Jul 28, 2022

Site Security Specialist , Rwand

Hiring Organization: BioNTech Careers
Job Location: Rwanda

Who we are:
We are a global immunotherapy company. Our 3,000+ colleagues globally are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We leveraged our mRNA technology to develop a COVID-19 vaccine which became the first mRNA drug approved for human use.

What we do with the BioNTainers:
We want to improve healthcare by making our innovations accessible worldwide. Therefore, we developed the first modular mRNA-manufacturing facilities based on a container solution called “BioNTainers”. The aim is to build a regional manufacturing network in Africa, with Africa, for Africa.

Why we need you:
The BioNTainers will be equipped to produce a range of mRNA-based vaccines targeted towards the needs of African Union member states. You will become part of the regional staffing team, driving the establishment of the regional African end-to-end mRNA manufacturing network.


Site Security Specialist
As a Security Specialist/Lead, you will be part of our security team, protecting both employees and company assets and thus literally safeguarding the sustainable success of the company. To this end, you will work on exciting and challenging topics: from crime prevention to alarm tracking, everything is included. A motivated team, intensive training and modern security technology will support you.

Your main responsibilities are:

Close collaboration with Regional Security Manager and Site development pioneer to
implement global security standards
Evaluation of local situation and definition of required infrastructure (e.g., fence, systems, etc.)
Onboarding of external security service provider companies supporting site security in the region
Support the ramp up of the site from a security perspective
Technical operational management and responsibility for day to day tasks and security
projects
Implementation, enforcement and monitoring of compliance with security standards and processes
Operation of security technology (EACS, CCTV, IDS) in Rwanda
Securing the site by conducting operational audits and alarm interventions
Gathering/Monitoring of security-related KPIs
Initiation and coordination of appropriate measures for preventive and reactive hazard
prevention
Performance of special tasks (e.g., in the area of visitor management systems, event
security, personal protection, etc.)
General support of the Regional Security Manager in security-related tasks

What you have to offer.

Education:
Academic degree in security management, criminology or similar preferred – alternatively an equivalent combination of formal education an practical experienceProfessional experience:3-5 years of sector-specific experience
Regulatory and legal requirements experienceLanguages:Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essentialCompetencies:40 Hours work week
Willingness to occasionally work outside of business hours

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