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Country Security Officer

Posted September 16, 2025
Full-time
Associate

Job Overview

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and united by one mission – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. Today, over 2.4 million children across 18 countries are receiving Mary’s Meals. In Zambia alone, we reach over 600,000 children every school day.

We are now recruiting for a Country Security Officer to join our team in Zambia. Reporting to the Country Security Manager, this role plays a key part in safeguarding our staff, assets, and programmes by supporting the implementation of Mary’s Meals’ Security Management System (MMSMS).

You will ensure that security protocols and procedures are followed across all sites, oversee local guarding services, conduct inspections, and provide staff training on security awareness. You’ll also support incident response, build relationships with local stakeholders, and contribute to creating a safe environment for our people and the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensuring compliance with security policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Monitoring the security of assets, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Supporting field operations through checks, audits, and equipment oversight.
  • Conducting security briefings, training, and awareness sessions for staff and visitors.
  • Building strong relationships with local authorities, security networks, and communities.
  • Assisting in the management of security incidents and reporting.
  • Contributing to regular site inspections and security assessments.

About you:
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in security operations. You are confident engaging with diverse stakeholders, monitoring compliance, and ensuring high standards of safety. You have strong interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks, and are committed to promoting a culture of security awareness.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Diploma in security management or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in security operations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills.
  • Valid manual driving licence.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Desirable: Driving licence, training and coaching experience, and understanding of international development.

 

Deadline for applications: 23rd September 2025

Please note:

  • This role is based at the Mary’s Meals Zambia national office in Chipata, with regular travel to field locations.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the official Mary’s Meals email address.
  • Mary’s Meals does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all of the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.

For more information about Mary’s Meals and our work, please visit: https://www.marysmeals.org

 

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