RSO Local Guard Force Coordinator

US Embassy is recruiting a RSO Local Guard Force Coordinator, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• This Locally Employed Staff member is responsible for the first-line management and supervision of the local guard personnel resources. As directed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO), and Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO), the Local Guard Force Coordinator (LGFC) is responsible for development of the Local Guard components of the facility defense and reaction plans for the US Mission Maputo facilities; for daily management and oversight of the guard personnel and resources; for assisting in coordinating security planning and execution of drills with facility and residential security personnel; assisting with the development of security logistical planning and financial plans; assisting the RSO and ARSO with guard contract administration, contractor monitoring and performance oversight; and for providing and/or monitoring the local guard training program. Expected to drive a USG owned vehicle as needed

Requisites

• Minimum of two (2) years college/university studies
• Minimum three years of experience as practitioner or contract manager in any of the following fields: risk/emergency management, commercial/ personal security guard services, civilian/ government police, or military
• Level III English is required
• Level IV Portuguese is required
• Driver’s License

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted