Security Manager

Job title: Security Manager

Company: Aga Khan Development Network


Job description: SectorSocial DevelopmentAbout the AgencyWith community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community’s health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan.AutoReqId4241BRAgencyAga Khan Health ServicesSalarySalary and package to attract the best candidateRegionSouth AsiaThe requirementsQualification and ExperienceEssential

• 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 are 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.Join us and contribute to making a positive impact! Apply now.The positionAga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Manager to join its team based in Gilgit. This is a country wide role, 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Support

• Investigate safety and security breaches and non-compliance.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the safety and security budget.

Expected salary:

Location: Pakistan

Job date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:24:45 GMT

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