Associate Consultant, Crisis Security Consulting Job at Control Risks

Control Risks is a global risk consultancy specialising in helping organisations manage political,
integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments.

We are a medium sized, rapidly growing company. Since our inception in 1975, we have worked with more than 5,000 clients in over 135 countries worldwide. Our renowned expertise, the breadth of our services and the geographical reach of our organisation enables us to help our clients meet their challenges and realise new business opportunities across the world.

Employer vision:

People should come to work with us because we provide real benefit to many of the world’s leading organisations. In doing so we give our people direct responsibility, career development and the opportunity to work on some fascinating projects in a rewarding, diverse and enjoyable environment.

Job Title: Associate Consultant, Crisis Security Consulting
Control Risks – Nigeria

Job description

The Associate Consultant is a fee earning consultant who will support clients and other team members to deliver end to end risk consulting services including crisis management, business continuity and related risk and resilience consulting across the West Africa region.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with team members on crisis and security consulting engagements of diverse   scope and complexity consistent with industry best practice and drawing on personal experiences. Specifically, with guidance from senior team members:

Security risk consulting

     
    The associate consultant will be expected to support security reviews and audits, security risk assessments, security planning, risk management and other similar tasks. The incumbent will also be required to undertake broader crisis and security consulting tasks as directed.

Task Management

     
    Support consultancy assignments
    Participate in client meetings
    Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services are fully aligned with client need
    Support maintenance of client relationships; act in conjunction with consultants and key account        managers
    Maintain time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing in accordance with company procedure

Task Delivery

     
    Delivery of tasks for clients on time, on budget, to the highest standards
    The role will involve significant  travel to client sites and Control Risks offices across the region
    From time to time the role may require consultants to support in crisis or emergency evacuation situations, sometimes requiring short-notice and/or extended deployment to the field.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

    Exceptional written and  interpersonal communications skills
    Creative and analytical problem-solving skills
    Demonstrated team player as well as independent capacity to work with minimal supervision
    The ability to multi-task and balance competing requirements
    Ability to undertake frequent, short trips as needed
    Commitment to continuous professional development
    Excellent Presentation Skills

Preferred

    Regional experience in Africa or extensive experience on the ground in developing countries and emerging markets
    Management consultancy
    Project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2) and expertise in their application
    Current standards and practices used security risk management
    Understanding of security and risk management challenges in emerging markets (particularly in West Africa)
    Languages  (French)
    Commercial skills

Qualifications and Specialist Skills

Minimum Qualifications

    Educated to degree level or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

    Masters degree in security, risk or related discipline
    Appropriate professional membership
    ISPS Ship Security officer or Chief Security Officer

Problem Solving / Decision Making

    Information gathering
    Analysis and judgement

Relationship   / Personal Impact

    Strong interpersonal skills – building trust and rapport
    Managing clients

Communication

    Report writing in English to the highest professional standard
    Ability to communicate using range of  techniques with clients and colleagues alike

Other

    Attention to detail
    Excellent time management skills
    Proven ability to prioritise work
    Sound knowledge of all Microsoft programme
         

How to Apply

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