Security Consultant Vacancy at Pact West Africa (Nigeria)

Pact is an International NGO with offices throughout the world with a mission to enable systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Consultant

Location: Abuja with travels to the North East
Duration: September, 2019 (with possibility of extension)

Job Summary

• The consultant will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing security solutions within the organization.
• The person would advise and report on the security situation in the country including threats and trends that need to be monitored.
• The consultant should be highly sensitive and stay abreast with recent developments within and around the country.
• The Consultant will also be tasked to maintain a vigilant approach to ensure the safety and security of staff and project property always; by providing support to all staff in the areas of security management, security awareness, contingency planning and security emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Management/Business Administration/Law or any other related course. Security training is a must. A Bachelor Degree and a Post graduate training in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ progressive experience in security administration and management.
• Previous experience in law enforcement is preferred but not required.
• Thorough understanding of donor and Nigerian legal requirements for security functions, including laws applicable and INGOs regulations.
• Strong planning, organizing and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiently in MS office suite – Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word.
• Ability and willingness to undertake periodic travel to Pact field offices.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide security advisory on Pact focal states to staff on effective physical and procedural security measures.
• Review staff travel schedules and projected travel itineraries to identify potential security and safety-related issues.
• Continuously monitor and analyze the security situation in the country as well as neighboring states to guarantee highest possible protection of staff and physical assets.
• Liaise with local law enforcement, diplomatic/international organizations and private security officers in close consultation with the Country Director to develop and strengthen contacts with local authorities.
• Develop and submit a Security Risk Assessment and Security Tree.
• Report security intelligence, incidents and concerns to the senior management and propose adequate security measurements in case of possible security threats to staff and assets.
• Provide security briefing to all newly arriving staff and visiting staff.
• Constant monitor of the environment with an eye on issuing any security advisory through the Country Director that may affect the safety and security of staff.
• Conduct periodic security awareness briefings for staff.
• Organize security and fire/life safety training and briefing for staff.
• Ensure all security incidences and occurrences are well reported, coordinated and documented.
• Provide weekly security updates to all staff on project sites and country office location.
• Activate emergency response and provide necessary assistance and guidance to staff.

Deliverables:

• Weekly security report on project sites and country office location.
• Monthly report on the state of security in the country and state offices.
• Monthly Report on security drills and safety trainings facilitated for staff.

Deadline: 12th August, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter on their suitability to: pactngprocurement@pactworld.org

Note

• All applications MUST be submitted as a single file in either word format or PDF. Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail (i.e Security Consultant).
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.