NDI Job Temporary Resident Security Advisor Nigeria
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
(NDI) seeks a Resident Security Advisor to oversee security and operations
support to NDI Nigeria programs.
Responsibilities include coordinating security policies and
procedures for NDI/Nigeria, reporting to the NDI/Nigeria Country Director and
coordinating closely with the Director for Global Security and Operations and
program staff in Washington, DC. The position is a six-month assignment located
in Abuja, Nigeria.
RESIDENT SECURITY ADVISOR
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate as the point of contact for all security-related
issues
Maintain awareness of the security environment and potential
areas of risk for NDI personnel and activities, particularly in Abuja.
Ensure implementation of program security plan,
communication protocols, and emergency plans; and recommend specific actions
and policies designed to enhance staff security;
Identify current and emerging threats and NDI vulnerability
based on current and proposed programming and activities,
Provide mentorship for Local National Security Focal
Point. Work to build security management
capacity at all levels, to include periodic training to staff, guards and
drivers on incident management, travel safety, access control or other topics
as indicated by management (first aid, surveillance detection for example) .
Review physical security procedures and practices on an
ongoing basis and recommend updates where necessary; provide supervision of
office guard force, ensure standing orders are in place and followed,
Oversee and coordinate the procurement of external support
services, including panic button response, security technology, and medical
assistance companies;
Ensure NDI local staff travel is properly planned,
resourced, and tracked.
Ensure office has sufficient resources for routine and
emergency communications. Manage
satellite phone and personnel tracker
pool, and provide periodic testing/training of units, provide
recommendations on additional communications resources such as personnel
tracking, sat-based hotspots etc.
Ensure NDI’s disaster preparedness, medical response, and
evacuation planning are sound and properly resourced; provide direct incident
management support in the event of major incident.
Provide security support to NDI sponsored events including
venue assessment, liaison with venue and other local security actors (MOPOL,
Police, etc.)
Establish security and operation program with documented
standards and process and procedures for transition at end of assignment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability and experience managing
security/operations teams.
Commitment and demonstrated ability to build national staff
capacity in the areas of logistics, operations, and security.
Cultural sensitivity in working with a multinational office
staff.
Detail oriented, highly flexible and strong organizational
skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Sense of initiative, self-motivated, and
goal/deadline-oriented.
Working knowledge of Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google
Drive, G+, etc.) and Microsoft Word and Excel strongly desired
Working knowledge of budget management and ability to
prepare timely, complete, and accurate reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in issues related to international
relations, business administration, or international development, or equivalent
years of relevant experience required.
Minimum of fourteen (14) years in NGO, humanitarian and/or
economic development work overseas.
Experience working in post-conflict environments and/or
countries undergoing political transitions required.
Experience managing and implementing logistics, operations,
and security systems.
Experience managing and implementing programs related to
international development activities a plus.
NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation,
marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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