Mastercard Foundation

Lead Consultant, Security Operations

Mastercard Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kampala • Uganda

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the implementation of security policies that enable safe and effective operations across diverse environments.
  • Support the development of security policies and the execution of broader Health, Safety, Security, and Facilities (HSSF) policies.
  • Oversee security risk management frameworks across all operations.
  • Identify security risks in all areas of operation and design, and implement mitigation measures for identified risks.
  • Oversee the maintenance of Community Relations by minimizing the likelihood of adverse impacts from local community actions.
  • Keep country leadership updated on security risks.
  • Lead incident and crisis management, including evacuation and medical emergencies.
  • Ensure appropriate journey management for travel to high-risk areas.
  • Oversee security for Foundation events, partner visits, and field operations.
  • Ensure Foundation’s physical premises are secure in accordance with Minimum Physical Security Standards.
  • Provide staff inductions and refresher training on security protocols and general personal security awareness.
  • Conduct simulation exercises to test emergency management readiness.
  • Develop and maintain security networks to bolster risk awareness and benchmark risk assessments.
  • Maintain liaison with police, local leaders, and other persons of influence in operational areas whilst not compromising the Foundation’s low profile.
  • Ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner and tracked to completion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, or related field or relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
  • 10 years of security management experience, including at least 3 years in your country of location or neighbouring countries.
  • A thorough understanding and hands-on experience of security risks and mitigation in the African context.
  • Deep knowledge of the country’s security landscape, including urban crime, terrorism, political unrest, and field risks.
  • Proven ability in crisis management, security planning, and training, including presenting information to internal and external leadership to individuals.
  • Ability to travel frequently and respond flexibly to emergencies.
  • Proven experience in developing security processes and in deploying them in practice.
  • Experience in building and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
  • Sound decision-making in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Capacity to build trust and influence across teams.
  • Takes own initiative and works under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
  • Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplifies the Foundation’s values.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
Benefits
  • Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.
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