensure that they are followed by all company staff. He/she will be responsible for coordinating all security operations, conducting investigations, emergency preparedness, training staff and personnel.

Specific responsibilities include the following:
• Support and protect company assets through the development and implementation of security protocols.
• Make sure that staff follow security procedures and guidelines through training programs and assessments.
• Ensure proper security for both staff and property.
• Make recommendations to improve security.
• Coordinate Emergency Action Plans and Procedures.
• Support the Sr. Operations Manager to liaise with policing and government authorities.
• Ensure the safety of staff and stakeholders within the workplace.
• Perform security process evaluations and inspections.
• Assist the preparation of the organization and staff for external inspections.
• Monitor, investigate and report all security incidents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to monitor surveillance systems and respond to emergency situations.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Qualifications:
Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management or related field
• A security certification from an accredited training institution.
• At least three (3) years of previous experience working as a security officer or other security-related job.
• Working knowledge of any required computer programs and security technology.

This job is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Uganda. No allowances have been budgeted for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 05 January 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 23-12-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 24-12-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-12-2065
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