• Application Deadline: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Country Security Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Security / Intelligence 
  

Job Description

You will be in charge of:

• The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security management of all ACTED premises and project sites, ensuring a permanent monitoring and assessment of the security situation in country, as well as reviewing and implementing ACTED security management guidelines and protocols.


• He/she will also advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on all issues of safety and security and provide appropriate security training and mentoring.

Main Duties

• Department management


• Context & Risk analysis


• Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans


• Daily Security Management


• Crisis management:
  
  
  
  • Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;
  
  
  • Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;
  
  
  
  


• Reporting


• Training and briefing:
  
  
  
  • Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;
  
  
  • Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;
  
  
  
  


• Develop and maintain a security network


• Ensure external representation

Expected Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;


• Extensive experience in security management and procedures;


• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;


• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;


• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;


• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;


• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;


• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;


• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.

Conditions

• Salary between 2900 and 4100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300


• Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of ACTED benchmark or accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse


• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)


• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered


• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract


• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year


• One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training


• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)


• Psychological assistance.