Avis de recrutement : Chemonics recrute un(e) Conseiller(ère) en matière de sécurité au Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the security of LUWASH Operations, including risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, physical security, journey management, staff training, security reporting, emergency preparedness and incident response.
  • Monitor the local environment in the areas of operations assigned to the position and recommend to the Chief of Party (COP) changes in security posture when necessary.
  • Maintain strategic relationships with key government ministries and the Nigerian security sector, including developing relationships with local security professionals, NGO/IP security managers, and security forces for the purpose of enhancing information gathering capabilities and support networks.
  • Maintain a strong relationship with Chemonics Nigeria Country Security Team engaging in regular communications and providing updates pertinent to the overall security situation in Nigeria.
  • Provide timely reports to the Chief of Party on developing security situations, incidents, or any special security concerns and issues.
  • In accordance with established protocol, disseminate special security guidance and advisories to staff within the position portfolio.
  • Contribute expert Lagos Specific local knowledge to routine reports and briefings developed by the Chemonics Nigeria Country Security Team.
  • Support travel management plans, including carrying out trip planning for special travel requirements and reviewing and approving staff travel as directed.
  • Assist in the management of physical security measures, including at the main office in Lagos, at international staff residences, and at locations where staff are based.
  • In coordination with the Chemonics Nigeria Country Security Team, manage project emergency preparedness and emergency response planning.
  • Carry out staff training as directed, including security orientations, travel briefings, safety drills, and other special training as determined necessary.
  • Participate in meetings with the home office Security Management Unit (SMU), providing updates on programmatic activities and areas of significant risk.
  • Perform departmental safety and security audits within stipulated timeframes and implementing recommending corrector actions according to the findings.
  • Remain on-call 24-hours a day and 7 days a week to respond to security incidents.
  • Assist in the management of any security incidents, including coordinating security response actions and ensuring timely reporting.

Job qualifications:

  • Nigerian citizen/resident required.
  • Five or more years’ experience in management and oversight of security platforms that were implemented in Nigeria and utilized low-profile techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in Nigeria to promote an accurate and timely understanding of the security context in Nigeria.
  • Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred.
  • Proven expertise in managing response to Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce security deliverables and documentation: security risk assessments, site assessments, standard operating procedures, and briefing documents.
  • Experience providing security oversight to an international donor program desirable.
  • Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced IT capabilities with experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Applicants can apply by sending their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using the title “Security Advisor” before April 05th, 2023.