Readiness Program Officer Emergency Management/Security

Health & Safety

Lagos

Under the general supervision of the Management Consular Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing services to enhance the Government of Canada’s operational and physical security planning as well as preparedness and resilience in Lagos.

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Mid level
• Experience Length:3 years

• The incumbent will research and analyze the security environment in Lagos and its environs; advice on operational security matters; conduct research, draft reports and advise the Management Consular Officer and other staff on issues affecting the safety and security of staff, dependants, information, assets and operations in Lagos;
• Develop an extensive network of contacts, liaise with a wide range of local authorities and others who provide security and emergency services, and with counterparts in other organizations
• Assist in the management of a locally-contracted guard force
• Coordinate background checks on Locally Engaged Staff and contractors
• Deliver routine group and individual security briefings
• Develop, implement, and deliver operational security measures
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the program budget and contracting
• Contribute to emergency management activities and business continuity planning, including providing support for consular-related emergency management services to assist Canadians abroad; and performing other duties as required.

• Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, (language) and experience.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
• The language will be assessed further during the process
• Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
• Academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in the area of security, logistics, emergency/crisis management, political risk management or operations management (other related areas of study may be considered) or A University degree from a recognized institution with additional training and experience in the field of security emergency/crisis management, political risk, and security awareness
• Advanced level in English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of one of the local languages of Nigeria.

01 Mar, 2023