Manager, Safety and Security – Up Country for Addis Ababa

About the role

The Manager, Safety and Security – Up Country is responsible for overseeing the security of the Bank’s physical assets located outside Addis Ababa. Reporting to senior management, the role ensures that all security operations protect the Bank’s holdings and that security personnel are effectively directed.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate security operations for off‑site bank assets.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute crisis management plans to respond to emergencies.
• Manage and maintain security technologies including CCTV, access‑control, intrusion‑detection and GPS tracking systems.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of outsourced security service providers to ensure compliance with service level agreements.

Required profile

• BA degree from a Police or Military College.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is advantageous.
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience, including at least two (2) years in a middle‑ or line‑management position.
• Proven ability to manage risk, crisis situations and stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Knowledge of CCTV surveillance systems.
• Experience with access‑control technologies.
• Familiarity with intrusion‑detection systems.
• Use of GPS tracking systems for asset monitoring.