The ideal candidates will have spent a minimum of 10 years serving with the military, police force or international organisations in a security role.
The candidates must have experience working internationally with personnel and organisations at the operational level and must have a strong command of both written and spoken English.
The candidate will be comfortable presenting complex briefs and security solutions at Country, Senior Management level and must be computer literate to International Computer Driving License (ICDL) standard or equivalent.
They should be fully conversant with writing complex reports, security plans, routine operational orders and both risk assessments and risk management plans.
The candidate must show proven international experience in liaison and work with government agencies and administrators and will be a focal point between the client and such agencies and support.
Competent use of satellite communications, radio networks and satellite tracking systems is highly desirable.
Above all, the candidate must have the experience, knowledge and gravitas to develop and present security solutions to Client Senior Management and achieve success.
The role of the Security Advisor may also involve the management of security and logistics for international corporations operating in remote and hostile environments.
Duties will include the assessment of security requirements for field and logistics convoys and coordination of the required local security forces.
The Advisor will advise on day-to-day protection, not only of camps, but mobile units and operational field teams.
The Advisor will be required to develop Security and Emergency Response plans and must be comfortable working with infrequent and often minimal direction.
An attractive package is offered dependant on skills, experience & qualifications.
If you are the safe pair of hands that we are looking for and would be interested in joining our team in this senior role please email your CV, by 5th April 2013 to hr@newportafrica.com
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted.