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Director of Global Security
About this role
Jhpiego Nigeria, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, seeks a Director of Global Security in Abuja. The role oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of security strategies to protect staff and ensure continuity of operations across Jhpiego’s global offices. The DGS serves as the subject matter expert on safety and security, leads worldwide security incidents, and develops policies and systems for business continuity and resilience. The position requires managing security risk, coordinating with partners and internal teams, and providing training and guidance on security topics.
What you would do
- Lead strategic security planning and implementation across Jhpiego and liaise with field security experts and agencies
- Serve as the interface for all safety and security functions and manage vendor relationships for security services
- Develop relationships with INGO security bodies for threat monitoring and intelligence
- Identify and mitigate physical security risks and coordinate with other business units on security goals
- Prepare investigations and reports on security violations or incidents
- Provide guidance on physical security, risk analysis, travel security, crisis management, and investigative matters
- Analyse security exposures, measure effectiveness, and benchmark the security program
- Advise on travel security risks and real-time responses for high-risk travel
- Review and implement global asset security and risk management strategies
- Oversee safety and security-related investigations and ensure regulatory and policy compliance
What they are asking for
- 15 years of security management experience in INGOs or similar contexts
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or related field
- Experience in on-the-ground security management in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
- Experience with crisis management and security reporting
- Experience with engaging government authorities and law enforcement in developing countries
- Proven leadership and people-management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with security protocols in conflict areas and senior-level work on US Government-funded projects
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