Pakistan Job Openings

Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan

Security Manager

October 18, 2024

Posted date
18th October, 2024
Last date to apply
1st November, 2024

Country
Pakistan
Locations
Pakistan

Category
Security and Law Enforcement

Type
Contractual
Position
1


Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Manager to join its team. This role is pivotal for shaping and implementing our organization's strategic safety and security vision.
Position Summary
The Security Manager will drive safety, security, and risk management initiatives for Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P). S/he will develop and implement risk-based strategies, policies, standards, and procedures in line with wider AKDN policy. A strategic safety and security perspective will be maintained through links with local organizations and official departments in order to inform appropriate operational level decisions for AKHS, P country operations.
Key Responsibilities
Security Management and Planning
  • Develop and implement a structured safety and security management system, in line with the AKDN Security Level System (SLS), and provide directions on safety and security strategy, policy, standards and procedures.
  • Develop and implement the mandated (SLS) assessments, procedures, plans, and mechanisms appropriate to regional threat levels.
  • Oversee the planning, implementation and quality control of AKHS, P security manpower, technical assets, and physical protection measures such as CCTV cameras, access control systems, alarm systems, and firefighting equipment, are appropriate, maintained and correctly utilized.
  • Collect and analyze security information and disseminate security advisories.
  • Develop and maintain a strong contextual understanding of all AKHS, P areas of operation.
  • Review and implement the safety and security mitigation strategies, manage the remedial action plans, and lead the audit process.
Incident Management
  • Develop and maintain a critical incident management team (CIMT) and prepare contingency plans to manage critical incidents, including coordination and supporting emergency services during critical incidents.
  • Support the supervisor and CIMT and manage all safety and security aspects of incident response.
  • Develop and maintain a communications system that is robust enough to ensure reliable communications with required services and personnel in an emergency.
  • Report all safety and security incidents in a timely manner and participate in any after-action reviews.
  • Gather and analyze the safety and security information relevant to AKHS, P and utilize that information to the benefit of the agency.
Coordination and Relationships
  • Establish relationships with the relevant law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and emergency services to ensure their support as required.
  • Actively participate in monthly security coordination cell (SCC) meetings.
  • Work under functional guidance and in close coordination with the Department of International Security (DIS) and AKHS global security.
  • Maintain regular contact and coordination with the security focal points of AKDN sister agencies.
Training and Briefings
  • Deliver or coordinate safety and security training and drills for AKHS, P personnel.
  • Conduct or coordinate safety and security training for security guards, drivers, and support staff on a regular basis.
  • Develop and implement capacity building for any staff undertaking security and safety functions, full or part time.
  • Provide an in-country security briefing to international staff and visitors.
  • Provide quarterly country security reports to the supervisor and senior leadership team (SLT).
  • Ensure the safety and security induction and briefing of all new employees.
  • Ensure the statutory standards for fire and first aid preparedness are met and that provision for fire and first aid training is made where applicable.
Private Security
  • Advise on the selection of sub- contracted security service companies (guards/technical security/response) and manage such contracts to ensure the operational requirement stated by AKHS, P Senior Leadership Team is properly met.
  • Manage the activities and performance of contracted private security providers in accordance with AKHS, P policies, established KPIs, and the service agreement.
  • Conduct quarterly review meetings with the private security company.
  • Liaise with the private security company as required.
Support
  • Investigate safety and security breaches and non-compliance.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor the safety and security budget.
  • Produce reports, attend meetings, and undertake any other duties, in line with the position, as required by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
Essential
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in security studies or security risk management or an equivalent sector related qualification at degree level.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety and security management at a similar level.
  • High level of contextual understanding of the political, social, economic, and security situation in Pakistan.
  • Fluency in English and Urdu languages both written and spoken.
  • Ability to undertake regular in-country travel.
  • Proven training capability.
Desirable
  • Previous risk management experience with the United Nations or NGOS / INGOs in Pakistan.
  • Relevant security industry certifications such as CPP – PSP – APP – PMP etc.
Skills and Competencies
  • Highly organized, proactive, and motivated.
  • Strong assessment and evaluation skills and the ability to make good situational judgements.
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage challenging issues under stressful conditions.
  • Effective management of human, financial, and technical resources.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Able to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong IT and computer skills.
  • Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify AKHS, P values.
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Security Manager, accompanied with his/her Line Manager(s) is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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