General Manager

Job Description : GENERAL MANAGER – CORPORATE SECURITY, EAST AFRICA ???? Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ???? Employment: Full-Time | On-site ???? Regional Scope: East Africa ???? Reports to: Regional Head of Corporate Security, Africa POSITION OVERVIEW Our client in visa application and outsourcing services seeks an experienced security leader to oversee corporate security, risk management, investigations, crisis response, and technical security operations across East Africa. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS ???? Education ? Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field. ? CPP, PSP, relevant ASIS certifications, CISM, or equivalent professional credentials are an advantage. ???? Professional Experience ? At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in corporate security, risk management, investigations, or security operations, including regional leadership responsibilities. ? Proven experience managing physical and electronic security systems, security projects, and multi-country operations. ? Demonstrated ability to conduct security risk assessments, lead investigations, and manage crisis response and business continuity. ? Experience overseeing security vendors, technical installations, contracts, and procurement processes. ? Proven experience working with government agencies, diplomatic missions, law enforcement authorities, and external security providers. ? Strong understanding of security governance, compliance, incident reporting, and operational risk mitigation. KEY COMPETENCIES ? Corporate Security Leadership ? Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation ? Regional Security Operations Management ? Physical and Electronic Security Systems ? Crisis and Incident Management ? Investigations and Compliance ? Security Project and Vendor Management ? Business Continuity Planning ? Strategic Thinking and Risk-Based Decision-Making ? Budgeting and Cost Management ? Stakeholder Engagement ? Multi-Country Operations Management THE IDEAL CANDIDATE A highly experienced security professional combining strategic leadership, technical expertise, sound judgement, and strong stakeholder management. Must demonstrate the ability to anticipate and mitigate security risks, lead investigations and crisis responses, manage security infrastructure projects, and build partnerships across multiple countries while maintaining integrity, resilience, accountability, business continuity, and operational efficiency.

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