Chief Field Office Security Manager Job

* Position title: Chief Field Office Security Manager
* Grade: PL-3
* Position N°: 0884
* Reference: ADB/ 10/107
* Publication date: 05/08/2010
* Closing date: 07/09/2010

Objectives

The key security objectives are to assure for all of the Bank’s location throughout Africa the:

* Management of protection of all ADB assets and personnel in Field Office locations.
* Management of security and emergency contingency plans for all Field Offices.
* Manage all strategic security documents at the regional level.
* Manage the preparation of threat level reports relating to Field Offices.
* Mitigation management and identification of all threats to the ADB in Field Office locations and the development of risk mitigation strategies and effective counter measures.
* Lending the Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment management process to be included in all Security Unit (SECU) reporting to the Head of Unit, Security.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Security Unit in fulfilling his prime duties the Security Manager is tasked to:

* Manage the Field Office security plan in coordination with the five regional Field Office Security Officers.
* Collect, prepare, maintain and put into action the ADB’s strategic risk assessment program for the Field Offices, through which he will identify and characterize threats, assess risks, design countermeasures to eliminate or reduce risks and propose cost-effective solutions for a safe return to Headquarters.
* Provide security advice for all Field Offices to the Head of the Security Unit in both a pro-active and reactive manner.
* Manage all Field Office related security documentation such as risk assessments, security procedures, reports concerning threat levels, security incidents involving ADB personnel, the organization of security at the Field Offices and the analysis of security events affecting the Bank at all regional locations.
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with the security authorities at Field Office locations, with the United Nations Security Coordination Department, and also with counterparts in similar organizations.
* Manage the physical security environment at the Field Offices to support decentralization.
* Conduct liaison with the contracted security companies across Africa.
* Manage crisis and emergency plans for all personnel in the Field Offices, covering eventualities such as war, country evacuation, earthquake, flood, fire and temporary loss of asset access, and any other credible natural/man made disaster or major accident.
* Set in the absence of the Head of Unit.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

* At least a Master degree or its equivalent in a security related field.
* At least 7 (seven) years of relevant and pertinent experience in the security profession.
* Extensive experience in military, police or relative field required.
* Able to propose any creation or modification of policies or procedures concerning security at the Fields Offices by way of their submission and discussion with the Head of the Security Unit.
* High level degree of confidentially and integrity; very good interrelations skills, and diplomatic skills.
* High level of credibility, as he is invested with a high degree of authority both internally and externally.
* Discreet and quiet professionalism with career background in security field.
* Proven leadership; Ability to work in a stressful environment and able to deliver timely results.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English or French; with a working knowledge of the other language; Ability to think strategically.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and implement concrete solutions.
* Excellent customer service attitude and ability to work in a team and manage diverse elements through complex project management scenario.
* Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

A full background investigation must be completed on the selected candidate

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality. The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.