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JOB TITLE

Post Security Manager

DEPARTMENT

Security

POST

Karachi

START DATE

January 2016

GRADE
NO.
OF
POSITIONS
LENGTH
OF
CONTRACT

C4
One
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To act as the main operational and liaison co-ordinator within the Deputy High Commission
Security Team based in Karachi. Assist and advise the Overseas Security Manager (OSM) in
relation to operational and cultural sensitivities throughout Pakistan (in particular Sindh and
Karachi areas). Advise staff regarding travel movements for operational and social travel.
You will at times be the main point of contact for the BDHC in relation to security matters.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (What will the jobholder be expected to Approximate
achieve?)
% of time
Lead operational liaison Officer between the Deputy High Commission
Security Team and host nation authorities. Including police (all levels),
Rangers, Military, ASF, local officials and other governmental departments.

10%

Liaison with local foreign missions, security companies and individuals.

10%

Advisor to the OSM in relation to historical events, sensitivities and

cultures with any given events or location within areas of operation.

5%

Lead Security Team contact point for all internal and UK visitors to Karachi.
Security coordinator for these visits.

20%

Advisor to staff for official and personal travel outside Karachi.

15%

Assist the security team in compiling a weekly security bulletin

10%

Responsible for the daily running of the 116 person contract guard force.

20%

Weekly testing of the BDHC technical electronic equipment, (alarm

systems, radio and vehicle tracking systems)
Stand in for OSM whilst he is away from post, and any other tasks as
directed by OSM.
WHAT WE DO:

5%
5%

Support the mission by providing security both inside and outside the BDHC.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
BDHC Security Section provides security to all departments in the mission and visiting
employees of the British Government. The job holder is expected to perform their duties to
a high standard. The Job holder operates in a very diverse environment but is expected to
work within set rules. The Job holder will operate under the direction of the British Overseas
Security Manager. Given the nature of the task work is required outside office hours from
time to time
RESOURCES MANAGED (Staff and Expenditure)
1 x A2 Security Liaison Officer
Guard force consisting of 116 members
KEY COMPETENCES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB (Maximum of 6 competences)
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Competence 1:

Leading & Communicating

Competence 2:
Service
Competence 3:
Partnering

Managing a Quality
Collaborating &

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATIONS
ENGLISH
English

Spoken

Fluent

Written

Fluent

Competence 4:
All

Building Capability for

Competence 5:

Changing & Improving

Competence 6:

Delivering at Pace

OTHER LANGUAGES
Urdu

Spoken

Fluent

Written

Fluent

Other
Language
Requirements
OTHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential on Arrival
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from a recognized
institution.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of civilian Security Industry.
Extensive knowledge of security operations and procedures.
Excellent command of English and national language (Urdu),
orally and in written format.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
(Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)
Knowledge of technical security equipment. (Radios and
residential alarms.)
Military experience of a regular Major or above (or Police
equivalent) essential, with Exemplary record.
Desirable

Vehicle Driving Licence

D SECURITY CLEARANCE RESTRICTIONS (As necessary to perform the role)

rement

Holds a local working visa if not a Pakistani National

Specify other Visa / Passport
requirements

In date Passport Holder

Official
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (and any specific training courses to be
completed):
Cross-mission Learning and Development opportunities including :
1. Formal in-house training opportunities.
2. Coaching, mentoring and job shadowing.
3. Structured learning on the job, including stretching objectives and work.
4. The Job Holder will attend a variety of FCO managerial and security related courses and
seminars both in Pakistan and overseas
WORKING PATTERNS

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Employment Type
Other
details
of
working
patterns,
and/or options for
flexibility
(if
applicable)

If Part-time: FTE or
Required
Hours N/A
per Week
Applicant needs to be flexible and be prepared to work unsociable
hours on an irregular basis
Full-time
Employment

SALARY PACKAGE
For British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) candidates, the Local Staff Terms & Conditions
will apply.
For other than BDHC candidates, salary will be PKR 164,469 per month.
The BDHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance
management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day
working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave,
paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good
organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have
a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest
network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
TO APPLY
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.
(a) Completed the Job Application Form
(b) Attach Statement of Suitability (no more than 1 page of A4) setting out why you
are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples
of how you meet the key competences.
(c) Attach a detailed CV
We will accept only online applications. Please quote Post Security Manager - Karachi in
the subject line and send to SAADHub.RecruitKarachi@fco.gov.uk by 25th November 2015
midnight.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly
abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt
with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including
references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual
orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want
to work flexibly.
PLEASE NOTE: JOB OFFERS FROM THE UK GOVERNMENT
The UK Government, including UK Trade and Investment, does not send unsolicited emails
with job offers - either direct or through agents. Government vacancies are advertised on
official websites in the UK:www.careers-civilservice.gov.uk or in Pakistan on the British High
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Commissions website.
All British Deputy High Commission vacancies are filled through a competitive process
managed by our Human Resources Section. You will never be approached directly by the
High Commissioner with an offer of a job.
Some job scams falsely use the names and job titles of genuine High Commission staff. A
genuine email from an official member of staff will always be sent from our official email
address - @fco.gov.uk. It will never be sent from a hotmail or yahoo type email account.

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