Security Manager at Oando

Reports to: Head Security

Supervises: Security Supervisor, Security Analyst

Job Purpose

The Corporate Security Manager is responsible for implementing strategic vision and operational aspects of security management for Oando Group Plc.

The Corporate Security Manager is responsible for evaluating risks and threats to the Group and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to mitigate the risk, including terrorism. He/ She is also responsible for implementing security policies and procedures through security personnel within the Group

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or Security related studies
• Master’s Degree or specialized courses in Security, Intelligence, Criminology or similar qualification
• Minimum of 12 years related working experience
• Affiliation to professional bodies such as ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) will be an added advantage

Main Responsibility Area

Essential Function

• Responsible for operational aspects of security management for Oando Group Plc.
• Responsible for evaluating risks and threats to the Group and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to mitigate the risk.
• Responsible for the Group’s operations, information, physical, personnel, technical and cyber security in all locations, offices, residences, guest houses, terminals, facilities, platforms, equipment, pipelines.
• Implement all approved Corporate Security Policies, Procedures and risk & vulnerability audit recommendations for Oando Group Plc.
• Maintain excellent working relationship including operational and administrative contacts with Government security agencies.
• Supervises the issuance of Access Control Authorization.
• Ensures that Security Operations Centres (Control Rooms) are fully functional.
• Coordinate Emergency Operations Centre activities relating to security during an emergency and is a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Initiate, facilitate, and promote activities to foster information Security awareness. Monitor internal control systems to ensure that appropriate information access levels and security clearances are maintained
• Develop and conduct training on personnel security awareness, education & communications for all to all employees, contractors, alliances, and other third parties
• Evaluate threats to the company’s image and physical property and implement necessary actions to mitigate the risk.
• Coordination of executive protection and travel advisories. Review all travels and manage safety strategies related to moderate and high risk locations

Non-Essential Function

• Recommend protection measures.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on security policies, standards and procedures
• Develop and administer security programmes to guard against theft, vandalism, violence, or other threats against the Group or its employees

Core Competencies

• Integrating safety and security policies with business operations
• Evaluating safety and security plans for effectiveness
• Building and managing emergency response teams
• Conducting risk audits and assessments
• Overseeing security investigations
• Possess bilingual skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Knowledge & understanding of security issues within the oil & gas industry

Key Performance Indicators

• Effectiveness in managing risks and proactive in proffering solutions to any security threats to lives and property.
• Effectiveness in getting intelligence report and usage.
• Sustained level of engagement providing security results
• Solution developed reducing security issues
• Ability to motivate supervised staff to accomplish goals & increase productivity
• Timely dissemination of security information