Security Manager Abuja

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is actively recruiting for a Security Manager position in Abuja. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Security / Intelligence sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Security / Intelligence • Location Preference: in Abuja

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Security Manager position is an important role within Nigeria's Security / Intelligence sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Security / Intelligence offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Security Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Security / Intelligence field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Security / Intelligence sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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United Nations International  Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged  children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every  child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Manager

Job No: 595419

Location: Abuja

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Categories: Security Description

How can you make a difference?

You report to the Representative and maintains a direct technical reporting line with the Regional Security Adviser (RSA) (Matrix Management). You are responsible for advising the Representative and Country Office management on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with the UN and the UNICEF Security Framework of Accountability. You contribute to the UNICEF mandate and security strategy through the effective implementation of a strong security risk management process. You manage, on behalf of the Representative, all security activities in support of the country. You implement and manage security activities at the duty station in close coordination with all members of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) including the UN Department of Safety and Security and UN Agencies, Funds, Programmes and Organizations (AFPO) as well as INGO partners in line with the Saving Lives Together policy. As a member of the UN Security Cell, s/he contributes to the development of assessments, procedures and guidelines including Security Risk Management (SRMs), Country Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) and the relevant Security Plan(s).

Summary of Key Functions / Accountabilities

Security Risk Management and Planning Security Services Programmatic Security Information and Analysis Security Networking and Partnerships Security Compliance Monitoring Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

Education: 

An Advanced University Degree is required.

Work Experience: 

A minimum of eight years of professional experience in security risk management and/or security analysis is required.  Demonstrated international security management experience in emergency and/or conflict contexts and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System are required.

Security Management, Security Analysis, Risk Management, Security Coordination, Security Reporting, Security Training.

Fluency in English is required.    

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language Experience with interagency security coordination. Experience partnering with international NGOs. Experience in humanitarian access strategies. Familiarity with saving lives together policy. Experience with residential security measures. Experience managing security communications systems. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

11th September, 2025 (W. Central Africa Standard Time) How to Apply

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