Senior Officer, Security and Safety (Warehouse, Otta) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal neonatal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Security and Safety (Warehouse, Otta)

Location: Otta, Ogun State

Responsibilities

• This position will reports to the Deputy Director, Warehouse Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety and security of SFH staff, commodities, assets and materials within and around the warehouse.
• S/He will ensure that SFH Warehouse premises, vehicles and assets are safe, well fortified in terms of fire safety and free from hazards.
• The candidate will ensure that a high level of procedural security is in place at the Warehouse premises, including access control, visitor protocols, key management etc.
• S/He will actively develop and maintain security influence networks with stakeholders attend and contribute to external security networks.
• S/He will ensure consistent incident reporting within the Warehouse location and identify the learning needs of SFH employees in relations to safety and security matters. In addition, s/he will monitor and supervise all Contract Security Personnel both at night and day.

Requirements

• Must be educated to a degree level or relevant certification in relevant field e.g. Sociology, Criminology or Psychology.
• Masters degree in a related field is of added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years practical experience in military, police or Para-military outfits.
• Must possess strong self-drive, excellent leadership skills, ability to build relationships.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision with high level of integrity and responsibility.
• Must have appreciable skills in risk appraisal, duty of care and risk mitigation interventions.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014

Method Of Application
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address, should be sent to:  [email protected] beside the job you are applying for. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted