Aug 18, 2014

Embedded Security Manager - Various Countries ,Africa

Employer: GardaWorld
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description
GardaWorld invites applications from suitably qualified & experienced candidates for consideration for engagement as an Embedded Security Manager in a range of countries in Africa, more hiring information can be found below.

GardaWorld also welcomes applications from candidates who are already resident in the country of operation.
(All applications are subject to contract award & any appointment will be subject to successful induction)

Location: Various in moderate to high risk countries
Start Date: TBD. 6 months minimum
Hiring Terms: Monthly, long term rate. TBC with shortlisted candidates. Competitive salary.
Rotation: Long term position, potentially with benefits, contract, holiday allowance to be confirmed
Likely duration of task: 6 months to multi-year
Travel/Flight Pay Details: To be determined

Some positions will suit those already resident in Africa (country of operation)

Package: Competetive Salary / Remuneration – All local insurance and other benefits required by local law. International medical insurance.

Misc:
Travel required to multiple locations within country of operation
Full local administrative support to be provided (travel/HR/comms/IT)
Support 24/7 from an operations center & team in country
On-going country risk analysis support from local & HQ risk advisory group.
Security documentation, SOPs, GW portal tools & support
Employee career management via performance reviews, with possibility for progression
Overall civil liability & 3rd party insurance

Accommodation: To be determined.

Hiring Criteria:
English: advanced written AND spoken, with ability to create compelling arguments, detailed documentation, protocols and plans
Extensive corporate & civil experience in project security planning.
Extensive project security & safety management experience, working in client facing environment as a Security Manager
Requires integrated approach working with various stakeholders and corporate departments (CSR, HSE, Operations)
Any other language skills spoken in Africa

ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THIS STANDARD.

Preferable Criteria:
Former experience in facility or corporate security environments
5 years minimum military or police (or similar) experience
5 years private security experience, to include client facing consultancy
High standards of planning and operational documentation production
Relevant industry experience e.g Oil & Gas, mining, construction/engineering, IT etc
Supply chain experience
HSE knowledge
Medical 1st aid qualifications

Job Duties:
  • Senior client risk advisory in country, reporting to in-country client management team
  • Create & ensure that corporate security directives and guidelines are implemented and complemented by local security instructions if needed.
  • Responsible for proper implementation of legal, statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements on security
  • Coordinate security activities for all sites related to the client project to include Security Plans & SOPS
  • Carry out secure transport oversight as required
  • Train Crisis Incident Management Task Forces (CIMTFs)
  • Manage security incidents and investigations in accordance with the Security Incident Handling Process and Investigation Framework
  • Provide Business Continuity Management (BCM) subject matter expertise and support local implementation and maintenance activities
  • Monitor and control costs and quality within the area of security, including outsourced security functions
  • Monitor and follow up security installations/solutions in building projects and report deviations to the client and GW
  • Drive security awareness activities amongst personnel

Any deployment to such countries carries a degree of risk, for more information please go to http://xplored.garda-world.com/site/register where you can obtain the latest analysis, information and threat assessment
Please note: any Information provided shall be used by GardaWorld to evaluate your qualifications for engaging as a contractor.
Presentation of falsified credentials or false statements can lead to termination of any engagement (or future engagement) with the company.

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