Security Guard (2)

JOB DETAILS: Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) Babies and Mothers Alive Foundation (BAMA) is a Ugandan-led NGO founded in 2004. Our mission is to create partnerships that transform the quality of reproductive, maternal, and newborn health in Uganda. Security Guard (2 Positions) Job ID: BAMA_SEC_2026_01_013 Project Title: Integrated Action for Improving Maternal and Newborn Health in Rwenzori and Busoga regions (WeCare) Reports To: Project Coordinator Duty Station: Fort Portal City and Jinja or Kamuli. Employment Type: Full-time Contract Duration: Annual, renewable Working Hours: Shift-based (day and/or night shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required) Position Purpose The Security Guard will be responsible for ensuring the physical safety, security, and protection of all BAMA Foundation personnel, visitors, and assets—including critical project equipment such as vehicles, laptops, and medical supplies—within the assigned office and compound. This role is vital to maintaining a secure and orderly environment that enables project staff to focus on implementing life-saving maternal and newborn health interventions without security concerns. Key Duties and Responsibilities a) Premises Security and Access Control ·       Guard and protect BAMA Foundation offices, storage facilities, project vehicles, and all assets against theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. ·       Conduct regular, documented patrols (interior and exterior) of the premises to deter and identify potential security risks or safety hazards. ·       Strictly monitor and control all access points, verifying the identity of all staff and visitors. Ensure all visitors are logged, badged (if applicable), and escorted as per BAMA security protocols. ·       Secure the premises at the close of business, ensuring all doors, windows, and gates are properly locked. a)    Asset Protection and Monitoring ·       Monitor the movement of all organizational assets (e.g., vehicles, fuel, medical equipment, office inventory) in and out of the premises, ensuring proper documentation and authorization is presented. ·       Specifically safeguard high-value project equipment procured for the WeCare project, such as IT equipment, and project vehicles. ·