Foreign and Commonwealth Office Job Vacancy in Zambia: Post Security Manager


  • Company: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Security Jobs in Zambia
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:Reporting to the Corporate Services Manager, responsible for all aspects of security – people and assets – for the British High Commission and Department for International Development.

Roles and responsibilities:

Management of security at the British High Commission (BHC) and Department for International Development (DFID) offices including residential properties.

  • Supervising the guards in line with the local guarding contract.
  • Provision of comprehensive advice to staff, BHC/DFID management and official visitors, consultants, and contractors on security risks, policies and systems.
  • Recording of security incidents.
  • Providing security briefings and advice on all aspects of personal security to official visitors and new arrivals.
  • Provision of advice on any physical security measures requested by the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) or Post Security Officer.
  • Undertaking regular risk assessments, proactively suggesting improvements, provision of costed proposals and the implementation of agreed changes.
  • Assisting ROSM with staff radios checks ensuring equipment is fully serviceable and that UK staff have an understanding of the equipment.
  • Reporting faulty equipment and overseeing repairs.
  • Providing regular written security reports and assessments
  • Responding to security emergencies or incidents on a 24 hours basis and the provision of assistance to UK-based staff and their families.
  • Liaison with external partners (including Diplomatic Police, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other Diplomatic Missions) to ensure extensive knowledge of local security environment.
  • Security lead during a Crisis.
  • Fire safety manager for Post.

 

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Experience of systematic working to deliver a consistently high level of service. Excellent English, both verbal and written.
  • Ability and willingness to undergo a security vetting process.

 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Professionally recognized qualification in the field of security
  • Experience working for a diplomatic mission
  • Minimum 2 yrs management experience

 

Required competencies

Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

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