- Company: One Acre Fund
- Location: Minna, Niger
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 11 February 2027
About the role
One Acre Fund supports smallholder farmers in Eastern and Southern Africa by providing agricultural supplies on credit and training. We are looking for a Security & Operational Risk Specialist to serve as the primary technical authority and strategic advisor to Nigeria country leadership. You will lead the design and improvement of health, safety, and security (HSS) systems across office, warehouse, and field operations in a complex environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic thought partner to country leadership, advising on geographic program scaling and risk mitigation.
- Manage the budget for country-wide HSS expenditure and advocate for high-impact risk-mitigation investments.
- Design and maintain operational risk frameworks covering the full agricultural cycle, from enrollment to loan repayment.
- Provide weekly and quarterly security briefs using data-driven heatmaps and trend analysis.
- Lead emergency preparedness, including the design and testing of the Country Emergency Response Plan and Security Escalation Plan.
- Serve as the primary liaison with Nigerian security agencies such as the NPF, NSCDC, and DSS.
- Oversee the organization’s guard force, manage vendor relationships, and conduct performance reviews.
- Design and deliver safety training programs, including HEAT, defensive driving, and first aid.
- Mentor Field Risk Officers and manage their professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, International Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in health, safety, and/or security risk management.
- Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ASP, CSP, HSE) are highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting security risk assessments and setting up organizational HSS systems.
- Proficiency in using data, mapping tools, and dashboards to analyze risks and track compliance.
- Hands-on experience with incident management, emergency response planning, and crisis response.
- High proficiency in English; knowledge of local languages spoken in project areas is an asset.
- Proven experience operating in complex, volatile, or high-risk environments; specific knowledge of Nigerian security dynamics or Northern States is a strong advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 11th February, 2027.
