Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: ESR Adviser / Ops
Job Requisition ID: R155135 Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Job Family Group: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Worker Type: Regular
Business unit: Integrated Gas and Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals
What is the Role?
To play a key role in achieving the objectives of the External Security Relations Team (deployments, approvals, waivers, response to summons/interviews, compliance to VPHSR etc.) through networking / interactions with middle level staff of Government Security Agencies (e.g. Nigeria Police Force, State Security Services (SSS), Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, Nigerian Security & Civil Defence Corp, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Office of the National Security Adviser etc.).
To manage security operations in the Abuja office, Management Guest House and environs to mitigate threats to personnel, assets, information and reputation.
Principal Accountabilities
Plan and monitor interactions with government security agencies
Develop and maintain an effective network of contacts in government security circles from which information can be gleaned
Provide input to the development of detailed plans/communication for addressing the identified security threats
Ensure that approvals sought by SCiN from government security agencies in Abuja are obtained promptly in line with company values and policies.
Manage SPY Police and Government Security operatives deployed in Abuja Operations.
Planning and monitoring of security spend in line with approved Strategy Document
Update and continuously test all plans, procedures in line with corporate guidance (FSP, SRA’s, SOPs)
Operationalise strategy to promote security awareness among staff and contractors and effectively deliver security advice to local management team on threats to personnel, assets & operations.
Key Interfaces:
External Security Relations Manager, Abuja Government Relations Manager (Location Manager)
Security Operations Managers and Manager Security Intelligence/Assessment
SCiN departments (particularly Legal) that have business with Government Security Agencies in Abuja.
Government Security Agencies in Abuja (DHQ, NN, NA, NAF, NPF, SSS, NSCDC, EFCC, ONSA etc).
Other members of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), Security Sub Committee.
What We Need From You?
At least 8 years of relevant experience
Good knowledge of E&P business, current company thrust (objective) and understanding of the local environment.
Certificate: Membership in any recognize security institution is an added advantage
Strategic thinker and competent communicator – able to assimilate data, define objectives and deliver clear results using available resources and communicate implementation plans.
Experience in the function and full familiarity with Shell Group HSE policies, standards and procedures, and the Global Security processes.
Understanding of the principles of VPHSR, Ethics and Compliance, FCPA etc
Ability to network and influence key customers and be insightful to understand the interests of a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to lead and coordinate security delivery process across the operational footprint and delegate tasks with limited resources
Ability to quantify asset risks and robustly support proposed mitigation expenditure.
A strong and committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills.