Jobs: Security Officer – National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Jobs: Security Officer - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Job Title: Security Officer
Organization: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Human Resource Manager
Job Ref: NEMA/ADV/EXT/15/2019

About Us:
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established under the National Environment Act Cap. 153 to promote and ensure sound environmental management practices for sustainable development in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Security Officer will provide overall supervision of security of the Authority staff and property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor and supervise the security function;
  • Advise management on security issues;
  • In-charge of security alertness and consciousness and liaise with security institutions;
  • Handle security threats and report to the supervisor for immediate action;
  • Monitor the surveillance equipment and make routine reports; and
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the NEMA Security Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional training in security service forces;
  • Discharge certificate for those who have served in armed forces.
  • At least three years of work experience in a related position.
  • Ability to quickly detect security threats
  • Physical fitness;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

How to Apply:

All ideal candidates should send their applications by hand, electronic mail or through post office enclosing copies of certificates/testimonials and detailed curriculum vitae indicating 3 referees addressed to:-

The Executive Director
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
NEMA House, Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road,
P.O. Box 22255 Kampala

E-mail to: recruitment@nema.go.ug

Deadline: 5th August 2019 by 5:00pm