Principal Security Expert at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile, is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Principal Security Expert

Location: Abuja,NG

Job Summary

• Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective security services support to safeguard the EMTSs assets and personnel in the northern region.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Advice on appropriate contingencies to ensure that EMTS business and assets are adequately secured and protected.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the security activities.
• Continuously review the unit/ teams activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Identify required resources, personnel, infrastructure required to achieve the unit strategy.
• Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders i.e. relevant security agencies (SSS, Nigerian Police, Army etc).
• Coordinate escort and Executive security operations in the northern region.

Operational:

• Update the security policies and procedures on a regular basis in line with environmental realities and innovation.
• Monitor Service level Agreement (SLA) with security service providers in northern region.
• Conduct spot checks/ random site visit to all business locations within northern region.
• Train EMTS personnel in regional offices on security policies and procedures.
• Participate in the deployment of up-to-date security equipment for locations in northern region.
• Manage activities of security officers in assigned region ensuring optimal service delivery and compliance with stated policies and procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness/efficiency of security systems on an on-going basis and proffer appropriate recommendation.
• Identify and recommend relevant security enhancement equipment (surveillance and electronic security systems), programs and initiatives to ensure the organizations assets are adequately protected
• Coordinate the processing of identity/access cards for all staff, visitors and contractors in the northern region.
• Manage and control access to EMTS facilities in the northern region.
• Ensure incidents and crisis are proactively and promptly identified, managed and mitigated effectively.
• Investigate and report on industrial accidents and recommend ways of preventing future occurrence.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, monitoring performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Security
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Security

Educational Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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