Zonal Security Manager (West Africa) at Fadac Resources and Services

Fadac Resources and Services - Our client is one of the world's largest outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide.

Due to expansion they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Zonal Security Manager ( West Africa)

Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Role

• To ensure implementation of security regime across the cluster of VAC’s which he/she is responsible for.
• To monitor the security policies and conduct investigations.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct operational risk assessment of proposed VAC and passport/VAF movement from VAC to Post.
• Create relevant processes required to implement Corporate Security Strategy and Policies within the given zone.
• Liaise with local Post and Government authorities.
• Ensure all critical service levels are met & contractual obligations complied to, with deviations reported through incident report framework
• Ensure compliance with VFS Global defined information security policies and procedures applicable to the role.
• Plan & monitor security arrangements involving preparation of security plans, deployment & training of security personnel within the given region, etc.
• Support/ Generate periodic Reports and information/ details for the MIS. Send MIS reports on performance indicators. Ensure timely reporting and handling of security issues.
• Maintain logs of Critical Service Level-3 fulfillment for UK VACs and send timely & accurate MIS reports.
• Assist in carrying out investigations/ Inquiries as mandated by the management.
• Collaborate in implementing security policies and data protection laws in business.
• Assist Operations and Human Resources in corporate governance.
• Responsible for guard force management at all Visa Application Centres(VACs) within the specified zone.
• Ensure life safety of all inside VAC and institute loss prevention measures to prevent incidents/accidents.
• Plan the resource allocation & budgeting of security equipment and measures for the given region.
• Ensure expenditure is as per the risk profiling of the given zone and as given in the annual budget.
• Ensure maintenance of customer (Missions) satisfaction levels on security issues.
• Undertake initiatives & conduct research to ensure cost implementation of best practices and cost effective measures within the given zone.
• Conduct regular safety drills & ensure communication of necessary safety measures to all employees.
• Ensure that security incidents and/or crisis do not compromise operations & are reported immediately using VFS Global Corporate Security Incident Management framework.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with security service providers/ Vendors.
• Co-ordination of resources to ensure appropriate and cost-effective control and management of security risks.
• Ensure appropriate protective security awareness, training, and education programs are implemented to maintain high security awareness levels among employees.
• Keep a track of the political security scenario and possible threats to business, assets, employees, etc. and update the Operations team accordingly in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate vigilance and surveillance with continuous monitoring of the security functioning of the VAC/ VFS Global centers.
• Upkeep and maintenance of the Security equipment’s of the VAC to minimize security downtime.
• Ensure appropriate and consistent compliance with relevant Security policies, contracts and regulations.
• Support, as appropriate, protective security management initiatives in respect of secure transportation of business related confidential data.
• Management of Incidents with prompt reporting and early closures with robust mitigation actions.
• Periodic review and risk assessment of the security set-up of the VACs and initiate measures to mitigate the risks.
• Judicious use of natural resources.
• Shall adhere to environment health and safety policy/objectives and guidelines of the organisation.

Indicative KRA’s / Budgetary and Revenue Responsibilities:

• Comply with budgets.
• Training.
• Maintain MIS.
• Prepare budget for security equipment and guarding area of responsibility.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of Graduate or its global equivalent degree;
• Post graduate or its global equivalent degree.
• Certification Courses related to Security measures and norms.
• 6 -10 years experience in Armed Forces/ Corporate Security Division.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-site security environment.

Knowledge & Key Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct investigations and interviews conclusions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication (verbal & written) skills and ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups and accurately document investigative and other job-related activities.
• Working knowledge of computer based databases and word processing programs and concepts.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly demanding work environment with minimal supervision of day-to-day activities.
• specific Knowledge & skills: its global equivalent degree.
• Understand operational, regulatory and compliance issues.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2021.