Summary
Date Posted: 25th March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: UGX , Value: 1000000 , Minimum: 700000 , Maximum: 3000000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:

Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition. MTI-Uganda is seeking to recruit highly competent, dynamic, trainable and experienced candidate to fill the position of Security & Volunteer Officer.
JOB TITLE Security & Volunteer Officer
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager HR & Administration
POSITIONS MANAGED: none
LOCATION: Kampala
POSITIONS One (1) .

Essential Duties:
• Provides assistance to the Country Director in the implementation of the Country Safety and Security plan, including ensuring that all MTI personnel are covered by the instruction.
• In coordination with humanitarian response team, ensures availability of updated procedures for dealing with emergencies involving MTI staff in all project locations & offices.
• Provides advice on the selection and procurement of appropriate equipment for security (vehicles, telecommunications equipment, etc). Monitors the procurement, deployment and functionality of the same.
• Conducts MTI security risk assessments and periodic appropriate security assessments of MTI premises and equipment and provides advice on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommendations & solutions.
• Coordinates with the staff in implementing MTI security measures and procedures (access control of visitors and vehicles.
• Liaises with host government agencies, local authorities responsible for security, law and order, counterparts in UN and diplomatic missions and district leaders. Be alert for a 24 hour response to all security & safety related incidence involving MTI staff.
• Under the direction of management review the impact of security factors on MTI Programme design and delivery, as well as the potential impact that programmes might have on stability and security (both positive and negative), and makes preliminary recommendations regarding possible security needs and improvements.
• Coordinates MTI Volunteers travel, accommodation and movement within the country
• Provides timely and accurate security advice and briefing to all staff and International volunteers;
• Immediately report all security and safety related incidents involving MTI staff to management
• Assists in the preparation of MTI security reports (Incident, Weekly & monthly Reports
• Provides assistance in the conduct and follow up of investigations and incidents affecting MTI staff and offices.

Qualification
University Degree or equivalent in Political science, Military studies, security management, International Relations, law enforcement or related field

Experience/Knowledge
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Security, preferably in police or related field of work.
• Computer training required; Outlook, MS word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Prior experience with UN system or international NGO is required
• Experience in coordinating local and international volunteers.
• Knowledge of country safety codes
• Valid driver’s licence; Ability to travel upcountry frequently.

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Job application procedure
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday April 3, 2019 AT 5:00PM
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their Application Letter and CV only including work related references to; recruitmentug@medicalteams.org. Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as MS Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment not exceeding 2MB.
Indicate clearly in the subject line: Position Title & Vacancy Announcement Number.
Do not attach your Academic transcripts. They will be requested if you are shortlisted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity employer.