QSSU-EACOP-DSM-DEPUTY SECURITY MANAGER

About This Job:

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

1. Monitor the security situation affecting EACOP
operations and recommend mitigation measures.

2. Maintain situational awareness through engagement with
Government Security Forces, local authorities, communities and other relevant
stakeholders.

3. Ensure effective protection of critical infrastructure,
personnel, information, assets and operations.

4. Coordinate security support for operational activities,
maintenance campaigns, special projects and shutdown activities.

Incident Management

1. Ensure all security incidents, threats, anomalies and
near misses are reported, investigated and analyzed.

2. Develop corrective and preventive action plans and
monitor their implementation.

3. Ensure lessons learned from incidents are incorporated
into security processes.

Risk Management & Assurance

1. Participate in the identification, assessment and
management of security risks affecting EACOP operations.

2. Support the development and maintenance of security
plans and contingency plans.

3. Conduct periodic reviews of contractor performance,
compliance and effectiveness.

Training & Awareness

1. Support development and implementation of annual
security training plans.

2. Ensure delivery of VPSHR awareness programmes and
security inductions.

3. Participate in emergency response exercises, security
drills and crisis management rehearsals.

4. Promote a strong security culture throughout EACOP
operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Maintain effective liaison with Government Security
Forces and relevant authorities.

2. 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.

Qualifications and Required Experience

Professional experience:

• Degree: Master’s degree in public or private Security
operations management.

• At least 15 years of proven experience in security
management and operational leadership, with exposure to QHSSE management
systems in complex industrial or infrastructure environments.

• Experience running large Security forces or companies
in accordance with ISO 18788 (2015) and VPSHR standards.

• Experience with Government Security Forces Liaison
activities and ideally experience managing Port Facility Security.

• Good background in people and assets protection.

• Experience in Threat Analysis.

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge of international Security best practices,
i.e. ICoCa, ASIS International Protection of Assets, International Association
of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) reference material, and ANSI/API STANDARD
780.

• Good understanding of integrated QSSHE Management
Systems and risk-based management principles.

• Competence in using Security Risk Assessment tools in
accordance with ISO 31010:2011, threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA).

• Knowledge and understanding of Voluntary Principles of
Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) including its reference material - UN Basic
Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, and
the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials.

• Knowledge of ISO 18788:2015, ISO 28007-1:2015.

Behavioral competencies:

• Sense of responsibility and dependability.

• Excellent writing, communication and observation
skills.

• Ability to travel to remote locations and to work
within a project team.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (speaking, writing).

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU-EACOP-DSM-DEPUTY SECURITY MANAGER ”

Application link:https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000021631209/QSSU-EACOP-LO-LOGISTICS-OFFICER?source=CareerSite

The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Monday 2nd November, 2026 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION