National Safety and Security Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Job Title: National Safety and Security Manager

Job Type: Full Time
 Location: Abuja
 Job Field: Security

The Role

• The overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support.
• Support the Head of Safety and Security develop and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and Save the Children standards.
• Ensure that all staff understand country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in a related field; Formal security qualification or advanced security management training, Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• A minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff with Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2013

Method of Application
Kindly send your CV and Covering Letter on or before 16th July 2013 explaining why you are suitable for the position you afre applying for, to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.