Head of Safety, Security and Government Protocol at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Safety, Security and Government Protocol

Location: Abuja

The Opportunity

• The Head of Safety, Security and Government Protocol will be responsible for the development and implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures in order to ensure the security and safety of all Plan staff, property and operations at the country office and state level.
• He/she will interface with government authorities across the country in the areas of protocols and interagency affairs, such as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.   

About You

• We are looking for a security professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field, with at least 4-5 years’ experience in security, health and safety management or similar capacity.
• He/she should possess good understanding of national security-related issues and their relations to Plan’s contexts, experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational analyses, including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action.

Application Closing Date
19th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.
• Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.