Job Title: Surveillance Detection Coordinator
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Number: Kampala-2023-010
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC) reports directly to the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and provides daily oversight of the Surveillance Detection (SD) Program. The SDC provides the RSO with timely analysis of notable events and receives daily reports, which she/he is responsible for analyzing, translating, and inputting daily data into the Security Incident Management and Analysis System (SIMAS). The SDC provides the direct supervision of SD Technician (if applicable) and two (2) SD Supervisor(s) and indirect supervision of six (6) SD Monitors. The area of responsibility and supervision encompasses the Embassy/Consulate/Consulate General/Embassy Branch Office and/or other U.S. Government (USG) facilities, or specific USG event venues, per direction of the RSO.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the United States US Embassy Surveillance Detection Coordinator job should have completed Secondary School
- At least two years of military, police, or private experience in the field of security which include six (6) months of investigative experience is required. In addition one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
- General knowledge of surveillance techniques.
- Familiarities with normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, facilities, and travel routes.
- Knowledge of local law enforcement capabilities is required.
- Must possess a driver license with classes B, CM, DL.
- Ability to manage the work of others in a team environment is required.
- Language: English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. This may be tested.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 17th February 2023