PROJECT MANAGER – US EMBASSY – G4S Namibia 62 views

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Serve as the primary lead for the Local Guard Force
• Managing security staff, guard units, and response zones under high-stress conditions
• Client Liaison: Act as the dedicated point of contact for the COR and Contracting officer (CO) 24/7, with the ability to meet in person within one hour of request.
• Risk Management: Analyse the daily operational security environment across the city, country, and region to align security posture with threat levels.
• Compliance & Oversight: Oversee quality control, contract compliance, training standards, and system reporting (e.g., myLGP data).
• Conduct quarterly visits to all covered U.S. Mission facilities and submit detailed performance reports.
• Team Management: Acquire, develop, and supervise project teams while ensuring all personnel meet strict language, health, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in police, military, security, or local guard force management.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or command-level role.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Namibia.
• Proven track record of reliability, good conduct, and intimate knowledge of overseas security environments, including local terrorist and criminal threats.
• National Diploma or Degree
• Specialized training/experience in program/project management and security-related skills.
• Citizenship: Valid Namibian passport
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English – listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in standard office management software (e.g., Google documents / Google emails, basic communication equipment, and radio procedures.
• Must pass an initial and annual physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Binocular vision correctable to 20/30 (Snellen) and non-colour blind.
• Capable of hearing ordinary conversation and free from contagious communicable diseases.
• Drivers License
• Firearms: Complete and maintain firearms training
• Physically fit and healthy, Sober habits, Reliable, Trustworthy and honest character, Able to work independently and in a team, Ability to work in a challenging environment with changing circumstances, Delivering strategy, Delivering performance, Working with complexity and diversity, Collaborating and co-operating, Acting professionally, Attention to detail, Stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure, Flexibility to work longer hours, on weekends and public holidays.
• A Police Code of Conduct Certificate with no endorsements obtained during the last 6 months is required or a receipt confirming application thereof must be submitted.
• NamRa Income tax registration number / goodstanding

How to Apply

Job Code: 30466