Saturday, November 14, 2015

Creative Associates Development (Security Advisor)

Creative Associates Development seeks to fill several new positions to support a five-year program, The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus NEI+ funded by the United States Agency for International Development., NEI+ works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.  All positions will be based in the project office in Abuja. Some positions may require travel within other regions of Nigeria, including the Northern States.

Job Title
Security Advisor

Location 
Abuja

Job Field
Security, Intelligence

Summary
The Security Advisor in Abuja works with the HQ Security Manager to manage and coordinate all Creative security and safety programs, plans and policies relevant to the project including detailed security procedures that comply with Creative security policies. This will include emergency response drills and communication procedures for the project.


Responsibilities
Provide security, safety and risk mitigation advice and recommendations to the COP.
Ensure that project staff complies with project security procedures.
Monitor and analyze the ongoing threat environment faced by the project and brief the COP accordingly. Distribute threat warnings to all staff as appropriate. Ensure that appropriate risk migration measures are taken by the project to respond to the threats or changes in threats faced by the project. This is to include physical protection measures, safe working routines, movement restrictions, protection equipment and security staff provision, as required.
Oversee movement control and coordination for the project, including driver and vehicle deployment and staff whereabouts.
Oversee any security provider contracted by the project to ensure contractual compliance and performance of their duties, and act as the focal point of contact with the security provider.
Report security incidents, violations and recommended corrective actions, as appropriate, to the COP, the appointing authority and the HQ Security Department.
Ensure all new employee/contractor personnel receive appropriate security orientations and briefings
Verify that all security devices such as locks, alarms, access systems and physical force protection measures are operational or reported for repair.
Ensure visitor access and vehicle control systems are effective and appropriate for the threat environment.
Work with the HQ Security Manager to maintain the project Crisis Response Plan in coordination with the COP, and ensure that the contact information contained therein is always up-to-date.
Provide a weekly security report to the COP and HQ Security Department.
Be able to assist with out-of-hours emergency response at the project, if needed.
Assist the project with business continuity planning, as required.
Ensure that the Creative Sensitive Information CSI Plan is distributed to and is being followed by project staff
Manage the Office Manager, Office Assistant, Drivers, IT specialist, Janitors and all other administrative staff;
In conjunction with program staff, oversee administration and logistical support to program activities, including program events and general program workshops
Manage project team in an open and respectful manner, working with local staff to build their competencies and capacity.


Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of security management experience in the context of international development
Familiarity with Security, HR, finance, logistics, procurement and administrative systems
Experience implementing security policies, procedures and protocols
Previous experience with USAID-funded projects
Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and in a collaborative environment
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and flexible work style
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software
Appreciation of and ability to work effectively in, diverse work environments
Field-based security and crisis management experience
Previous work experience in hostile, post-conflict environments
Work experience abroad, preferably in the international development arena.


Method of Application
Forward CV to recruiting@crea-neiplus.com


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