Employer: British High Commission
Location: Cameroon , Yaounde
Post Security Manager B3 (06/20 YAO)
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission (BHC) in Cameroon has been growing in size and ambition over the past five years. The security situation in Cameroon has deteriorated over the same period.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage security for the British government’s representatives in Cameroon. We are increasingly active in Cameroon. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and as a leading member of the Commonwealth, and committed to the idea of a Global Britain, the UK is an important and high profile international player in Cameroon.
This Post Security Manager role will be the go-to person for all security matters concerning Cameroon for all BHC staff: you will manage all things related to security, will advise us on our activities and facilitate our diplomatic work around the country.
You will work closely with:
The Deputy High Commissioner (who has overall responsibility for security, as Post Security Officer)
The Head of Corporate Services
The Regional Overseas Security Manager (not based in Cameroon)
The incumbent, renamed, Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager (who you will also manage)
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Proactively obtain up-to-date information on the security situation in all areas of Cameroon, and communicate this to the rest of the BHC
Provide regular summaries and analysis of the security situation nationwide and in specific locations of interest to the BHC
Manage our Security Contract with a private sector provider approximately 30 guards
Liaise with the Diplomatic Police, Gendarmerie and any other relevant parts of the Government of Cameroon to ensure two-way flow of information, and to enhance their support to the BHC.
Travel around Cameroon to improve our understanding of local contexts – to include reviewing the security arrangements at hotels, restaurants and other locations of interest, and ensuring we have links with other security actors and also health providers.
Provide active support in the planning of travel for BHC staff around Cameroon
Be the focal point for all enquiries from BHC Staff, and from UK Government staff outside Cameroon, concerning security.
Regularly assess the security of residential and office accommodation to ensure that it meets defined standards
Act as secretary to the Post Security Committee
Brief all incoming staff (permanent or temporary, as well as family members of UK nationals) on the security situation and on BHC mitigations that they must follow
Play a lead role in managing the visits of VIPs to Cameroon
Manage the A2 Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Management: one A2 member of staff: Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager
You will play a lead role in the tendering, and management, of the security guarding contract
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
A good and broad understanding of the security challenges in Cameroon
Be well-versed in mitigations that can be employed to take into account against security risks
A wide network of security experts across the country
Possess strong analytical and written skills
At least three years’ experience managing physical security
At least one year’s experience managing personnel security
Ability to handle sensitive information (financial and personal data)
Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external contacts
Strong IT skills (MS Office) and advanced level of Excel knowledge is required
Fluency, written, reading and spoken in English and French
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience working in an international-facing organisation
Experience of managing security for a diplomatic mission or international organisation
Management of contract guard force
Management of other staff
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.
Application deadline
13 January 2021
Grade
B3 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Start Date
1 March 2021
End Date
1 March 2023
Working patterns:
Full time
The incumbent can work from home up to two days a week
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Location: Cameroon , Yaounde
Post Security Manager B3 (06/20 YAO)
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission (BHC) in Cameroon has been growing in size and ambition over the past five years. The security situation in Cameroon has deteriorated over the same period.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage security for the British government’s representatives in Cameroon. We are increasingly active in Cameroon. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, and as a leading member of the Commonwealth, and committed to the idea of a Global Britain, the UK is an important and high profile international player in Cameroon.
This Post Security Manager role will be the go-to person for all security matters concerning Cameroon for all BHC staff: you will manage all things related to security, will advise us on our activities and facilitate our diplomatic work around the country.
You will work closely with:
The Deputy High Commissioner (who has overall responsibility for security, as Post Security Officer)
The Head of Corporate Services
The Regional Overseas Security Manager (not based in Cameroon)
The incumbent, renamed, Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager (who you will also manage)
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Proactively obtain up-to-date information on the security situation in all areas of Cameroon, and communicate this to the rest of the BHC
Provide regular summaries and analysis of the security situation nationwide and in specific locations of interest to the BHC
Manage our Security Contract with a private sector provider approximately 30 guards
Liaise with the Diplomatic Police, Gendarmerie and any other relevant parts of the Government of Cameroon to ensure two-way flow of information, and to enhance their support to the BHC.
Travel around Cameroon to improve our understanding of local contexts – to include reviewing the security arrangements at hotels, restaurants and other locations of interest, and ensuring we have links with other security actors and also health providers.
Provide active support in the planning of travel for BHC staff around Cameroon
Be the focal point for all enquiries from BHC Staff, and from UK Government staff outside Cameroon, concerning security.
Regularly assess the security of residential and office accommodation to ensure that it meets defined standards
Act as secretary to the Post Security Committee
Brief all incoming staff (permanent or temporary, as well as family members of UK nationals) on the security situation and on BHC mitigations that they must follow
Play a lead role in managing the visits of VIPs to Cameroon
Manage the A2 Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Management: one A2 member of staff: Post Security Support Officer and Transport Manager
You will play a lead role in the tendering, and management, of the security guarding contract
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
A good and broad understanding of the security challenges in Cameroon
Be well-versed in mitigations that can be employed to take into account against security risks
A wide network of security experts across the country
Possess strong analytical and written skills
At least three years’ experience managing physical security
At least one year’s experience managing personnel security
Ability to handle sensitive information (financial and personal data)
Ability to plan and prioritise effectively
Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external contacts
Strong IT skills (MS Office) and advanced level of Excel knowledge is required
Fluency, written, reading and spoken in English and French
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience working in an international-facing organisation
Experience of managing security for a diplomatic mission or international organisation
Management of contract guard force
Management of other staff
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.
Application deadline
13 January 2021
Grade
B3 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week
38
Starting monthly salary
XOF 785,238 basic, plus XOF 136,068 housing allowance and XOF 51,612 transport allowance per month (13th month payable)
38
Starting monthly salary
XOF 785,238 basic, plus XOF 136,068 housing allowance and XOF 51,612 transport allowance per month (13th month payable)
Start Date
1 March 2021
End Date
1 March 2023
Working patterns:
Full time
The incumbent can work from home up to two days a week
Apply Online