18/03/2024
RECRUITMENT FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS AT AL-ANSAR SECURITY SERVICES LTD (ASSL)
Al-Ansar Foundation is pleased to announce that Al-Ansar Security Services Ltd. (ASSL) is actively seeking suitably qualified candidates to apply for various positions in the company. Established in 2019, ASSL delivers top-tier civil security services across critical assets and infrastructures nationwide. Our footprint spans FCT, Borno, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Lagos, Adamawa, Kogi, Ogun, and Niger States, contributing significantly to the security landscape across vital sectors of the Nigerian economy.
We invite applications for:
1. Managing Director (Abuja)
Role Overview:
Lead ASSL by providing strategic vision and direction for sustained growth of the company. Direct the company towards providing a systematic, high level of effective, efficient, and profitable service to our customers.
Desired Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant formal/technical tertiary qualification preferred.
- Background in security service management with at least 5+ years in a senior management role within the security industry.
- Strong commitment, leadership, and management skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, marketing, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of policies, systems, processes, and procedures and the creation of effective organizational structures.
- Understanding of relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Capable of working effectively and productively with team members from diverse cultural environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability to rapid environmental changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct, formulate, and/or approve policies, processes, and procedures on service quality and pricing with a particular focus on customer relationships.
- Formulate, develop, and communicate a clear vision and comprehensive strategies that will generate the required changes for the business to ensure its long-term profitability and sustained growth.
- Plan, prepare, and monitor the business plan and budget, driving superior performance and achieving objectives to ensure high levels of sustained profitability.
- Regularly report to the Board of Directors on organizational plans and performance.
- Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders in government, private sector, individuals, and NGOs.
2. State Coordinators (FCT, Lagos, Kano, Kogi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa)
Role Overview:
Responsible for managing the proper running and functioning of state offices. Provide effective leadership for sustained growth and profitability.
Desired Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant formal/technical tertiary qualification preferred.
- Background in security service management with at least 3+ years in a management role within the security industry.
- Strong commitment, leadership, and management skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, marketing, and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of the development and implementation of policies, systems, processes, and procedures and the creation of effective organizational structures.
- Understanding of relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Capable of working effectively and productively with team members from diverse cultural environments.
- Flexibility and adaptability to rapid environmental changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct, formulate, and/or approve policies, processes, and procedures on service quality and pricing with a particular focus on customer relationships.
- Formulate, develop, and communicate a clear vision and comprehensive strategies that will generate the required changes for the business to ensure its long-term profitability and sustained growth.
- Plan, prepare, and monitor the business plan and budget, driving superior performance and achieving objectives to ensure high levels of sustained profitability.
- Regularly report to the Managing Director on organizational plans and performance.
- Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders in government, private sector, individuals, and NGOs.
3. Operations Head (FCT, Lagos, Kano, Kogi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa)
Role Overview:
Serve as the vanguard of the company’s operations, supporting the State Coordinator with the day-to-day ex*****on of programs and activities of the company in respective states. The candidate’s strategic mindset and technical expertise will play a crucial role in optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the company.
Desired Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant formal/technical tertiary qualification preferred.
- Must be a seasoned security practitioner with some certifications.
- Retired military or NPF experience will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Evidence of professional development is advantageous.
- Proficiency in security technologies and the ability to comprehend and discuss technical specifications with clients.
- Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills to build, interact, and maintain client relationships.
- Understanding of relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruiting, training, and supervising security personnel.
- Planning and implementing comprehensive security strategies.
- Controlling the security operations budget, monitoring expenses and documenting processes.
- Posting and maintaining discipline amongst guards.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and security industry regulations.
- Gathering security intelligence and implementing preventive measures.
- Keeping abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services.
- Coordinating responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports.
- Availability to respond to security alerts outside of business hours.
- Interfacing with clients to address issues and carry out security and risk assessments of facilities, assets, and personnel. Ensuring all internal and external controls are effective.
4. Marketing Manager (FCT, Lagos, Kano, Kogi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa)
Role Overview:
Develop marketing strategies, maintain customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities.
Desired Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in digital marketing and social media, excellent communication skills, and strategic thinking are required.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, marketing, and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies and objectives.
- Achieve targets by developing new business with existing and potential clients.
- Ensure successful communication with all areas of business.
- Participate in sales campaigns to drive revenue and increase business growth.
- Undertake cold calling. Schedule and attend client meetings as the need arises.
- Develop tactics and metrics to ensure and maintain customer relationship, satisfaction, and retention.
- Identify new prospects and business opportunities through phone calls, networking, cold calls, social media, etc.
- Track progress data and prepare accurate performance sales reports, presentations, and proposals.
- Actively monitor market trends through personal contact with clients and industry associated meetings or seminars.
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial performance and customer satisfaction.
5. Admin and Finance Head (FCT, Lagos, Kano, Kogi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa)
Role Overview:
The Admin and Finance Head will be responsible for providing administrative, coordination, and financial management support. The Head is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial and administrative records of the company. In addition, ensure strict adherence to financial and administrative policies of the company.
Desired Qualification, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business/Public Administration, Management, or relevant field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in administrative/finance support functions, with increasing responsibility. Experience with a security company is a plus.
- Experience and proficient skills in MS Office packages.
- Ability to effectively manage and organize data, including data entry, database management, and maintaining accurate records.
- Basic understanding of financial software for tasks like invoice processing and petty cash management.
- Strong attention and orientation to details and results.
- Professionalism, motivation, creativity, and flexibility.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor budgets and expenditures and contribute to budget planning and performance management and evaluation.
- Ensure financial transactions are authorized, recorded, filed with adequate supporting documentation.
- Process accounts payables and receivables.
- Prepare financial reports.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Prepare and submit tax returns.
- Manage petty cash.
- Assist with audits.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in accounting laws and regulations.
- Oversee and manage day-to-day office operations.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, redirecting them as necessary.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications.
- Coordinate schedules, arrange meetings, distribute memos and reports to ensure that everyone is kept current with necessary company news and information.
- Ensure the office and equipment are maintained, well-organized, and presentable always.
- Maintain employee records and files.
Application Closing Date:
April 5th, 2024
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter as one document in PDF to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Al-Ansar Security Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
