Country Security Manager

Job Description : ountry Security Manager at ACTED Nigeria Ref: CSM / NIA Location: Abuja Employment Type: Fixed Term Duration: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Duties And Responsibilities Department management: • Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified national security field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director • Supervise and mentor national security officers, focal points, guards and drivers • Make frequent site visits to ACTED premises to carry out performance assessments and provide constant support to the security team • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff Context & Risk analysis: • Develop and regularly update the country security profile (with regards to the socio-economic, political and/or military situation in the country, the country criminality profile, the nature of ongoing conflicts or crises climatic & seismic hazards and health risks, ) • Follow-up on major country events and developments Expected Skills and Qualifications • At least 20 years experience out of which minimum 8 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East; • Extensive experience in security management and procedures; • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills; • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure; • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments; • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions; • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office; Remuneration • Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience • Living allowance of 300 USD • Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract length and country of assignment) • Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED • Provision of medical and repatriation insurances.

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