Continuity Global Solutions is hiring a Security Project Manager to lead and manage the local guard force program for the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. You will provide daily oversight, serve as the primary liaison for contract performance, and ensure security in a high-pressure environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide daily oversight and proactive program management of the local guard force.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on contract performance and security posture.
- Analyze regional and local security threats and implement effective countermeasures.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in the myLGP system.
- Conduct quarterly visits to all covered U.S. Mission locations.
- Ensure full compliance with contract requirements, quality control standards, and contingency plans.
- Be available 24/7 and respond in-person within one hour when requested by the COR or GTM.
What We're Looking For
- Completion of secondary education, polytechnic school, National Diploma, or Associate degree.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory or command-level experience in police, military, security, or local guard force management.
- At least 5 years of experience in Zimbabwe or region.
- Strong understanding of overseas security environments and U.S. Mission-related threats.
- Proficiency in English and local language at S4/R4 level.
- Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Experience with all levels of communication and team/project management.
- Deep expertise in physical security and access control.
- Operational knowledge of guard force units and response protocols.
- Effective use of communications and radio procedures.
- Strong planning, risk assessment, and resource management abilities.
- Oversight of quality control and contract compliance.
- Valid host-country driver’s license.
- Firearms certification (as required by local law and contract).
- Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe or a third-country national with a valid work visa.
- Must reside in Harare.
- Must be accessible at all times and dedicated full-time to this role.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- myLGP system
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based at the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe.
