Help desk – Security Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop security threat monitoring, management, and escalation processes 
• Establish processes for visitor verification 
• Coordinate the intake of security-related information from multiple sources including local community leaders, field  officers, state, and national security forces 
• Synthesize security information and distribute timely communications about risks to project staff 
• Track risks in a database and brief management weekly.

Requirements: 

• A degree or equivalent of any discipline
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of work experience
• Security training with basic knowledge of the  law 
• Computer literate and proficient with  Microsoft Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  Notes), video conference software (e.g, Teams,  Zoom, Google Meet)  
• Speak fluent English and Hausa and can work  proficiently in both languages Resident of  Katsina  
• Available for onboarding by mid-December
• Available for project take-off in January 2023 after contract has been signed.

Competencies 

• Integrity - behaves with honesty and ethics  
• Professionalism and legal compliance - able to follow the rule of law at all times 
• Dependability - behaves in a reliable, responsible, and dependable when fulfilling obligations  
• Stress tolerance - is calm and effective when dealing with high-stress situations 
• Problem-solving - ability to use logic to diagnose complex problems and identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions 
• Attention to detail - pays close attention to what other people are saying; careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.

Preferred:

• Attained minimum rank as Assistant  superintendent (ASP) in the police force, civil defense, military, NDLEA, prisons, immigration, customs 
• Familiarity with electronic security surveillance systems.

Working Conditions 

• Onsite 
• Full-time, 8 am to 5 pm, Mondays to Fridays with occasional extended and weekend hours 
• Remuneration would include group life insurance and basic individual health insurance
• 1-year contract 
  

Note: We are committed to improving diversity in the workspace and work to ensure that our team supports our employees. We strongly encourage applications from women.