Security Manager at Lutheran World Relief

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is implementing a food for Progress Program to launch a cocoa productivity and marketing project in Nigeria Known as, the Traceability and Resilience in Agriculture and Cocoa Ecosystems of Nigeria (TRACE) under the sponsorship of USDA. The five-year project is to increases productivity in the cocoa value chain by applying climate smart agriculture and expands the cocoamarket through traceability back to its source.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Manager

Location: Akure, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Serve as the country Security Focal Point with timely information and analysis related to staff and office safety and security.
• Develop and maintain networks and information sources to monitor the security conditions in project implementation areas.
• Engage in relevant national-level coordination and cluster mechanisms, and ensure appropriate liaison with national actors and agencies, on issues affecting staff and partners' security.
• Support the Chief of Party to make informed decisions about the safety and security of staff and assets with gathered information.
• Prepare and deliver quality, up-to-date security briefings for guests, consultants and/or visitors, including general security policies and procedures, site specific issues and an analysis of the present local security situation.
• Coordinate the development and regular updating of the Country Safety and Security Plan. Ensure the MOSS ratings are up to date for all project areas.
• Ensure all staff are onboarded, trained, and coached on the application of the Country Safety and Security Plan, the application of the MOSS, and other control tools.
• Ensure incident reports are completed by the relevant responsible parties on a timely basis (withint 48 hours maximum) and submitted to the country leadership and the Global Security Director at HQ,
• Ensure the proper functioning of the safety and security infrastructure in offices and vehicles (fire extinguishers, generators, alarms, first aid kits, hibernation kits, etc.). Ensure staff are trained on the appropriate usage of such equipment.
• As needed, ensure contracted security services are trained and compliant with rules and standards related to emergency procedures, visitor access, and other considerations.
• A good military or police service experience and collaboration at a highier level is a plus.
• The office will report to the Chief of Party.
• Liaise regularly with the Regional Security Manager for technical support and directives related to safety and security.
• Direct the security considerations necessary for setting up new offices, such as location, building safety and any needed improvements, communications, guard services, etc.
• Develop and operationalize a robust journey management system including communications protocols, route reviews, tracking equipment and monitoring, and vehicle provisioning with appropriate safety and security equipment.
• Constantly ensure the proper functioning and systematic use of communication tools, especially vehicle trackers and satellite phones.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with at least 10 years work experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 28th August, 2023.