Job Description

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At Emerson, we are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity and embraces inclusion. We take pride in the people who make Emerson great. We believe that bringing together forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and dedicated people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures promotes the birth of new insights and an exciting energy level.

At Emerson, we emphasize managing businesses and operations throughout the world with individuals native to the locale and familiar with the culture, which adds to our process' effectiveness. At Emerson, we are committed to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it's critical to the success of our company as a truly global entity.

Your role responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Produce and update risk and threat assessments to provide early warning of local issues that may affect business(s) operations - coordinate communications, and recommendations with the Vice President of Global Security, the Vice President of Africa, and on-the-ground business unit leadership.
• Coordinate with business unit leadership and internal/external travel resources to deliver a travel-safe program.
• Key team member to support internal investigation processes.
• Serve as point of contact and liaison with international, national, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and maintain a network of local security service providers.
• Brief leadership on security issues and emergency and response plans in place.
• Consult with Business Units on all security-related issues. Complete security incident reporting.
• Establish and provide direction/guidance for the business unit/site-level security contact network.
• Crisis Management Process Owner and key team member of country/business unit crisis management teams.
• Maintain membership and participation in local ASIS International and OSAC Country Council organizations and activities.
• Develop and maintain the Global Security Africa SharePoint site.

What do I need to be considered for this role?

Education

• University degree required.
• Ten years experience in law enforcement, private sector security, military, or related subject area.
• Demonstrated experience handling and conducting security operations in the country and handling security agency or consultant-led projects

Competencies/Skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to operate effectively with all levels of the organization
• High standards of professional responsibility, personal integrity, and effectiveness.
• Proven ability to produce results in a self-directed, independent environment.

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