Job Opportunity at State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC)

The State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC)
is the main governance programme funded by the UK governments
Department for International Development assisting the Nigerian
Government to build on governance reforms already under way in ten
states (Anambra, Enugu, Jigawa,
Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Niger,
Yobe and Zamfara) and at Federal leveI. The programme started in
September 2008 and will run for April 2016.

We are now looking for candidates to join the SPARC team as:

Job Title: Security Manager

• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience
  5 years
• Location
  
  Abuja
  

Requirements
The Job requirements are as follows:

• University degree, preferably Sociology, Human Resources Management
  or other relevant educational background combined with relevant
  management experience; a degree in a security related background will be
  an advantage
• Minimum 5 years experience in logistics / security for International
  organizations (Donor Funded), of which minimum of 2 years at
  supervisory grade
• Proactive approach and the ability to think outside the box” when
  developing solutions and strategies; independent, self-driven and able
  to handle multi-tasks with detail minded
• Team player who requires minimum supervision; able to communicate
  with staff of all levels and cultural backgrounds, strong analytical and
  negotiation skills
• Political, legal, security and cultural awareness from working experience in Nigeria
• Proven skills and experience in report writing a Good command of written and spoken English
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities
Assisting the National Finance & Administration Manager and
supporting the ten State Finance & Administration Managers, and
state programme Managers in:

• Logistics arrangement for all SPARC offices – staff & consultants
• Security of the whole programme
• Journey management for all SPARC offices
• Ensure that logistics & security systems in place are updated and functional &
• General logistics & security administration – as directed by the National Finance & Administration Manager (NFAM).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s along with a brief outline of key points for our consideration to: hr@sparc-nigeria.com quoting ref: application for SM.

Note: Interviews will be held shortly afterward and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.