Title: Security Manager

Project/Team: Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Type: Full-Time
Open To: Nigerian Nationals

Number of Vacancies: 1

Background:

Navanti has a requirement for a Security Manager to support the Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP), which assists USAID/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)/Nigeria by providing independent, verifiable data on the outputs and quality of its humanitarian assistance activities. Due to the non-permissive environment, where USAID/BHA/Nigeria staff cannot visit activity sites, the NTPMP ensures oversight and accountability of implementing partners, mitigates risks, and improves the delivery of goods and services. The TPM findings will inform real-time program adjustments, future program designs, and ensure program accountability.

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Security Manager will manage all aspects of security management for the NTPMP team and will assist in developing security protocols for project operations in Nigeria, keeping project team members and consultants informed with up-to-date local information and situation reports that affect security procedures and day-to-day operations in the office and when out in the field.

Overall, the NTPMP will provide USAID with critical data in a challenging operating environment, helping ensure humanitarian assistance programs are executed effectively, on time, and within budget. Navanti’s NTPMP team will monitor performance, contextual factors, and other relevant data to inform program accountability, oversight, and adaptive management, contributing to effective humanitarian assistance delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Safety & Security Focal Point (SSFP) for program staff and consultants, addressing all safety and security concerns.
• Manage daily safety and security operations for the Abuja and Maiduguri offices, including bi-annual reviews, security protocols for visitors and staff, and daily safety checks and training, such as active shooter drills, fire evacuation, and civil disorder responses.
• Oversee journey management by maintaining daily communication with NTPMP personnel and assets, ensuring travel safety and security.
• Track the movement of staff and consultants during travel, analyzing field sites and advising on necessary adjustments based on current security information. Utilize smartphone tracking tools, such as Vismo, to maintain communication and track travel status.
• Maintain a detailed record of approved locations for staff and consultants, based on established safety baselines and the assessed threat levels of each region.
• Collaborate with NTPMP management to develop incident management and response protocols, ensuring the team is prepared for any security-related emergencies.
• Triage and manage incident reports, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and thoroughly.
• Monitor security developments across the country and provide daily intelligence updates and situation reports relevant to NTPMP activities.
• Develop and manage the overall security framework for the NTPMP, ensuring that all safety and security procedures are up to date and effectively implemented.
• Provide comprehensive safety and security briefings for expatriate travelers and for all personnel traveling within Nigeria.
• Work closely with Navanti’s Security Department to create and implement emergency and security plans; ensure that all staff are trained on the procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with security networks, including local NGOs, PLSO, OSAC, and security representatives at various office and travel locations, to enhance the understanding of local threats and risks.
• Develop, review, and implement Security Management Plans and Protocols to ensure the safety of NTPMP staff, assets, travel, and overall project continuity.
• Continuously develop and refine security management strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency, taking into account evolving project needs and team dynamics.
• Conduct security risk assessments for all geographic locations where field visits are scheduled and provide recommendations to mitigate potential threats.
• Perform additional safety and security duties as required by NTPMP and Navanti management.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Nigerian citizen/resident required.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections in Nigeria to promote an accurate and timely understanding of the security context.
• 5+ years of experience working in a security management capacity in Nigeria, preferably for a non-governmental organization or development organization.
• Prior professional experience in law enforcement or military is preferred.
• Security Management qualification preferred, such as CSMP or CPP.
• Proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including the current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce security deliverables and high-quality documentation, such as security risk assessments, site assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and briefing documents.
• Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures in face-to-face and remote environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT capabilities, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Nigeria.
• Willingness to work outside of regular business hours for projects as needed.