Operations Security Specialist Jobs – Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)

Job Overview

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) seeks an Operations Security Specialist to safeguard personnel, assets, and operations across its oil and gas projects. This role is critical to ensuring the security and continuity of UNOC’s strategic initiatives in Uganda’s growing energy sector. The specialist will work closely with government agencies, joint venture partners, and local communities to maintain a secure operating environment.

Based in Kampala, the position involves developing and managing comprehensive security programs for UNOC and its subsidiaries. The role requires proactive risk assessment, liaison with security forces, and coordination with stakeholders to address emerging threats. The specialist will contribute to emergency preparedness and crisis management planning for all UNOC operations.

This is an opportunity to apply security expertise in a national strategic enterprise supporting Uganda’s oil and gas development. The successful candidate will help ensure that UNOC’s activities are conducted safely and sustainably, protecting both people and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security programs for UNOC, its subsidiaries, projects, and operations to safeguard personnel, assets, and ongoing activities.

• Liaise regularly with government security forces to review security status, share intelligence, and align on operational concerns affecting UNOC sites.

• Engage with government agencies, parastatals, local institutions, and communities on security matters to build cooperative relationships and address local concerns.

• Interface with joint venture partners’ and contractors’ security organizations to ensure a coordinated and unified approach to site protection.

• Develop and maintain accurate security information systems to support UNOC’s readiness for emergency situations and incident response.

• Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments for all existing and new assets, facilities, and operational sites across UNOC’s portfolio.

• Organize and monitor project and community intelligence networks in collaboration with stakeholders and site security coordinators to enhance situational awareness.

• Investigate community grievances related to security concerns and ensure findings are incorporated into corporate security risk assessments and plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or a related field from a recognized institution.