Deputy Security Manager

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client EACOP , we are looking for a competent , skilled, and experienced Deputy Security Manager to work at site in Uganda

Position in the Organisation

N+1: Security Manager

N+2: Managing Director

Staff managed (number): 4 in UG

Missions / Job Dimensions

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a major regional infrastructure project (Capex: 4.2 G$, OPEX: >2.5 G$ over 25 years) between Uganda and Tanzania. EACOP involves the construction and operation of a buried, cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale in Hoima District, Uganda, to Chongoleani, Tanga Region, in Tanzania. The length of the pipeline is 1,443 kilometres (km) of which 296 km will be in Uganda and 1,147 km in Tanzania.

The Deputy Security Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising all security activities associated with EACOP operational assets.

Working under the direction of the Security Manager, the job holder ensures the implementation of EACOP’s Security Management Framework, compliance with applicable national legislation, Company standards, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), while maintaining close collaboration with Government Security Forces (GSF), private security providers, local authorities and internal stakeholders.

Activities

The Deputy Security Manager is responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising all security activities associated with EACOP operational assets while maintaining close integration with Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental (QSHE) management systems. The position requires a strategic leader capable of contributing to broader operational risk management, assurance, compliance and continual improvement initiatives across the business, providing a potential development pathway toward a QSHE leadership role.

Security Operations

• Monitor the security situation affecting EACOP operations and recommend mitigation measures.
• Maintain situational awareness through engagement with Government Security Forces, local authorities, communities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective protection of critical infrastructure, personnel, information, assets and operations.
• Coordinate security support for operational activities, maintenance campaigns, special projects and shutdown activities.

Incident Management

• Ensure all security incidents, threats, anomalies and near misses are reported, investigated and analyzed.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure lessons learned from incidents are incorporated into security processes.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Participate in the identification, assessment and management of security risks affecting EACOP operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of security plans and contingency plans.
• Conduct periodic reviews of contractor performance, compliance and effectiveness.

Training & Awareness

• Support development and implementation of annual security training plans.
• Ensure delivery of VPSHR awareness programmes and security inductions.
• Participate in emergency response exercises, security drills and crisis management rehearsals.
• Promote a strong security culture throughout EACOP operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain effective liaison with Government Security Forces and relevant authorities.
• Interface closely with Operations, HSE, Logistics, Land & Social, Commercial, Legal and other departments.

Context and Environment

The Deputy Security Manager operates in a geographically dispersed operational environment covering strategic pipeline infrastructure, pump stations, operational facilities and maritime export infrastructure.

The position requires close coordination with Government Security Forces, private security providers, local authorities and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

The role demands strong leadership, operational security expertise, stakeholder engagement capability, crisis management competence, cultural awareness and strict adherence to Company HSE and compliance requirements.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is required to comply with all EACOP HSE requirements and standards.

Accountabilities

• To contribute to the safe and secure operation of EACOP assets through:
• Effective oversight of security service providers and internal security personnel.
• Effective implementation of the EACOP Security Management Framework.
• Effective liaison and cooperation with Government Security Forces and relevant authorities.
• Effective protection of personnel, assets, information and operations.
• Effective management, reporting and investigation of security incidents.
• Effective preparedness for emergencies and crisis situations.
• Effective implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
• Effective support to business continuity and uninterrupted pipeline operations.
• Continuous improvement of security performance throughout the EACOP Operations Phase.