Hiring Organization: Chemonics
Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBD
Closing Date: Open Till Filled
Chemonics seeks a Nigerian Security Manager for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management project and Global Fund project in Nigeria. These projects aim to ensure an uninterrupted supply of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world. The Security Manager will be responsible for managing the security platform supporting all project operations in Nigeria and will develop a strong understanding of Chemonics’ corporate security policies and procedures. This individual will also supervise two regional security managers to ensure regular coordination and consistency of security procedures across Nigeria and will be responsible for building strategic relationships with the Nigerian government and security sector. This position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities Include:Lead the development of the Nigerian security platform by developing comprehensive and realistic security protocols for program operations in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
Manage direct-line security advisors and ensure appropriate professional standards, growth, and performance
Establish relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities and development organizations to obtain the most current information affecting the security of the program. Liaise with local security forces, beneficiaries and members of the team and establish a network of contacts who can provide information on a regular basis
Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and management for special security requirements, including general and facility security assessments; event security; security for staff traveling in and around Nigeria; support regional assessments and/or project movements in risk areas; and any situation that might threaten the safety of staff and operations
Manage security subcontractors and optimize the subcontractor’s performance through inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with requirements, guidance and instructions for remedial actions, and oversight to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Particularly, work closely with the Country Security Director to educate the security providers to the programmatic approach and methodology
Conduct incident and situation reporting by providing reports as requested to senior management team that capture major events, impact on staff or program delivery, and guidance or recommendations.
Manage the implementation and quality control of security policies and the standard operating procedures
Manage and continuously upgrade the Chemonics security management program
Recommend staff security training programs and monitor completion and compliance, including regular briefings, security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and movement restrictions
Job Qualifications
Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBD
Closing Date: Open Till Filled
Chemonics seeks a Nigerian Security Manager for the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management project and Global Fund project in Nigeria. These projects aim to ensure an uninterrupted supply of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world. The Security Manager will be responsible for managing the security platform supporting all project operations in Nigeria and will develop a strong understanding of Chemonics’ corporate security policies and procedures. This individual will also supervise two regional security managers to ensure regular coordination and consistency of security procedures across Nigeria and will be responsible for building strategic relationships with the Nigerian government and security sector. This position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities Include:Lead the development of the Nigerian security platform by developing comprehensive and realistic security protocols for program operations in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
Manage direct-line security advisors and ensure appropriate professional standards, growth, and performance
Establish relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities and development organizations to obtain the most current information affecting the security of the program. Liaise with local security forces, beneficiaries and members of the team and establish a network of contacts who can provide information on a regular basis
Provide leadership, strategic guidance, and management for special security requirements, including general and facility security assessments; event security; security for staff traveling in and around Nigeria; support regional assessments and/or project movements in risk areas; and any situation that might threaten the safety of staff and operations
Manage security subcontractors and optimize the subcontractor’s performance through inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with requirements, guidance and instructions for remedial actions, and oversight to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Particularly, work closely with the Country Security Director to educate the security providers to the programmatic approach and methodology
Conduct incident and situation reporting by providing reports as requested to senior management team that capture major events, impact on staff or program delivery, and guidance or recommendations.
Manage the implementation and quality control of security policies and the standard operating procedures
Manage and continuously upgrade the Chemonics security management program
Recommend staff security training programs and monitor completion and compliance, including regular briefings, security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures and movement restrictions
Job Qualifications
Strong contextual knowledge of the security environment in Nigeria and Nigerian Security issues, including the current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices
10 or more years of experience in security management and oversight of security platforms
Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in order to promote an accurate understanding of risk and strengthen knowledge of country context
Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred
Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID processes and regulations preferred
Well-connected with local Nigerian authorities and international NGOs operating in Nigeria, as well as possessing a high ability to build strategic relationships and expand network
Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures, proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English is required
Application instructions:
Please apply with your CV and cover letter using this link by September 12, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists. This position is only open to local applicants legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/
10 or more years of experience in security management and oversight of security platforms
Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in order to promote an accurate understanding of risk and strengthen knowledge of country context
Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or military coupled with private sector work experience preferred
Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID processes and regulations preferred
Well-connected with local Nigerian authorities and international NGOs operating in Nigeria, as well as possessing a high ability to build strategic relationships and expand network
Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures, proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English is required
Application instructions:
Please apply with your CV and cover letter using this link by September 12, 2022. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists. This position is only open to local applicants legally authorized to work in Nigeria.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/