Security Officer

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates in the position below, this position is opened to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:

Job Position: Security Officer - Atiku Center
Job Location: Mubi Project Office with Travel to other Project Field Locations
Project: Building Resilience through Sustainable Agriculture
Department: Atiku Center
Duration of Employment: Two (2) Years

Summary of Position

• The Security Officer is responsible for providing security for all project activities at sensitive and security challenged locations.
• In this role, she/he will ensure that they coordinate with AUN security department to stay abreast of current security information and share and advice the Project Director.
• The Security Officer reports to the Project Director

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar position on donor funded projects.
• Evidence of experience working with government and NGO partners required
• Hausa language proficiency, preferred.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University and Project Donors.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.