QSSU- EACOP-DSC-DRONE SECURITY COORDINATOR

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

 On behalf of our client EACOP, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Drone Security Coordinator to work at site in  Uganda

• Plan, schedule, and oversee drone missions supporting security and operational activities.
• Ensure effective surveillance coverage of EACOP operational facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Support patrol verification, route monitoring, and situational awareness activities.
• Provide aerial support to incident response, investigations, and emergencies.
• Maintain a record of all drone operations and mission results.
• Ensure compliance with approved operational procedures and flight authorizations.
• Coordinate drone activities with Security, Operations, HSE, and other departments as required.

• Ensure compliance with national civil aviation regulations and operating permits.
• Ensure all drone operations comply with Company HSE requirements and risk management processes.

• Ensure proper collection, storage, and dissemination of drone imagery, video footage, and operational data.
• Produce reports and briefings based on drone observations and mission outcomes.
• Support the Security Team with aerial intelligence products and trend analysis.

• Participate in the development and implementation of drone training programmes.
• Ensure drone operators maintain required qualifications, certifications and competencies.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in drone operations.

• Liaise with national aviation authorities and relevant government agencies when required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support operational and security requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and assessments relating to drone activities.

• Conduct thorough pre- and post-flight inspections of airframes, motors, payloads (such as thermal or RGB cameras), and batteries to detect wear and prevent failures.
• Implement strict tracking, storage, and charging protocols for LiPo and smart batteries to maximize lifespan and ensure safe power delivery.
• Maintain, update, and calibrate all ground control stations, controllers, and telemetry links to ensure reliable communication and video downlinks during missions.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware, spare parts, and tools to manage timely replacements and minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive logs of all maintenance, firmware updates, and repairs in compliance with company standards and aviation regulations.

• Effective coordination and supervision of drone operations.
• Compliance with aviation regulations and Company standards.
• Delivery of reliable aerial surveillance and intelligence support.
• Safe management of drone systems and service providers.
• Effective support to security operations, incident response and emergency management.
• Timely reporting and dissemination of drone-generated information.
• Continuous improvement of drone operational capability and performance.
• Protection of personnel, assets and critical infrastructure through enhanced situational awareness.

• Degree or Diploma in Aviation, Security Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS) Licence.
• Recognized Drone Pilot Certification.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, critical infrastructure, or industrial operations preferred.
• Experience coordinating drone contractors and service providers.
• Experience in aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and emergency response support.
• Experience operating within regulated aviation environments.
• Knowledge of international security best practices, i.e. ICoCA, ASIS International Protection of Assets, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) reference material, and ANSI/API Standard 780, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
• Competence in using Security Risk Assessment tools in accordance with ISO 31010:2011, and threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), including the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, and the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 18788:2015 and ISO 28007-1:2015.