• Application Deadline: Fri, 3 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Regional Risk Manager - West Africa


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Overview of position:

The Regional Risk Manager supports the Regional Managers to provide Duty of Care (DOC) to staff & consultants working in the field. The position has supervisory responsibility for a network of security & safety professionals & oversight of any third party suppliers & supports the work of the Global Response Centre (Assist360).

Assigned, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Regional Director on safety & security issues & program planning for the region.


• Establish a 24 / 7 Regional Security Operations Centre, supervise Field Security Officers (FSO's) & provide back up during leave periods.


• Conduct field visits, risk assessments & audits to identify gaps & recommend corrective actions.


• Evaluate and communicate potential risks associated with business operations within the region to the relevant stakeholders.


• Support country teams with project implementation & attend planning & mobilisation meetings.


• Attend routine management meetings across countries of operations.


• Attend weekly team management meetings & conduct 6 x TTX on various emergency scenarios each calendar year.


• Participate in incident response & crisis management teams.


• Support the Assist360 24 / 7 Global Response Centre to respond to client requests.


• Standardize Duty of Care (DOC) Standard Operating Proceures (SOP's) in alignment with the global safety & security policy.


• Ensure consistent use of Duty of Care (DOC) functions (TAYO safe trip & incident management) & prepare up to date risk assessments across the region.


• Ensure the presence of trained first aiders & safety focal points at key CTG locations.


• Prepare & deliver initial security inductions within 72 hours of first day of work of all employees & consultants, record attendance for initial security inductions.


• Ensure mandatory quarterly security briefings are prepared, delivered & recorded for all consultants.


• Ensure weekly security reports are prepared for each country of operation.


• Prepare risk assessments for each country of operation on a quarterly basis or within 72 hours of a major incident (e.g. coup d'etat, kidnapping, major aviation disaster etc).


• Conduct regular security reviews of airlines & airports, hotels, medical facilities.


• Identify & build a database of security vendors (e.g. equipment suppliers, first aid training suppliers, etc.) & supervise those that are engaged by CTG.


• Build & maintain a network of key security stakeholders.


• Build strong relationships with clients’ safety & security leaders.


• Upon request, support the HR Manager on interview boards for Field Security Officers (FSO's).


• Upon request, support the Regional HR Manager with disciplinary reviews.


• Perform any other assigned duties.

Project reporting:

• Line Manager - Global Risk Manager.


• Functional & administrative reporting - Regional Director – West Africa.

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, security or risk management (essential).


• Membership of a professional risk management body (desirable).


• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant leadership experience (essential).


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex or conflict afflicted environments in West Africa (essential)


• Fluent in English & French (essential).

Competencies required for this role:

• Leadership.


• Strategic thinking.


• Analytical skills.


• Financial acumen.


• Strong verbal & written skills.


• Networking ability.