Employer: British Council
Location: Abuja Nigeria
Vacancy Description
Pay Band:8 / Location: Abuja or Lagos, Nigeria (West Africa Cluster) / Contract Type: Indefinite contract All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Nigeria. The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Deadline for application: 27 March 2019 (23:59 UK Time)
The Role:
Head of Security, Nigeria
The post holder will play a key support role in assisting the Directorate to achieve its priorities, ensuring that operations run smoothly and in full compliance with external and internal requirements. The post holder will play an enabling role facilitating the safety and security of our Operations in focal areas as we expand our work elsewhere in Nigeria.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
Opportunities
To develop the Head of Security role in Nigeria, as part of a growing operation
Liaison with colleagues and external stakeholders across Nigeria and in the UK
Challenges
Understanding the complexity of the British Council’s operations in Nigeria and applying that understanding to the development of the security processes and strategy, striking a successful balance between responding to business needs and risk.
Role Requirements:
The post holder should have an understanding of the security challenges faced in Nigeria, in the context of our Business and also understand what the Business entails.
Additional requirements include:
Degree level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Training or qualification in Security Risk Management or related discipline.
Fluent spoken English at IELTS Level 7
Minimum of 5 years proven experience within the security industry corporate sector, public sector, development sector
Candidate must be eligible to qualify for UKFCO vetting.
Experience operating in Hostile Environment
Strong Analytical Skills
Ability to work independently
Relationship & People Management
Ability to speak and write Hausa fluently is desirable
Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification, by clicking on the links for relevant document to support your application:
Role profile- Head of Security, Nigeria.pdf
British Council Behaviours.pdf
British Council Core Skills.pdf
Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES.
Closing date for applications is 27 March 2019 (23:59 UK time)
About us:
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
Our Equality Commitment:
Valuing diversity is essential to the British Council’s work. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks.
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Location: Abuja Nigeria
Vacancy Description
Pay Band:8 / Location: Abuja or Lagos, Nigeria (West Africa Cluster) / Contract Type: Indefinite contract All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Nigeria. The British Council will not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits. Deadline for application: 27 March 2019 (23:59 UK Time)
The Role:
Head of Security, Nigeria
The post holder will play a key support role in assisting the Directorate to achieve its priorities, ensuring that operations run smoothly and in full compliance with external and internal requirements. The post holder will play an enabling role facilitating the safety and security of our Operations in focal areas as we expand our work elsewhere in Nigeria.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role:
Opportunities
To develop the Head of Security role in Nigeria, as part of a growing operation
Liaison with colleagues and external stakeholders across Nigeria and in the UK
Challenges
Understanding the complexity of the British Council’s operations in Nigeria and applying that understanding to the development of the security processes and strategy, striking a successful balance between responding to business needs and risk.
Role Requirements:
The post holder should have an understanding of the security challenges faced in Nigeria, in the context of our Business and also understand what the Business entails.
Additional requirements include:
Degree level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Training or qualification in Security Risk Management or related discipline.
Fluent spoken English at IELTS Level 7
Minimum of 5 years proven experience within the security industry corporate sector, public sector, development sector
Candidate must be eligible to qualify for UKFCO vetting.
Experience operating in Hostile Environment
Strong Analytical Skills
Ability to work independently
Relationship & People Management
Ability to speak and write Hausa fluently is desirable
Please refer to the role profile for more information on the role responsibilities/accountabilities and person specification, by clicking on the links for relevant document to support your application:
Role profile- Head of Security, Nigeria.pdf
British Council Behaviours.pdf
British Council Core Skills.pdf
Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES.
Closing date for applications is 27 March 2019 (23:59 UK time)
About us:
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
Our Equality Commitment:
Valuing diversity is essential to the British Council’s work. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks.
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