Security Officer

Security
Lagos
May 16, 2025
Full Time
Application ends: May 23, 2025

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Job Description

Background

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-for-profit organization that promotes access to Qualitative Healthcare, Education and Economic Strengthening Opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS (GF), TB and Malaria, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators, which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Job Description

  • The Officer will ensure provision of adequate security and safeguard to personnel and properties of the project. Such as security advisory, surveillance and liaison with statutory architecture if the need arises.
  • Ensure staff readiness, resilience, and adherence to security policy.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

  • Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Security Administration or Related Field.
  • Typically requires 3+ years of security experience in corporate or government organizations or military asset protection programs.
  • Demonstrated experience with implementing security strategies, policies, procedures and standards.
  • Demonstrated experience with risk management and contract and vendor negotiations.
  • Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
  • Prior work in a non-governmental organization (NGO)
  •  At least two years’ NGO/INGO or other Humanitarian security experience, preferably with a large (200+) operation, directly related to West Africa preferably