Project Manager - US Embassy

 Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly experienced and reliable Contract Manager to lead and oversee the Local Guard Force operating at the U.S. Embassy. The Contract Manager will provide proactive management, conduct daily threat analysis, ensure strict quality control, and maintain continuous communication with the Contracting Officer & Representative (COR). 

Principle 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. 

Required qualifications & experience: 

• 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. 

Education: 

• National Diploma or Degree  

• Specialized training/experience in program/project management and security-related skills. 

Skills & Certifications: 

• 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. 

Physical &; Health Requirements: 

• 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 

Personal Attributes 

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. 

Compulsory for all positions 

• 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 

NB: Only successful and or shortlisted applicants will be informed. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to further screening and vetting process as well as possible Psychometric Profiling and or Polygraph test. No CV’s or supporting documents will be returned.