Security Manager at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University

Position Reports to: Country Director

Overview

• The Security Manager oversees the safety & security aspects of Jhpiego’s projects funded by US government and private foundations.
• S / he will ensure that security strategy for the Nigeria Country Office is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed; consistent with Jhpiego policies, standards and requirements.
• Ensure proper security coordination of all Jhpiego offices and field locations in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the CD in establishing an effective Safety, Security and Emergency Management Team (SSEMT) / Local Incident Management Team (LIMT);
• Communicating the membership and function of the Safety, Security and Emergency Management Team / LIMT to all stakeholders;
• Develop, review and ensure effective implementation of the Jhpiego Nigeria Security Management Plans including a security plan in assigned offices, together with key staff.
• Prepare timely security updates, based on information from internal and external sources including the US Government, to support policy and procedure reviews as well as to mitigate risks to programming.
• Monitor implementation of safety and security protocols and promptly advise the CD of any non-compliance and / or concerns / issues.
• Undertake regular site assessments of Jhpiego properties and implementation areas, communications equipment and options; report on findings and implement necessary improvements under the guidance.
• Ensure adequate supply and maintenance of necessary safety and security-related equipment at all offices and international staff residences.
• Under the supervision of CD, develop and implement a regular process of review and revision of security plans, policies, protocols, procedures & standard operating procedures, etc. in collaboration with RSM Consulting (or Jhpiego’s security contractor).
• Maintain regular contact with other agency security focal points, including NGOs, UN, USAID and local authorities related to security issues and concerns especially in program implementation areas.
• Under the direction of CD, provide direct support and advice on response related to safety / security incidents to all staff of Jhpiego – Nigeria.
• Provide safety and security orientation for all new staff, short term technical assistance, expats staff / visitor / guests and update training for existing staff.
• Maintain an updated Jhpiego staff contact list and security notification tree and test the tree on a regular basis.
• Conduct regular site visits to state offices and field sites to assess safety / security arrangements.
• Implement and ensure effective monitoring of a personnel and vehicle tracking system in each office.
• Conduct regular mock drills in all offices (e.g. fire drill, evacuation, etc.)
• Be readily available at all times to the Country Director and field staff to advice on security developments.

Required Qualifications

• First degree in Security Management, Criminology or a related field. A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Professional security management certification
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience with not less than 3 years in a similar role in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Considerable practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of INGO operations.
• Proven experience of field-based training.
• Good attention to detail with ability to follow, applies, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings and analyses
• Be cooperative, hardworking, flexible & dependable.
• Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality
• Extensive experience in setting up and managing safety and security systems and protocols and provide training to staff and partners.
• Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
• Good context analysis skills
• Knowledge of institutional donors (United Nations, USAID/CDC, DFID, etc.) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.