• Application Deadline: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Regional Risk Manager - West Africa


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Description

• The Regional Risk Manager supports the Regional Managers to provide Duty of Care to staff and consultants working in the field.


• The position has supervisory responsibility for a network of security and safety professionals and oversight of any third-party suppliers and supports the work of the Global Response Centre (Assist360).

Responsibilities

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


• Establish a 24/7 Regional Security Operations Centre, supervise Field Security Officers and provide back up during leave periods.


• Conduct field visits, risk assessments, and audits to identify gaps and 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 and attend planning and mobilisation meetings.


• Attend routine management meetings across countries of operations.


• Attend weekly team management meetings and conduct 6xTTX on various emergency scenarios each calendar year.


• Participate in Incident Response and Crisis Management teams.


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


• Standardize Duty of Care SOPs in alignment with the Global Safety & Security Policy.


• Ensure consistent use of Duty of Care functions (TAYO SafeTrip & Incident Management) and prepare up-to-date risk assessments across the region.


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


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


• Ensure mandatory quarterly security briefings are prepared, delivered and 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 and airports, hotels, medical facilities.


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


• Build and maintain a network of key security stakeholders.


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


• Upon request, support the HR Manager on interview boards for Field Security Officers


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


• Perform any other assigned duties.

Project Reporting:

• Line Manager - Global Risk Manager


• Functional and Administrative reporting to the Regional Director – West Africa

Key Competencies:

• Leadership.


• Strategic thinking.


• Analytical skills.


• Financial acumen.


• Strong verbal and written skills.


• Networking ability.