Country Security Manager at ABB

Reference Number: NG70067767_E1
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-Time
Contract: Regular/Permanent

Overview/Job Description

• Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
• You as a Country Security Manager will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be providing competent functional country support throughout Nigeria and other neighboring countries.
• Ensuring that ABB in Nigeria operates in alignment with security standards. Implementing region security plan according to agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coaching, supporting and providing advice to country leadership and line managers on security matters, and reporting on security performances of the respective organizations along ABB's value chain.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitoring physical security of NG-ABB premises and providing necessary advice to management.
• Providing NG-ABB expats with security briefings, updates, advice and keeping full database of their details and dependents in Nigeria.
• Providing visitors with required briefings/updates and maintaining necessary contact with them.
• Supporting, coordinating and monitoring security arrangements for ABB projects and movement of personnel inside Nigeria.
• Providing security updates and monthly security reports to Country and Regional Security management.
• Maintaining effective network with security peers and local authorities to share necessary security information and best practices.
• Acting as a member of NGABB Crisis Management Team and training staff on ABB security policies, procedures and regulations.
• Performing necessary audits at ABB premises, approved accommodations and project sites.
• Identifying, investigating and resolving security breaches.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• A University degree, or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of experience in Security Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Corporate Security and Crisis management.
• Previous experience in multinational companies is a plus.
• Proven leadership skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Flexible to travel.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English & French language is required.