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Project Security Manager Job in Abuja at The International Resources Group (IRG)
International Resources Group (IRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Engility, is seeking a Project Security Manager for the Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP).
The objective of NPSP is to increase electricity availability and
access in Nigeria through facilitating transactions and strengthening
the enabling environment for private sector investment in the power
sector.
The Security Manager is part of the Operations team and will report
to the Director of Operations and Finance. In conjunction with
Engility’s security provider, the Security Manager will be responsible
for the day-to-day management and coordination of operational field
security activities and compliance with corporate security policies. The
Security Manager will be required to work with various stakeholders,
including Nigerian government officials, project stakeholders, USAID,
and other development partners. The Security Manager will be based in in
Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Title: Project Security Manager
The Security Manager’s day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Oversee security, including leading the process of developing,
reviewing and strengthening security policies, guidelines, strategies
and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
- Ensure full compliance of all security protocols by all staff,
including drivers, consultants and visitors on NPSP premises and for
NPSP staff, drivers and consultants involved in field assignments;
- Coordinate with potential third party security providers to ensure
appropriate management oversight over both static, mobile guards and
drivers;
- Ensure that all staff, the support team, visitors and consultants
are provided security briefing, copy of security policies and SOPs;
- Conduct basic security management training for guards and drivers and arrange for refresher courses;
- With the COP, lead the weekly security meeting of all staff at NPSP
office and ensure that all staff actively participate in the meeting and
share security information;
- Regularly monitor local and international media such as TV news,
printed newspapers, radios and online news related to security issues
and bring relevant issues to the security team and the COP’s attention;
- Ensure vehicle log books, local visitor’s register are maintained,
regularly checked and feedback provided to drivers and guards;
- Regularly review security protocols and recomment updates;
- Ensure all first aid, hibernation, and grab bag kits are fully
stocked, fire extinguishers are fully operational, and items are
replaced before expiration date;
- Establish, maintain, and monitor staff and asset movement tracking
systems. Maintain information systems that clearly present this
information to NPSP staff while maintaining operational security on
movement information;
- Analyze trends in security incidents. Report incidents pertaining to
NPSP or major security incidents in Nigeria with an emphasis NPSP
project;
- Ensure that that evacuation and crisis management plans are in place and regularly updated;
- Lead in developing contingency plans in special situation such as
national election, large international events, significant national
days/events, etc.;
- Ensure communication equipment including telephones, SIM cards,
handsets, and satellite phones are well maintained, functional and
usable at all times;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum five years of military, security, or law enforcement
experience with mid-level management exposure to resource allocation and
contingency planning;
- Proficiency in physical security standards, with specific knowledge of personnel protection and guard force operations;
- Proven effective implementation of security platforms for civilian operations in conflict zones, including crisis management;
- Ability to implement the Standard Operating Procedures with rigor and to hold staff accountable for breaches in security;
- Ability to interact professionally with international and local staff.
- Minimum two years of security operations experience in
multi-cultural teams comprised of both direct employees and personnel
from sub-contracted security providers;
- Associate’s degree or higher in a related field of study; a high
school diploma, GED or equivalent with a relevant combination of
experience may be accepted in lieu of an associate’s degree. Preference
will be given to candidates with a high level of professional knowledge
and extensive work experience;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive program management experience with USAID, the Department
of Defense, or the Department of State in complex environments
preferred;
- Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Excellent problem solving skills.
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