Location: Dakar, Senegal
Job purpose
To act as part of our growing Crisis and Security Consulting team in Dakar, Senegal. This role will manage operations for client projects in the region, deliver crisis and security consulting tasks, and assist with the growth of our new office.
Tasks and responsibilities
Manage operations for long-standing client projects in West Africa, including tasks
such as:
Scope and deliver consulting tasks related to crisis and security upon client
request, including projects such as:
Provide general support to a small, but growing, team based in Dakar.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Experience in crisis and security management, including developing and
managing security management structures and operations
Knowledge on security risks in West Africa
Ability to quickly understand and assimilate information, and determine what
action is required
Prior experience of interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
(including a variety of clients)
Experience in consulting and business development
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent written and spoken French and English
Qualifications and specialist skills
Educated to degree level
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Willingness to travel within West Africa
ECOWAS passport holder.
Competencies
Owns problems, identifies and works with the right people to solve problems quickly within own remit and wider teams
Reviews and looks for efficiencies in ways of working
Is clear, commits and delivers on what is required in the role and strives to exceed expectations
Shows drive and determination to achieve high standards
Communicates clearly verbally and in writing .
Behaviors
All employees are expected to display behaviors reflective of our company values:
Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and
Professionalism and Excellence.
How to apply
If your qualifications, experience and aspirations match our requirements, email a
covering letter and CV, stating your current salary to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members ONLY )
Job purpose
To act as part of our growing Crisis and Security Consulting team in Dakar, Senegal. This role will manage operations for client projects in the region, deliver crisis and security consulting tasks, and assist with the growth of our new office.
Tasks and responsibilities
Manage operations for long-standing client projects in West Africa, including tasks
such as:
- Developing and reviewing security procedures;
- Liaising with local security providers;
- Developing and facilitating training;
- Ensuring performance of project personnel;
- Managing ad hoc tasks outside of normal provision of security services; and
- Ensuring overall health of project.
Scope and deliver consulting tasks related to crisis and security upon client
request, including projects such as:
- Developing risk assessments and treatment plans;
- Conducting site security assessments;
- Drafting crisis or security plans and procedures; and
- Facilitating training activities, amongst others.
Assist with business development efforts throughout West Africa, with a particular
focus on Francophone countries.Provide general support to a small, but growing, team based in Dakar.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Experience in crisis and security management, including developing and
managing security management structures and operations
Knowledge on security risks in West Africa
Ability to quickly understand and assimilate information, and determine what
action is required
Prior experience of interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
(including a variety of clients)
Experience in consulting and business development
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent written and spoken French and English
Qualifications and specialist skills
Educated to degree level
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Willingness to travel within West Africa
ECOWAS passport holder.
Competencies
Owns problems, identifies and works with the right people to solve problems quickly within own remit and wider teams
Reviews and looks for efficiencies in ways of working
Is clear, commits and delivers on what is required in the role and strives to exceed expectations
Shows drive and determination to achieve high standards
Communicates clearly verbally and in writing .
Behaviors
All employees are expected to display behaviors reflective of our company values:
Integrity and Ethics, Collaboration and Teamwork, Commitment to People and
Professionalism and Excellence.
How to apply
If your qualifications, experience and aspirations match our requirements, email a
covering letter and CV, stating your current salary to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members ONLY )