Job description

Construction Security Lead
Tanzania
12-Month Renewable Contract

Key Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments for hotel and site accommodations in Tanzania and Uganda in line with project standards.
Maintain and update the in-country Persons on Board (POB) list, ensuring employee locations are tracked for evacuation purposes.
Participate in daily meetings to address security concerns and provide security inductions as required.
Work across multiple sites as directed by the Security Manager.
Ensure contractors provide adequate security personnel and implement proper access control measures.
Assist with security and emergency response incidents, including medical emergencies.
Monitor media for security-related developments in Tanzania and Uganda.
Advise senior project management on security concerns, keeping the Security Manager informed.
Identify and document project risks in the Incident Database.
Submit weekly activity reports to the Security Manager.
Communicate project requests to the Security Manager before agreeing to additional work outside the current scope.
Review contractor security plans and procedures, and develop security and emergency response plans.
Serve as a member of the Incident Management Team if required.
Lead investigations, conduct interviews, and prepare detailed reports.
Host monthly progress meetings with contractors, providing updates to the management team.
Audit contractors and their subcontractors for compliance with standards, KPIs, incident reporting, training, and employee vetting.
Provide coverage for corporate security personnel when necessary.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Security Manager.

Qualifications

A graduate qualification in Security Risk or Crisis Management is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, or CSMP are advantageous