Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SECURITY LIASON ASSISTANTS
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is seeking highly motivated, disciplined, and vigilant individuals to join its security team as Security Liaison Assistants. These positions are tenable at its Bunda College and Natural Resources
College campuses and offer an opportunity to contribute to the safety and security of the university community
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in drawing security plans for the College;
• Assist in ensuring that there is security in University campuses by verifying that outsourced security has properly and adequately deployed manpower.
• Enforce security policies and procedures to safeguard University assets, staff, and students.
• Assist in gathering security intelligence by conducting a 24-hour inspection in all strategic places and ensuring that all institutional property, including staff and
students, is safe all the time.
• Supervise the outsourced service providers, and all other security agents working at the University campuses.
• Assist in making recommendations to Management on new security measures to close any security gaps which may be identified from time to time.
• Assist in patrolling and monitoring activities around College premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure.
• Assist in controlling and monitoring movements of trespassers and illegal traders around Campuses.
• Assist in monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities.
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to the Security Liaison Officer.
• Assist in reporting and collaborating with the Police on security matters.
• Promote awareness of security protocols within the University community.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide necessary support.
QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED QUALITIES:
• Applicants should have at least a Junior Certificate of Education (JC).
• At least 3 years of working experience in any security agency.
• Excellent analytical and investigation skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• A high degree of personal integrity.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
All the successful candidates will be engaged on an initial 2-year contract before they can be considered for permanent appointment based on satisfactory performance. Remuneration will be in line with LUANAR Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service applicable to staff on fixed-term contract.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Hard copy application package should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), names and contact details of three traceable referees one of which should be of a current employer where applicable plus copies of academic and professional qualifications. The title of the position must be indicated on the envelope and sent to:
The University Registrar
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(LUANAR)
P.O. Box 219
LILONGWE
All applications should reach the UNIVERSITY no later than Friday, 28th February, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
LUANAR is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds