Knowledge Management Officer and Security Coordinator - Abuja

Vacancy
Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) is established to provide support for socio-economic development programmes in the Niger Delta. The foundation will be planning, developing, and funding programmes in partnership with other donors and implementing organisations from the public and private sector. PIND seeks to create a dynamic, multi-stakeholder partnership that takes full advantage of the synergies involving diverse organisations and interests.
The foundation is seeking for qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below;
Knowledge Management Officer
Job Location – Abuja
The position holder will assist in championing the foundation’s wide knowledge sharing to ensure the foundation’s know-how, information and experience is shared inside and (as appropriate) outside the foundation with colleagues, partners and stakeholders. S/he will assist in implementing knowledge management strategy.
Responsibilities
Liaison with all teams across the foundation providing service, advice and guidance on the knowledge sharing
Promote the values of Knowledge Governance
Monitor and evaluate Knowledge Management practices
Discuss and consult on knowledge management issues and take forward the key issues embodied within the Knowledge Management Strategy
Identify knowledge management issues across the organisation and assess how best to tackle these within the scope of overall Knowledge Management Strategy
Consult with teams/groups to implement KM activities to support their activities, i.e. lessons learned, communities of practice, documented knowledge practices
Collect user needs and requirements in order to maintain and mature the implementation of KM in PIND
Provide input into work-planning, budgeting and metrics for KM
Any other related duties as required by management
Educational qualification
A good first degree in a related field of study.

Knowledge, skills & experience
3-5 years relevant experience
Good experience in the delivery of knowledge management/sharing initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing databases and information systems within an information service as well as in training users in using the information systems
Ability to deal with a fast paced environment with changing work priorities.
Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to handle the most complex knowledge management issues
Ability to work within and across teams and with all levels of staff in the
Highly organised with attention to detail.
Strong communicator, both orally and in writing.
Technology savvy

Security Coordinator
Job Location – Port-Harcourt
The position holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all aspects of PIND’s security - risk assessment, crisis management, personnel safety and facility/assets in Port Harcourt and its environs. S/he will also provide a professional interface with the public, ensuring necessary protections are in place for all staff and consultants of PIND and that PIND’s core business is properly and appropriately secured against threat

Responsibilities
Manage operational risk management activities and assessment
Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with PIND’s strategic plan
Provide safety and security advice to PIND’s management, Security Manager, staff and consultants
Implement PIND’s framework on safety and security of staff.
Situation monitoring and preparation of risk assessment, preparation and maintaining of standard operation procedures, preparation and maintaining of contingency plans
Crisis management support to the foundation
Implement incident reporting and alert system
Implement and maintain PIND’s field office travel management system
Implement site security assessments
Environmental scanning on threat, determine level of risk and apply security phases.
Work with consultants as appropriate for independent security measures
Liaise and collaborate with different official and national authorities as well as national and international risk management entities.
Educational qualification
A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any relevant field. A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Knowledge, skills & experience
Comprehensive knowledge of institutional security programmes including planning, implementation and control.
Comprehensive knowledge of general law enforcement methods and procedures dealing with individuals and groups.
Must be an intelligent, articulate and persuasive leader who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgment and act quickly and responsibly in an emergency situation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agency personnel, law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Consensus-builder, while still results-oriented and commitment focused
Experience with risk analysis and contingency planning
Must have a solid understanding of information technology and information security.
Excellent working relationship with security agencies and law enforcement agencies in the Niger Delta and Port Harcourt in particular
8-10 years progressive experience working in security department
Work experience within any of the security agencies (military, police, SSS) will be an added advantage

Method of Application
Application and CV’s with the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail should be sent to; pind@rhizomeng.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants from any of the 9 states in the Niger Delta will be given a priority over other applicants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 13th, 2014