Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the position below;
Job Title: Chief Security Officer
Location: Warri , Nigeria
Educational Qualification:
• Must have a solid understanding of information technology and information security.
• 10 – 12 years progressive experience working in a security department /organisation / agency.
• Must have strong working knowledge of pertinent law and the law enforcement community.
• Consensus-builder, while still results-oriented and commitment focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with risk analysis and contingency planning
• A bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or any relevant field. A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Knowledge, skill and experience:
Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive leader who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and nontechnical staff.
Responsibilities
• Manage the development and implementation of security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
• Physical protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, video surveillance and more.
• Environmental scanning on threat, determine level of risk and apply security phases.
• Interfacing with security departments in other organisations
• Manage security escorts to support the needs of the center
• Work with outside consultants as appropriate for independent security measures
• Create, maintain and improve safety in the center.
• Lead operational risk management activities and assessment
• Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with foundation strategic plan
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary
• Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities, personnel and information systems.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies
Applicants from any of the 9 states in the Niger Delta will be given a priority over other applicants
Application Method:
Suitability statement and CV's with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail should be sent to edc@rhizomeng.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: April 13th, 2012.