Security Supervisor

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VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 which currently amended to 626/2009 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the regional states of the country.

VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for the Security Supervisor role. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements.

Position: Security Supervisor

Opening Date: April 27, 2026

Required Number: 01

Place of Work: Head Office

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Salary: As per the institution salary scale

Closing Date: May 07, 2026

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Staff Organizational Safety & Security Coordinator, assists in organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling & supervising all security guards engaged in the safety and security of the VFMF's; assists in preparing daily, weekly or monthly shift schedules; inspects daily shifts; ensures that guards are posted at the appropriate check points; submits reports on security matters.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the safety and overall security services throughout the VFMFI
• Assists in developing & implementing the safety and security policies and procedures
• Ensuring that security and safety of the VFMFI is maintained at all time during and after office hours
• Conducting and coordinating security and safety inspection & conducts occasional/surprise checking
• Investigating and handling sensitive and complex security matters encountered or imminent threats and reports findings to supervisor in time
• Preparing written interview exam and participate on the selection, assignment of shift coordinators and security guards
• Cooperates with local police, fire brigade and Woreda Administration authorities in problems affecting safety and security
• Conducts surveillance on current security and safety situation and reports to supervisor; recommends measures to develop more effective and efficient strategies
• Ensures that security log books are properly utilized and maintained in safe custody at all times at branches
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports and maintains proper documentation
• Conducting regular security and risk assessment and reporting to the supervisor
• Arranges and provides training on security to security staff
• Evaluates periodic performance of subordinates
• Suggesting the various way & means to strengthen the security system of the VFMFI
• Communicates and discuss the performance of agent security guard (outsourced security service providers)
• Prepares and submits periodic performance reports
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

A) Education/Training

• Grade 12 complete + military or police training certificate

B) Experience

• 5 years of work experience

C) Technical and Other Skills

• Good knowledge of security equipment and operating techniques
• Ability in coordinating teams
• Excellent security surveillance skills
• Knowledge of security systems and emergency procedures as well as customer care
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good oral and written reporting skill

Required Skills

• Security and safety
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credential to: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org or in person to Central East Regional Operation Office (Gerji), Central North Regional Operation Office (Piassa), West Regional Operation Office (Furi), South Regional Operation Office (Hawassa), North West Regional Operation Office (Ambo), North Regional Operation Office (Debre Birhan) and South West Regional Operation Office (Sodo).

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment.

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