GE Nigeria Job for a Security Operations Director - Sub Saharan Africa

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GE is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Security Operations Director - Sub Saharan Africa

Job Number: 2374391
Location: Nigeria
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment: Global Growth Organization - Africa

Role Summary/Purpose
The Director will act as the daily functional manager of GE’s Security & Crisis Management (SCM) team across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).GE’s SCM strategy is risk-based and relies on the proactive mitigation of security threats with particular emphasis on the use of security intelligence and trend analysis. The function’s primary goal is to serve as a business enabler, even in high-risk areas.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversight of journey management and executive protection programs;
• Design and implementation of security awareness programs for all GE employees in SSA;
• Drive operational excellence with the SCM team and site security leaders in the implementation of facilities security plans;
• Provide regular mentorship to the Regional Security Directors in terms of security expertise and professional development;
• Assist in identification of emerging threats to GE operations and development of appropriate mitigation strategies;
• Serve as a key interlocutor with local security companies in terms of contract negotiations and in guaranteeing their provision of high-quality services to GE;
• Develop and sustain relationships with key SSA government and private sector security experts.
• Ensure SSA-wide crisis management and business continuity programs are regularly updated, drilled, and aligned to global GE standards;
• Maintain emergency response and evacuation plans and associated training for employees and sites across SSA;
• Continuously build the expertise and operational standards of the Regional Operations Center;

• Oral and written fluency in English is required; conversational fluency in a 2nd language - particularly French or Portuguese - is also required;
• Significant operational experience in sub-Saharan Africa and an understanding and appreciation of regional politics, cultures, government structures, and development challenges;
• Significant training and real world experience in the management of kidnap and recovery (K&R) operations;
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver results in difficult operational environments;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required; master's degree preferred. While traditional security-related academic qualifications are valued, consideration will also be given to those with backgrounds in law, compliance, risk management and other related fields;
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in law enforcement, intelligence, security operations, or related fields on behalf of government agencies or large multinational corporations;
• Extensive experience in managing and conducting international security operations including physical security, facilities security, investigations, personal protection and crisis management;